Trains and Christmas are a natural match. But these vehicles that race across the tracks transporting people from one place to another aren’t necessarily a Christmas item. You may wonder how the connection came to be.

This article will look at why trains and Christmas make such a terrific pair and how you can integrate them in your decorations.

The Christmas-Train Connection

Christmas and trains have strong ties for the following reasons:

• Holiday Travel: Trains are associated with traveling that often happens during the holiday season.

• Santa’s Train: Santa trains are a popular Christmas children’s attraction. They offer seasonal entertainment onboard and take passengers to the elusive North Pole. The tradition may be traced back to 1943 with a Santa Train that made 14 stops between Pikeville, KY and Kingsport, TN.

• As a Gift: Back in the day, children were more familiar with trains than cars. They would often ask for trains as a holiday gift. Enthusiasts capitalized on this by making entire holiday villages with multiple tracks and scenic attractions.

How to Use Trains in Your Holiday Decorations

There really is no end to how trains can be integrated into holiday decorations. Here are some examples:

• Tree Decorations: Train cars make popular tree decorations. They provide trees with a fantastic vintage look.

• Train Displays: If you are feeling creative, you can use a train in a full, seasonal display along with an old-fashioned village or Santa’s workshop inspired scenery.

• As Part of a Pyramid: A pyramid is a German traditional decoration still used in modern times. It features a scene at the bottom (usually Christmas inspired) and candle holders on the top. Once the candles are inserted and lit, the heat energy causes the pyramid to spin making for an impressive holiday ornament. Trains can be incorporated into various Christmas scenes.

• Actual Trains: If you are a true train enthusiast, you may consider running a track around the room so it can pass by your holiday decorations. For instance, you may have one running around the circumference of your tree.

Train Related Christmas Activities

You can make your holiday special by enjoying the following train-related Christmas activities.

• See a Train Display: Many museums put up train displays through the holiday season. They are a great way to enjoy the nostalgia of the season.

• Train Inspired Holiday Baking: You can also do some train inspired baking by making train shaped cookies, train shaped holiday cakes and more.

Trains are a great way to pay homage to the nostalgia of Christmas. The ideas in this article will help you use them to dress up your décor in the best way possible. How will you be integrating them in this year’s design?

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