There are many types of ornaments that are perfect for adding charm to your Holiday décor. But Matchbox ornaments are among the loveliest.

Matchbox ornaments are just what they sound like. They are tiny scenes contained in matchboxes. They come with a top that slides off to reveal the scene inside.

This article will discuss miniature matchbox ornaments, so you are aware of how to include them in your design.

Why Matchboxes

No one is sure why matchboxes are integrated into a holiday design. It could be because they are reminiscent of the Little Match Girl, a holiday tale written by Hans Christian Anderson. The girl ends up dying of the cold on New Year’s Eve but is happy to be reunited with her dead grandmother.

The connection could also be made due to fire being a sign of light and warmth that reminds us of the spirit of the season. Or it could just be that matchboxes make the perfect diorama for a charming miniature scene.

Matchboxes were also once used as packaging for small wooden toys. It could be that a designer decided to make the matchboxes festive as well.

Popular Matchbox Scenes

There are a variety of scenes that can be created within a matchbox. These include:

• A winter scene

• A holiday village scene

• A holiday home scene

• A Santa’s workshop scene

• A North Pole scene

• A nativity scene

How to Integrate a Matchbox Miniature into Holiday Décor

Matchbox miniatures do not typically have a string attached so they are not made as a tree decoration. Rather, they are to be placed on a flat surface.

Because they are so small, they will look best in tight spaces. For instance, they may get lost if used as a centerpiece on a coffee or dining table. They will be better on windowsills, mantles, shelves, and bookcases.

You can also group your matchbox miniatures together or with other miniatures. This way they will appear as a collection making them less likely to disappear among your larger pieces.

Be sure to keep your miniatures out of reach of pets and small children. If they are batted to the side, they can become broken or lost. Store them carefully between seasons so they are easy to find and well protected.

Matchbox miniatures make a delightful part of a holiday design. Now that you know more about them, you have the inspiration you need to include them in your décor. How will you be integrating them for the coming season?

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