Usually when people think about wind chimes, they imagine the beautiful sounds of the chimes on a quiet spring evening or on a breezy summer afternoon. But instead, why not think of another time of year to show off and enjoy the harmonious tunes played by a wind chime. That time of the year could be during the joyful Christmas season.
When you decorate your home this holiday season, you might want to consider adding a Christmas wind chime to your festive decorations. Not only could you listen to the joyous sounds that they create, but you can make it a new family tradition as well. They also make great Christmas gift ideas that when given, will allow your family and friends to share in the new tradition as well.
Varieties of Christmas Wind Chimes
There is a wide selection of holiday inspired wind chimes that are sold either as decorations or as gifts during the Christmas season. These wind chimes can be found in specialty shops or can be purchased online from various Internet sites. Some of the more popular examples of Christmas wind chimes include those that have Santa Claus, reindeer, angels, snowmen, and other typical icons that are associated with the Christmas holiday.
One of the more popular wind chimes sold during the holiday season is the Santa wind chime. This unique wind chime generally has Santa Claus as its main ornamental feature. Usually hanging below old St. Nick are his eight reindeer, and Rudolph the red nose reindeer, is often used as the striker part of the wind chime.
Some Ideas for Homemade Christmas Wind Chimes
If purchasing additional Christmas decorations isn't in your budget, you can save money and still have a festive wind chime if you create one yourself. Implementation of this idea can provide you and your family with a number of great benefits. Consider making the creation of the wind chime a Christmas tradition. Allow all of your family members to get involved in the making of the wind chime. This is an excellent idea for bringing the family closer together during the holiday season. In addition, this idea could be the opportunity for a member of the family to decide which decorative features they would choose to make the wind chime. Also, that role and responsibility could be assigned to a different family member each year.
There are a lot of unique materials that can be used to make your first holiday wind chime. For example, you and your family could collect pine cones together, then decorate the pine cones with different glittering materials, and thread them together in the style of a wind chime. If you're replacing old Christmas tree ornaments, you could use the old ornaments as the chimes for your homemade wind chime. These old ornaments could also consist of crafts created by grade school aged children or non-breakable ornaments that still hold sentimental value. These crafted Christmas wind chimes could then be hung in your home or used as outdoor Christmas decorations.
There is truly nothing more relaxing than listening to the soothing sounds of a wind chime while you garden on a glorious summer morning. Imagine the soft feel of the wind as it whispers across your skin. The warmth of the sunlight dancing through the leaves. The sweet aroma of the earth blended with the aromatic scents of nature. The melodic sound of wind chimes harmonizing with the bird song. Wind chimes are not only beautiful to look at but they also add more than just visual appeal to your garden.
The tones and vibrations of wind chimes can help to calm the mind, soothe your nerves and release all of the stress that may have built up throughout the week. As you plunge into your garden and revel in the ability to connect with the earth, the soothing sounds of your chimes tinkling in the breeze may also help you to connect with your inner spirit. For centuries, wind chimes have been used for decoration as well as many other uses. Feng Shui even makes use of wind chimes for numerous cures, believing that the soothing sounds created by wind chimes can cure and restore the soul.
In the North, Northwest and West, metal wind chimes are an excellent choice while wood chimes work well in the South, Southeast and East. According to Feng Shui, you can choose the number of rods according to the type of cure you desire. For example, 4, 6,7, 8 or 18 rods may be used for luck.
With numerous styles and materials to choose from, you can be sure to find a set of windchimes that will enhance your garden or porch area while soothing your mind and body. Select chimes with stained glass decoration or a set of chimes that reflects something whimsical and unique. The choice is yours. If you prefer something that is more traditional, opt for a simple set of bamboo chimes for a bit of Asian flair.
Installing your wind chimes is quite easy, regardless of the location you select. If you intend to hang your chimes from your porch, you will need to use a simple set of C shaped hooks that will screw into the ceiling. Really, any type of hook can be utilized and there are many choices at your local hardware store. The main concern is to make sure it is strong enough to support your set of chimes. Choose a location where your chimes will have freedom of movement and not be obstructed. If you prefer, you might also choose fancy hangers that will stick up from the ground and allow you to place your chimes out in the open. Ideally, if you plan to hang your chimes out in the open, select a location where they will not be subjected to overly strong winds; however.
If you want to add a new level to your outdoor gardening experience, there is no better way to get into touch with yourself and with nature than with a relaxing and soothing set of wind chimes.
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