Slow Christmas Decorating

Have you heard of slow decorating? The idea is to put something new out every few days in the days (or weeks) before Christmas. The idea is that the season and preparations unfold and present themselves slowly, so that each new addition gets its own time to shine, to be noticed and appreciated for the gift it is to the home.

Generally, we decorate our tree and put out the other decorations on the same day, often the weekend after Thanksgiving. However, we are traveling until just after Thanksgiving. I think instead of a whirlwind decorating session just after a trip; why not let the decorating come into our home slowly and with appreciation?

For example, that basket above looked like this during the fall months. It's nothing fancy just some greening in a basket, usually on a shelf, with a couple fall sprigs.

But a simple switch of springs and it looks like this! 

Or if that isn't clear, I imagine it might go something like this:

The tree goes up with lights. Maybe add our gold star ornaments a few days later. Maybe the remaining ornaments don't get hung until the girls are home to enjoy the experience.

On another evening I pull out the nativity puzzle and set up the manger with the sheep and oxen. I could set the other pieces out another day.

And on even another day, I put a wreath out on the front door.

Slowly, the season unfolds.

I just like the idea of it!!

I'll let you know how it goes. There is likely a downside to this, but I won't know how it feels until we try.

What is your decorating tradition? Do you have simple decorations or do you go all out? Have you heard of slow decorating?