Chinese Names for Christmas Decorations
Planning to decorate your home for Christmas? Here's your essential guide to all the festive decorations in Chinese! These simple terms will help you shop for decorations or describe your holiday setup to Chinese-speaking friends.
Tree Basics 圣诞树装饰
The foundation of Christmas decorating:
- Christmas Tree 圣诞树 (shèngdàn shù)
- Tree Lights 圣诞树灯 (shèngdàn shù dēng)
- Tree Star 圣诞星星 (shèngdàn xīngxing)
When decorating your tree, start with the lights first, then add your star at the top, and finally decorate the whole tree with ornaments and tinsel. Chinese families often keep their trees up through the Lunar New Year!
Indoor Decorations 室内装饰
Create a cozy atmosphere with:
- Christmas Wreath 圣诞花环 (shèngdàn huāhuán)
- Christmas Stockings 圣诞袜 (shèngdàn wà)
- Holiday Cards 圣诞贺卡 (shèngdàn hèkǎ)
Many Chinese homes and shopping malls love to display these decorations. Hang your wreath on the door, put stockings by the window, and display cards on a table or string them up as additional decorations.
Gift Preparation 礼物准备
Essential gift-wrapping items:
- Wrapping Paper 包装纸 (bāozhuāng zhǐ)
- Gift Ribbon 礼品丝带 (lǐpǐn sīdài)
- Gift Tags 礼物标签 (lǐwù biāoqiān)
In Chinese gift-giving culture, presentation is very important. Take extra care to wrap gifts neatly and add beautiful ribbons. Don't forget to write a nice message on your gift tag - you can even practice writing it in Chinese!