The Heritage Christmas Edit – 20 Buys to Create a Timeless Scheme That Balances Cozy and Chic

The best Christmas decor is the kind that captures the warmth of the holiday season and the wistful nostalgia of Christmases past. This curated collection of elegant and timeless holiday decor can help you achieve exactly that

an assortment of Christmas decor around a tall Christmas tree

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By Devin Toolen

published 7 November 2025

in Ideas

Christmas is a holiday that's rooted in tradition – from enjoying traditional holiday meals with family to partaking in traditional festive activities with friends. At Homes & Gardens, our favorite Christmas tradition is styling the home to reflect the spirit of the season – adorning interior spaces with decorations that embody the inviting holiday aesthetic and speak to rich familial heritage. It's these timeless decorations that make the home come to life during the holiday season, and they will continue to do so for years to come. Here, we've curated a collection of Christmas decor that radiates the essence of a traditional Christmas – or as we call it, a heritage Christmas.

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.

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