Christmas Themes A very novel ChristmasThere is an inspiring story for everyone to enjoy this year at Gates.From late September until the end of December, Gates presents the largest array of Christmas decorations and gifting in the Midlands, and our Christmas shop is filled with excitement in every area, why not take a look around at our beautifully detailed displays filled with twinkling lights, glittering stems, eye-catching baubles and stunning greenery – in fact we have everything you need to inspire your Christmas story.From the rich history of Charles Dickens Victorian London to the elegance of the Snow Queen on her frosty, icicle clad sleigh we’ve a range of themes to help get your creativity flowing. Browse through our superb range online for wonderful ideas or come in store and see the magnificent displays, filled with twinkling lights, glittering stems, eye-catching baubles and stunning greenery – in fact everything you need to bring your Christmas story to life.A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Christmas in Victorian London is lit by a soft golden hue of lamplight and the sounds are muted by piles of freshly fallen snow. Shop windows are packed with glittering gifts in lush pearl, rich red and mauve against the pine green backdrop of glorious Christmas trees. The sky is a dark, starry night blue and frost nips at your nose and fingers. Running to the window, he opened it, and put out his head. No fog, no mist; clear, bright, jovial, stirring, cold; cold, piping for the blood to dance to; Heavenly sky; sweet fresh air; merry bells. Oh, glorious! Glorious! “What’s to-day!” cried Scrooge, calling downward to a boy in Sunday clothes, who perhaps had loitered in to look about him. “EH?” returned the boy, with all his might of wonder. “What’s to-day, my fine fellow?” said Scrooge. “To-day!” replied the boy. “Why, CHRISTMAS DAY.” The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Anderson Elegant frozen & cold, the Snow Queen high on her sleigh is swept through cool, blue ice and frozen forests. This magical fairy story surrounds us with the icy landscapes of Scandinavia where icicles hang from towering pine trees hung with pearls. Blush pink butterflies and a soft lilac breeze represent love and beauty as goodness triumphs over evil. The snowflakes got bigger and bigger, until they looked like big white hens. All of a sudden, the curtain of snow parted, and the big sleigh stopped, and the driver stood up. The fur coat and the cap were made of snow, and it was a woman, tall and slender and blinding white-she was the Snow Queen herself. Sweet Funtasy A carnival of sweet candy colours, decorative candy canes, nutcrackers and lollipops. An over the top, lavish wonderland of confectionary for kids to enjoy featuring bright Christmas red, plush pink, lilac breeze and an icy blue. Urban Retro Grown up glamour, sophisticated neutrals, rich creams, and a touch of gold. This contemporary, stylish look feels expensive and features black stars and luxury cocktails, organic shapes and rosemary green with a splash of espresso. Off Piste The freezing glacier floats with snow and shimmering ice. Winter creatures like penguins, polar bears, snowmen and squirrels have fun on the ski slopes against a backdrop of dark blues, winter whites, silver and clear glass. A Forest Tail Immersed in a fairytale where we see gnomes and fairies, woodland creatures – owls, foxes, deer and birds. Mystical and natural, dark pine woods, with a splash of red and orange berries, leaves, toadstools, eucalyptus, fireflies create whimsical surprises. White Christmas A frosty morning in an English wood. There’s a dusting of snow and the morning sunlight highlights the overnight tracks of the winter animals, a fox scampers by and the white owl looks on from her branch. Wintery greens, mints and silver stand out against the grey white. Santa’s Chalet Ho Ho Ho! The mice and elves are having fun in Santa’s cosy chalet, making cookies, Christmas puddings and gingerbread. The vibe is scandi – natural finishes in wood and hessian, pine green and bright red accessories plus a sprinkle of icing sugar ‘snow’. The Allotment A natural array of birdsong captured in a neatly tended garden and rustic hedgerow, on branches and bark. A light sprinkle of snow sets off the shades of the wildlife.
