Where can the three colours of Christmas be seen in nature?
Red, white and green. You’re all aware of these colours - they’re the Christmas colours! They also have exciting links to the nature that exists during the merry and festive Christmas season, which we all joyfully cherish when we sit there chatting at New Year’s Eve.
So, shall I start off with white? This colour can be seen in the frozen, brittle drops that scintillate in the pale but warming glow of the winter sunlight; as they melt, they dribble down along with the snow. And the colour white can be seen in the gales of wind, which are filled with the icy, gelid gusts of snow that linger in your hair and eyelashes.
Moving onto green. As the silver winter melts into the youthful beginnings of spring, we discover the peeping heads of the early green. But the colour also plays an important part during Christmas: in the exciting preparation of the tree. A brilliant, sprite green, covered in decorative patterns and twinkling lights. Christmas trees remind me of a peridot, which is a beautiful bright jewel.
Lastly, I must mention the dominant colour: red. Red comes in shades that each have a stunning beauty, but I feel that a flamboyant red is what represents Christmas the most. I know red is more of an autumn colour, but at Christmas you can’t forget the holly berries! Creating those wreaths, with the berries and the leaves, is one of my favourite elements of Christmas decorating.
I hope these links between the Christmas colours and nature will spread some happiness during the winter season. I wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a happy holiday!
Hannah Rofe, Year 8
So, shall I start off with white? This colour can be seen in the frozen, brittle drops that scintillate in the pale but warming glow of the winter sunlight; as they melt, they dribble down along with the snow. And the colour white can be seen in the gales of wind, which are filled with the icy, gelid gusts of snow that linger in your hair and eyelashes.
Moving onto green. As the silver winter melts into the youthful beginnings of spring, we discover the peeping heads of the early green. But the colour also plays an important part during Christmas: in the exciting preparation of the tree. A brilliant, sprite green, covered in decorative patterns and twinkling lights. Christmas trees remind me of a peridot, which is a beautiful bright jewel.
Lastly, I must mention the dominant colour: red. Red comes in shades that each have a stunning beauty, but I feel that a flamboyant red is what represents Christmas the most. I know red is more of an autumn colour, but at Christmas you can’t forget the holly berries! Creating those wreaths, with the berries and the leaves, is one of my favourite elements of Christmas decorating.
I hope these links between the Christmas colours and nature will spread some happiness during the winter season. I wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a happy holiday!
Hannah Rofe, Year 8