Why are red and green Christmas colors? The classic color combo goes back to an artist in the 1920s. No, wait—it traces back to Victorian Christmas cards in the 1800s.

When Christmas rolls around every year, our vision is bombarded with reds and greens everywhere we go. They are the traditional colors, yes, but they can become mundane and redundant over time.

Red and green are the classic Christmas colors, but they’re not the only hues associated with the holiday—and each one has its own special meaning, says Randaci.

Although there is a long history of using red and green colors during the winter months and the Christmas holiday, it didn’t take off here in the United States until the early 1900s.

Put a moody spin on Christmas decor with deep burgundy, luxurious plum, and dark forest green hues. Embrace the Moody Christmas Color Palette Trend This Season: 5 Ways to Get the Look Skip to main ...

The Victorian Touch. Red and green’s status as Christmas colors was further solidified during the Victorian era. Many of the customs we now associate with Christmas, such as decorating with ...

According to a recent study, green is the most popular holiday party color dress in the US. What shade is right for you? FEMAIL breaks down what you need to know before abandoning your LBD.