• Families have long decked out their homes for the holidays. • Some decor, such as tinsel, stayed in style for decades, even as materials changed. • Innovations, such as colorful electric lights and mass-produced flocked trees, modernized displays.

With Thanksgiving behind us and the holiday season in full swing, many families are decking the halls.

While some common holiday decorations like tinsel, ceramic Christmas trees, and colorful stockings might feel more nostalgic, they are back in style, as people look for comfort and connection that more modern elements can't always conjure.

Many resurgent decorating trends, from cranberry or orange garlands to vintage Christmas villages, can either be made at home or found in thrift stores — good news for the 85% of people who said they

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