How to Decorate for Christmas: University Student Edition

By: Maria Garcia Manzano, AEIC of the Quill

As November comes to an end and final exams are upon us, students need something to look forward

to. In my free time (when I don’t have to study or work on an assignment) I like to rearrange and

decorate my room. I still live at home with my parents and my room is relatively small, but I still find

ways to bring a little holiday spirit. I know that a lot of Brandon University students still live at home or

may be living in BU residence or may have gotten an apartment in Brandon. Don’t worry, my decoration

suggestions apply to all student living situations!

1. Keep it Green

It won’t feel like Christmas without a few pines, spruces and firs. Adding an artificial tree or even a

festive wreath will instantly make your room Christmassy. You can get them for dirt cheap on Amazon. If

space is an issue, why not tape some green tinsel to a wall in the shape of a tree to celebrate the holiday

season without much hassle? Throw in some teardrop swags or tinsel garlands to set the scene with the

rich tones of the fall season. Don’t forget to hang a mistletoe over the doorway for good luck!

2. Light it Up

String lights are a surefire way to brighten up your room when it comes to Christmas decoration ideas.

Bright fairy lights can be wrapped around your bed frame or draped across furniture to achieve that

festive glow. You can also string them across your ceiling or weave them in and out of empty glass

bottles for a fun centerpiece that doesn’t break the bank. Introduce holiday warmth to the room with a

scented candle or two. If you’re wary of smoke detectors, swap them for LED candles and a room spray

for the same effect.

You can also attach some family and friends’ pictures to the rope, so you don’t miss their presence and

relive the Christmas celebrated with them.

3. Go as big or as small as you want

The best part about Christmas decoration ideas is that there are no rules! You can hang up stockings

with candies and little treats for yourself/ your housemates or your family. Or you can play carols over

the speaker for a festive air.

These Christmas decoration ideas will not only add pizzazz to your room but also make it cozy and

welcoming for the holiday season.