5 trending festive themes

From 'nonna holiday' to nutcrackercore and gothmas, here's what's shaping the holiday season.

- By Sam Wylie-Harris

One of the wonders of Christmas is putting up the decorations... and foraging for those sentimental trinkets, glitzy trimmings, garlands and twinkling lights galore.

"I really feel like now more than ever, it's about personal expression and making every person that you're gifting to - and that you're bringing into your home-feel seen and making them feel special," says Dayna Isom Johnson, trend expert for Etsy online marketplace.

"And it's about releasing the cookie cutter... look of it all in the past, and focusing more on that personal expression - and what really speaks to you."

"Nonna holiday is all about the nostalgia of it all," highlights Johnson. "It's about thinking back to your grandmother's kitchen, your mother's kitchen.

"Think lace doilies, recipe boxes, items that have been passed down from generation to generation. It's bringing the nostalgia of the Christmas season into your present day home." enthuses Johnson.

"The supper club trend is all about creating a beautiful tablescape that's just as beautiful as the food you're serving," explains Johnson. "So looking and paying attention to every single detail.