A seasonal trend branded the "Ralph Lauren Christmas " is drawing sharp lines across TikTok and Instagram as the public debate whether the latest interior style obsession is an inspired celebration of tradition—or just a rebranding of what many see as the most basic holiday decor.

At the heart of the trend is a particular type of Christmas aesthetic: think red and green plaid, velvet ribbons, oversized nutcrackers, and roaring fireplaces—a warm, cozy palette that echoes the Ralph Lauren brand’s signature blend of New England formality and nostalgic Americana.

For many, it is aspirational. For others, it is baffling, and simply a repackaging of what was once branded gaudy and cheap.

Michigan-based Minty Scott, known as @_pinkmintchocolate on TikTok, called out the trend in an Octo

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