20 Christmas Table Ideas

Decorating your Christmas table should be fun, not expensive, or stressful. Here are twenty inspiring ideas that you can use to transform your usual dinner table into a festive and magical masterpiece! In addition, remember, many of these ideas are for the thrifty host and will save you money at a time of year when that just does not seem possible.

1. Use pine cones or glass ball ornaments as place markers.
2. Place numerous table runners across the table width-wise instead of using place mats.
3. Make your own Christmas crackers and include personalized gifts and jokes.
4. Arrange a centerpiece using vintage ornaments from years gone by.
5. Make your own napkins and tablecloth from festive fabrics, mix and match patterns to add visual interest.
6. Set up food at a separate buffet location to avoid a crowded eating area.
7. Use bowls filled with different Christmas candies as a centerpiece and dessert.
8. Collect old Christmas snapshot and roll them, taping the ends to make a nostalgic and sentimental napkin ring.
9. Skip on store bought flowers, and save money using fresh greenery from evergreens.
10. Spray paint a bundle of twigs white and place them in small vases to give your Christmas table a modern festive feel.
11. Run berry and nut garlands down the length of your Christmas table in place of a table runner.
12. Assign each guest a “Christmas-theme name” for the entire time dinner is being enjoyed. Hey Rudolf, Pass the gravy!
13. Pass on the ordinary white candles and purchase a variety of reds, greens, gold, or silver instead.
14. Mix up your place setting by using plates, saucers, bowls, and bread plates from different Christmas sets.
15. Purchase floating candles in Christmas shapes such as snowflakes, stars, or even snowmen!
16. Place a string of LED twinkle lights under your white tablecloth and turn your Christmas table into a winter wonderland.
17. Use all clear glass, silver and white for a frosty winter themed Christmas table.
18. Skip the turkey and instead explore the foods eaten around the world as part of the Christmas celebration.
19. Print out Christmas trivia cards on your computer and place one at each guest’s seat. Kids will love this one!
20. Hit your local dollar store for simple and affordable finishing touches such as tea light holders, napkin rings, and mini-lights.

Here are twenty Christmas table ideas to ensure your holiday party is a hit!