Younger generations swap tradition for self-expression with holiday decorations

By Anne D'Innocenzio

Younger generations swap tradition for self-expression with holiday decorations

NEW YORK -- Whether dressed in black, mimicking bare branches or decked out with enough bows for a Taylor Swift concert, the Christmas trees in some U.S. homes this year display an unconventional streak. They beckon visitors to behold the decorator's personality, not a mere symbol of Yuletide cheer.

The new-fashioned approach to holiday decorating doesn't end there. A demographic that ranges from teenagers up to adults shy of middle age are ditching the dominant green and red of Christmases past for pastel pink and blue palettes, going glam with faux fur, lamé and feather details, and investing in wacky or whimsical outdoor displays, according to retail and design experts.

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