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This post is all about elegant and festive Christmas table decorations and ideas that you’ll definitely love and want to recreate!
You know, it might seem like adding christmas table decorating to your list of things to do this festive season (on top of decorating your entire house) is a little bit of overkill. But one thing you should know by now is that we’re really extra here at May the Ray. This blog is all about going that extra mile, doing things simply for the sake of making you happy. And if decorating your dinner table into an aesthetic Christmasy masterpiece will give you joy, then you’re definitely in the right place.
And not only that you guys. Decorating your christmas table the right way can add a whole lot more specialness to the meals you share with your loved ones around said table. So not only are you getting the pleasing aesthetic of matching your table decor to the rest of your Christmas decorations around the house. You’re also creating an amazing space that you can enjoy with your loved ones….
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20+ Christmas Table Decorations That Are Elegant and Festive

1. Simple Orange and Green Christmas Table
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Dried Oranges | Candles | Wine Glasses | Garland
This is a simple yet fun and elegant table setting. There is something about using dried orange slices as décor that’s so stunning, I think it’s because it adds such a fun colorful pop to any décor.
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2. Golden Farmhouse Christmas Table Décor
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Copper Cutlery | Christmas Table Garland | Reindeer
The rustic vibe goes so well for christmas decorating! Think about it, the burnished golds paired with christmas greens create such a stunning effect, it’s so pretty and stylish!
3. Pink and Blue Cute Festive Table
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Ball Ornaments | Pink Candles | Mini Feathered Christmas Tree
For a Christmas dinner for the girls, a pink and turquoise themed tablescape is such a cute idea! Or even just if you want a different/unique type of table layout for your christmas dinner. And adding gold to the table décor adds a nice christmas touch.
4. Gold and Green Theme Christmas Table Setting
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Table Runner | Napkin Rings | Gold Cutlery | Garland
Like I said before, gold and green combo is a classic for christmas décor. And it’s a classic for a reason, it’s a stunning combo!
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5. Festive Green and Orange Christmas Table Setting
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Green Candles | Glass Goblets | Dried Orange Slices
The way I’m obsessed with dried orange slices for christmas décor, it’s stunning and fun and unique on top of christmas greenery like a cute table garland or a christmas tree.
6. Elegant and Light Christmas Table Setting
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This is a unique way to decorate your christmas dinner table, it’s light and fun and airy. You know, for those who like a simpler table setting, this is the perfect setting.
7. Plaid Farm House Tablescape
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Checkered Table Runner | Woven Placemats | Golden Candlestick Holders
The farmhouse vibe just never gets old! It takes a few simple placements on the table to bring together this décor. A checkered table runner, some woven placemats and a few pieces of wooden flatware…
8. Simple Green Golden Christmas Table
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You can’t help but love the golden glow that those little tealight candle holders give out, they just make any table setting that much more intimate… Which is perfect for a christmas table decoration.
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9. Simple White and Green Christmas Table
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White Linen Table Runner | Mini Tabletop Christmas Trees | Joy Plates
This is such a classy tablescape. The combination of white and green is so clean and stunning. And obviously to make this type of decor more christmas than spring you gotta add a few festive touches, like those cute tabletop christmas tree ornaments or the stunning joy plates!
10. Red and Gold Christmas Table Décor
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Red Plaid Placemats | Snowflake Napkin Rings | Cutlery
You can never go wrong with bold red accents! It’s christmas after all! And is it even christmas if you don’t see a combo of red, gold and green?!
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11. Simple Christmas Table with Place Cards

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Christmas Place Card Words | Place Mats
There is nothing cuter than these festive place cards. You can find so many shops on etsy that make festive word place savers just like this!
12. White and Pink Christmas Tablescape
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Pink Drinking Glasses | Ball Ornaments
Ugh so obsessed with this pink and gold festive tablescape! This could be such a great idea for a besties christmas dinner table, so fun and so so cute!
13. Black and Green Christmas Table
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Black Candles | Black Candle Stick Holders
Who could have thought that black could go so so well for christmas decor. Dark accents add such an interesting contrast to festive décor, a few black candles can do so much magic, right?1
14. Rustic Christmas Table
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Red Candles | Red Plaid Print Plates | Garland
This is such a tasteful way to incorporate christmas décor to your dinner table, it’s not excessive and in your face. And I’m so obsessed with the gold mugs, they’re such a fun little touch!
15. Simple Red Plaid Christmas Table Décor
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Plaid Table Cloth | Mason Jars | Fairy Lights
Another understated yet elegant christmas tablescape! This table is so stunning, all you basically need is a nice red plaid table cloth and some fairy lights to recreate this cute table! You really can never go wrong with fairy lights!
16. Christmas Tablescape with Centerpiece
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A cute christmas table decor idea that you can recreate is… Using a wreath as a table centerpiece! It’s such a cool and unique idea right?! And what’s cool is that you can even add little bits and bops in the middle of the wreath to elevate the décor even more…
17. Golden Glow Christmas Tablescape
This is like a classic golden christmas dream. All you need is some small fairy lights, a nice garland for your table and some golden candles and candle holders. And you’ll have such simple but stunning décor
18. Unique Blue Plaid Table Setting
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Blue Plaid Table Runner | Christmas Berry Napkin Rings | Flatware
Blue is not a color you see used a lot during the festive season, and I really don’t know why because it’s stunning. It’s a color that just pops in a really unique and elegant way during the festive season. Totally 100% love the blue and red combo
19. Farmhouse Style Christmas Table with Checkered Place Mats
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Checkered Place Mats | Garland
This is another gorgeous way to lean into the farmhouse aesthetic for your christmas table decorations. Black checkered place settings are a great way to incorporate the aesthetic into your décor as well as some rustic candle holders to tie it all together!
20. Minimal Farm House Style Christmas Table
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Candle Holders | Woven Place Mats | Little Glass Candles
Obsessed with this simple tablescape. It’s simple but so elegant. That’s how you know that having stunning décor is just about picking the right elements!
21. Golden Ornament Christmas Center Pieces Tablescape
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Reindeer Ornaments | Gold Christmas Tree Centerpieces | Gold Candles | Pearly Garland
I think we’ve already established that we love gold for christmas! Just take a look at those insanely cute reindeer and christmas tree ornaments…
22. Dark Christmas Tablescape Theme
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We’ve established that going dark is a surprisingly interesting aesthetic for the festive season. Adding touches of burgundy instead of red makes for a much more interesting and unique look for christmas.
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