As we get ready for the holidays, our home becomes an arena for magical transformations into a wonderland with Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And we really need ideas for Harry Potter Christmas decoration ideas.
It absolutely does not matter whether you are an avid Potteriana fan or just love and expect miracles at Christmas. In this article, we will try to familiarize you with decoration ideas for your home and for holiday table decor. Here are 15 pretty good ideas, including Golden Snitch and holiday brooms. Here we go Harry Potter Christmas decoration ideas!
1. Golden Snitch ornament with your own hands
The Golden Snitch is the most important element of Harry Potter Christmas decorations When we think of Harry Potter, the first thing that comes to mind is the Golden Snitch. To make it with your own hands is much easier than you think. To do this, you will need foam balls painted in gold color, some glitter and feathers for wings. Attach them to each other and – and voila, he’s ready! This will be a great toy for your Christmas tree.
Tip. It’s best to use metallic gold spray paint for extra shine. And if crafting is not your thing, you can order a Golden Snitch ornament kit on Amazon.
2. Candles floating like the Great Hall
Remember the Great Hall at Hogwarts? Let’s turn the living room into a similarly magnificent hall with the help of floating candles. Simply take battery-operated LED candles, attach clear fishing line to them and hang them from the ceiling. Turn on in the evening, these candles will create a warm glow and you’ll definitely feel like you’re at Hogwarts.
If you need supplies, here are the perfect battery-operated floating LED candles on Amazon.
3. Faculty crested socks
We’ll definitely need to showcase our faculty affiliation with personalized Christmas socks. Choose your faculty – Gryffindor, Slytherin, Claw, or Puffendui – and decorate the socks with the crests and colors of the faculties. By the way, you can use felt for an authentic look. These Harry Potter Christmas decorations will add magic to your party and fit well with the theme of the evening
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4. Potion bottle jewelry
It’s a good idea to turn old glass bottles into showcases for magical potions. Simply fill them with colored water or glitter to mimic Polyjuice Potion or Felix Felicis. Stick parchment style paper tags on them and arrange them around the house. This will serve as great decor for a table or mantelpiece.
Bonus. Insert LED lights inside for a glowing potion effect.
5. A Broomstick on top of a Christmas tree
Try replacing the traditional star or angel-shaped Christmas tree topper with a miniature Broomstick. It can be made with your own hands and for this you will need a wooden pin, natural straw and twine. Fix the broom on the top of the Christmas tree and it will immediately magically transform. This is just one of those Harry Potter Christmas decoration ideas, which, as we can see, is very simple in execution, but very effective.
6. Wrapping paper in the style of a Marauders card
Of course, we’re not going to use boring store paper to wrap gifts. We’re going to make our own, magical paper! To do this, print out a Marauders map on kraft paper and wrap your gifts in it. And if you also take care to add wax seal tags, it will add even more magic.
7. Magical Christmas wreath
Make your own wreath from black and gold ornaments, add twinkling lights and miniature items from the Harry Potter world, of course you remember which ones – wands, glasses and even the Distributing Hat. Hang the wreath on the front door where you’ll be greeting guests, and they’ll immediately be able to feel the magic of your home.
8. Garlands in faculty colors
You can make garland-like ornaments in your faculty colors. Use felt triangles or ribbons in red and gold for Gryffindor, green and silver for Slytherin, blue and bronze for Clawton, or yellow and black for Puffendui. You can place our garlands on the mantel, along the stairs, you can even decorate the Christmas tree with them. It will be magical if you weave small LED lights into the garland.
9. Platform 9¾ sign
The famous “Platform 9¾” sign will look very good if you hang it over the door or make it part of the wall decoration. And to make it, you will only need red foam board and white paint. You can also place the sign next to the Harry Potter Christmas tree decorations, and it will bring a touch of Hogwarts mood into the atmosphere of the evening.
10. DIY Owl Post Ornaments
It’s time for an owl theme. Let’s make jewelry with miniature owls like Hedwig. You will need white feathers, kraft paper and glitter. You will have mini owls holding tiny scrolls or letters. You can plant them on the branches of a Christmas tree or on a mantelpiece as a personification of magical mail.
11. Mirror of Erised Centerpiece
This one is easy to do. Create your own Erised mirror, framing the mirror in an old frame or in cardboard with gold paint. And place it in the center of the holiday table and surround it with candles and other holiday decorations.
12. Edible chocolate frogs
Not only would you like to look at different decorations, but some you would like to eat and preferably they would be delicious! Let’s take care of that by using chocolate frog molds. Fill them with dark, milk and even white chocolate. Once set, wrap the frogs in gold foil to make them look like they’re in the Honeydukes. Arrange on the table as a serving element. And you can also present them to your guests, having packed them in small boxes beforehand.
13. Letters from Hogwarts
Let’s try to recreate an unforgettable scene where Harry receives a letter of admission to Hogwarts. Print or write the letters on parchment paper, attach them to fishing line and hang them above the Christmas tree or doors.
14. DIY Wand Decorations
Make your own magic wands from Chinese chopsticks, hot glue and paint. Arrange them around the Christmas tree, use them as serving pieces, or place them in glass jars. You see, Harry Potter Christmas decorations couldn’t be simpler or more magical!
15. Sorting Hat on your Christmas tree
Decorate your Christmas tree with the Spreading Hat itself. It’s a good idea! Use a paper-mâché or fabric model of the Sorting Hat and attach it to the top of your Christmas tree. I think it’s a fun thing to do. And just like that, complete your Harry Potter Christmas tree decorations in an unexpected way.
Bring the magic of Hogwarts into your home this Christmas
Now that you have 15 magical ideas, it’s time to start creating your own Harry Potter Christmas decorations and Hogwarts atmosphere. All the magic of the holiday is in your hands.
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Have a good and fun holiday season!
