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

Hugh Jackman
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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.

'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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Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

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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