Dylan Chandler
07.12.2023 - 00:17 / bhg.com / Claire Hoppe
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If you weren't a Swiftie before this year, you probably are now. Taylor Swift's impact has reached new levels with the release of her 10th studio album, Midnights, her re-recorded albums, her Eras Tour, and the premiere of theEras Tour movie. Most recently, she released holiday ornaments inspired by each of her 10 eras, and the Swifties are loving it.
With the festive season already here, Swift's fanbase aren't just gearing up for Christmas but also for «Swiftmas.» This take on the holiday was created by the singer-songwriter in 2014 when she surprised 32 of her fans by sending them Christmas gifts, which included handwritten letters and over $200 dollars worth of gifts. Since then, Swiftmas" has continued as a fan-favorite tradition.
From Taylor-inspired trees to festive garlands, here's all you have to do to have very merry Swiftmas.
The Swiftmas tree is taking over TikTok, with videos of people creating their own gathering over 2 million views. To make a Swiftmas tree at home, decorate it with friendship bracelets and bulbs that match the Eras Tour color palette. Or, fill clear bulbs with friendship bracelets to make DIY Eras-Tour-inspired ornaments.
If your home doesn't have room for a full-size tree, place a tabletop tree inside an Eras Tour movie popcorn bucket for an easy way to make a miniature Swiftmas tree.
Switch out the red and green for the color palettes that make up Swift's albums this year. Choose to stick to one era's color or choose a mixture to create a colorful, Swiftmas look. Use colored ornaments and garlands on your tree or create a colorful mantle display with Christmas village pieces and bottlebrush trees of all shapes and sizes. Here's a quick refresher on the hues to
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