For Seniors: Brighten Up the Nursing Home with Festive Christmas Decorations!
As the Christmas season approaches, many senior care facilities decorate their interiors in a festive way, don’t they?
In a bright, colorful atmosphere, we want seniors to feel the spirit of Christmas as they spend their time.
So this time, we’ll introduce Christmas decorations suitable for senior care facilities.
Putting up Christmas decorations helps seniors sense the changing seasons and can also spark conversation.
If you incorporate making the decorations into a craft activity, they can enjoy Christmas even more.
And when the room is decorated with Christmas items they made themselves, it can give them a sense of accomplishment.
By all means, try making some lovely Christmas decorations.
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[For Seniors] Brighten Up Nursing Homes with Fun! Christmas Decorations (51–60)
Mickey Santa
Let’s have fun decorating for Christmas with a Mickey Mouse mascot dressed like Santa Claus.
The base is made from red origami paper, folded into a triangle to create the hat and outfit.
You’ll then decorate the folded sections and edges to complete the Mickey Mouse look.
Adding the scarf piece is also an important step, as it enhances the overall softness and three-dimensional feel.
Since the overall color is red, it’s recommended to use accent colors that make the red stand out even more in your decorations.
Christmas wreath
Here’s a craft idea using recycled ice cream sticks: a “Christmas Wreath.” Use six sticks to form a hexagonal base, then wrap it with green yarn to create the wreath foundation.
Enjoy decorating it with cute touches like pipe-cleaner and pom-pom snowmen.
Finish by adding a “Merry Christmas” plaque or a ribbon to complete your original Christmas wreath.
Depending on how you arrange the sticks and choose the decorations, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece.
It’s an easy, enjoyable recycled craft idea that seniors can also make with ease.
Christmas wreath
Here’s a craft idea using recycled ice cream sticks: a “Christmas Wreath.” Use six sticks to form a hexagonal base, then wrap it with green yarn to create the wreath foundation.
Enjoy decorating it with cute touches like pipe-cleaner and pom-pom snowmen.
Finish by adding a “Merry Christmas” plaque or a ribbon to complete your original Christmas wreath.
Depending on how you arrange the sticks and choose the decorations, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece.
It’s an easy, enjoyable recycled craft idea that seniors can also make with ease.
Snowflake garland
A snowflake garland perfect for winter, made with origami or patterned design paper.
Papercutting is also effective for seniors’ finger dexterity training and dementia prevention, so it’s ideal for day-service craft activities.
First, fold your favorite origami paper into a triangle three times, draw a snowflake pattern, and cut along the lines.
Carefully open it, place it face up, align the second piece at the center and glue it, then make four mountain folds to create a three-dimensional shape.
Make one more identical piece and attach them together to finish a beautifully ornate snowflake! Use papers with various patterns and enjoy creating for the winter season.
[For Seniors] Brighten Up Nursing Homes! Christmas Decorations (61–70)
Christmas angel ornament
Christmas carries a strong sacred image, and angels—who seem to bring happiness—are a perfect motif, don’t you think? Let’s use angel ornaments to give your Christmas a soft, gentle atmosphere.
The steps are: cut lace paper and colored cardstock to size, paste them together, cut out the center, then fold the whole piece in half and refine the shape.
This section will become the body and arms, so handle it gently to avoid creases.
After that, attach a ping-pong ball for the head and add the wing parts to finish.
Express your originality through choices like colors and how you display it, focusing on the finer details.
Star Garland
This is a star-shaped garland perfect for Christmas decorations, featuring a striking form that rises toward the center.
The process is simple: stack triangles firmly as if layering them, cut with scissors, then unfold and adjust the shape.
It’s not just about cutting out a star shape—the creases connecting each point to the center are also key.
By creating even, firm creases, you add a three-dimensional effect.
Finally, punch a hole at the top, string multiple stars together, and you’re done! For the best look, aim for a strong 3D appearance and display it in a way that hides the back side.
Christmas bell
One of the major events in December is Christmas.
Aren’t the streets and interiors adorned with luxurious and festive Christmas decorations? Christmas bells are an essential item for holiday decor.
Try making Christmas bells out of origami or construction paper and create a calendar.
If you add items like a Christmas wreath or a Christmas tree to the calendar as well, you’ll have a calendar perfect for December.
Besides a calendar, handmade Christmas bells also look lovely displayed on the wall.
