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Britons are picking porchscaping over puddings but will the Royal Mint’s silver sixpence feed a revival?The last Sunday before Advent used to be spent toiling in the kitchen over a Christmas pudding but the nation’s changing habits mean that this weekend many will instead be heaving giant props and lights into place to turn their front door into a winter wonderland.Doorscaping, or porchscaping, will be commonplace on many streets, according to those in the festive know, with the decor term going viral on TikTok and Pinterest. Big retailers such as Habitat, B&Q and Amazon are among those selling “Christmas door sets”, which consist of two pre-lit trees, a garland and a wreath. Outsized garlands, bows and kitsch neon signs are among the other dressings designed to wow neighbours and passersby. Continue reading…
Britons are picking porchscaping over puddings but will the Royal Mint’s silver sixpence feed a revival?
The last Sunday before Advent used to be spent toiling in the kitchen over a Christmas pudding but the nation’s changing habits mean that this weekend many will instead be heaving giant props and lights into place to turn their front door into a winter wonderland.
Doorscaping, or porchscaping, will be commonplace on many streets, according to those in the festive know, with the decor term going viral on TikTok and Pinterest. Big retailers such as Habitat, B&Q and Amazon are among those selling “Christmas door sets”, which consist of two pre-lit trees, a garland and a wreath. Outsized garlands, bows and kitsch neon signs are among the other dressings designed to wow neighbours and passersby.
