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Ethnic Christmas decorations are going downhill as the days go by for the simple reason that they are no longer being able to withstand the onslaught of the machine made goods that has revolutionized our lives and captured our beings. Though a cross cultural trend has developed over the years leading to a happy amalgamation, movements to staunchly protect ethnicity has also been on a rise which has manifested itself though the observance of Black Christmas that has posed as a counterpart to the traditional White Christmas. The indomitable urge to assert one's own ethnic identity and race goes back to the past and there can be no denying of the fact that the resurgence of this trend in contemporary era has its roots in the counter struggles that emerged as a result of Imperialism.
But every thing said and done, Ethnic Christmas Decorations still steal the show and are displayed in exhibitions cause they sell like hot cakes. As far as White Christmas is concerned, stockings, candleholders, Vintage candles, Victorian tree toppers and old crystal stars are most sought after during the festive seasons. As regards Black Christmas, the Kwanzaa and Hanukah crafts and other Afro- Asian crafts are gaining ground. But as with antique pieces, the craft items hailing from the different countries are in most cases than not, expensive as they are either transported from the countries of their origins or trans-shipped from other parts of the world.
But if you desire to have a few of these decorations adorning your mantelpiece or Christmas tree, look up the craft books that provide relevant information on Ethnic Christmas decorations and try and make them yourself.
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