Sorry to 2025 Christmas Trends, but Hugh Jackman's Traditional Tree Proves That Classic Color Palette Will Always Reign Supreme
What Hugh's timeless Christmas tree can teach us about resisting fleeting holiday trends and embracing decorations that never fade
We've reached the point in the year where forecasters and brands share the themes and colors that will dominate trends for the holidays. With such predictions come the opportunity to experiment with audacious, brave decorations; however, in all their fun, it's important to never forget the classics. Nobody understands this like Hugh Jackman.
While we await seeing how the actor dresses his New York home this year, a look back through his Instagram shows that, in previous years, he's prioritized tradition. Hugh has maintained a classic, gold, red, and green palette – sharing a Christmas tree that's filled with eclectic ornaments (including a cute robin, like this one from Amazon) and timeless red and gold ornaments (like these from Target).
'There’s a reason Hugh (and countless other celebrities) keep returning to a classic red, green, and gold palette year after year: it transcends trends,' comments Homes & Gardens' editor, Jennifer Ebert.
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'While bold, experimental decorations may capture attention for a season, these timeless colors carry a warmth and familiarity that resonate with every generation. Investing in high-quality ornaments and decorations in these shades isn’t just a nod to tradition; it's the chance to fill your home with heirloom pieces that will look just as good in a decade from now. It's hard not to feel warmth when you think about that.'
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This handcrafted ornament, adorned with a festive bow, brings timeless charm to any Christmas tree. From a brand that's been loved for its nostalgic design since 1938, it adds warmth to holiday decor with new seasonal additions each year. If you're inspired by Hugh's bird ornaments, this is a beautiful starting point.
Red and gold, holiday classics for centuries, bring instant festive elegance to any tree, just as Hugh Jackman. This set of 100 ornaments suits both grand entryways and cozy, timeless living spaces, and you'll enjoy bringing them out year after year.
This wire-wrapped bird ornament sparkles with playful elegance, a miniature work of art for the holiday season. Crafted from gold-tone metal and effortlessly hung, it complements a variety of tree ornaments. Its intricate design adds unexpected charm and personality to any festive display.
This pre-lit tree delivers an effortlessly glamorous holiday look without the effort. Featuring 2,000 branch tips crafted from realistic PVC and PE pine needles, it offers a lush, cashmere-like texture that feels completely natural. Perfect for an entryway, it instantly creates a sophisticated, festive statement.
These gold-tone songbird ornaments add a touch of seasonal elegance, perfect for the harvest season. Suspended from a mantle or shelf, they bring a graceful, eye-catching charm to any space, starting with your Christmas tree.
This set of 12 glass ornaments brings classic holiday style to any tree, featuring traditional designs like Santa, snowmen, stars, and angels. Each piece is finished in rich red, gold, and green tones with shimmering accents for a vintage-inspired glow.
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Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.
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