Worldwide, there are hundreds of ways to celebrate the holiday season. From the Irish practice of placing candles in the window to the decorating of the Christmas bush in Australia, cultures all have their own way of observing the season. While you may have your own traditions for Christmas day, why not incorporate bamboo to add a unique twist to the holidays.
Here are some ways to bamboo your Christmas:
Make your own Bamboo Tree – If you’re tired of the same old pine trees, you can make your own bamboo tree to put your presents beneath. All it takes is scissors, a drill, some creativity and of course, a bamboo plant. If you don’t have abundant bamboo growing in your yard, find a local nursery that sells bamboo.
Hang Bamboo Ornaments on your tree – Add some more earth tones to your tree this year and choose to hang handcrafted bamboo ornaments or decorate your own ornaments as a fun family activity.
Put out a Bamboo Nativity Scene – Celebrate the spirit of the season with a beautiful bamboo nativity set hand carved by artisans in Ecuador. I like to think that Jesus, being a carpenter, would be pleased with the selection.
Cook a bamboo recipe for your holiday dinner – Healthier than most traditional Christmas dishes, try one of these recipes to liven up your dinner. A delicious Christmas bamboo curry can serve as a main course or you can whip up bamboo shoots with spinach as a delicious side dish. Your guests will be delighted with your experimental cooking!
Serve your holiday dinner on Bamboo – These serving pieces are sustainable and beautiful and will wow your dinner guests. And their usefulness doesn’t end after Christmas Day – they are wonderful additions to your dining room for year round use.
Give the gift of bamboo – There’s still time for Santa to give this highly renewable resource to all those who made the “nice” list. Visit our previous posts on Bamboo toys and Bamboo jewelry for inspired ideas.
Here are some other great bamboo gift ideas from our own unique line of bamboo products:
Bamboo Duvet Covers
Bamboo Sheet Sets
Bamboo Towels
Happy Holidays!
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First, that bowl and nativity set are fab-u-lous! Second, thanks for all the great ideas! Fun!