Pink Christmas décor: The oldest new trend on the tree 

Pink is a Christmas color. It has glowed on Advent wreaths for centuries, sparkled on mid-century modern trees, and pirouetted through nearly every Nutcracker ballet. Embracing pink Christmas décor this holiday season is truly a nod to tradition, not a rebellion. 

Red and green will always have a seat at the holiday table. But this year, designers are swapping crimson for sweet, happy blush. Scentsy’s 2026 Holiday Collection serves up pink in every shade from frosted shimmer to candy stripe. 

Here’s why pink has earned its traditional status, plus simple tips to add it to your home this season. 

Is pink actually traditional? 

Yes. Pink has featured in the holidays for a very long time: 

The Advent wreath’s rose candle. In traditional Advent wreaths, a rose-colored candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent and stands for joy. 

Mamie Pink, 1953. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower wore a pink inaugural gown and then filled the White House with enough pink (including Christmas décor) that it was dubbed the Pink Palace. Americans took notice and decorated everything pink. 

Sugar plums, 1954. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker premiered in New York and remains a holiday ritual. The iconic Sugar Plum Fairy is magically pink.  

Pink aluminum trees, 1959. The first all-aluminum Christmas trees hit stores in the late 1950s, in silver, gold, and pink, which collectors now covet. Even the 1965 classic film A Charlie Brown Christmas noted the trend: design historian Sarah Archer points out that Lucy’s dream tree was a shiny pink metal one. 

Do modern designers like pink? 

Today’s designers treat pink as a fresh riff on the classics rather than a replacement. Interior designer Alexandra Kaehler said she loves using pink in place of red alongside green for a classic holiday color scheme that feels fresh.  

Suzanne Barrow suggests pairing deep burgundy with soft blush for richness and romance, especially on a mantel garland.  

Kelly Neely offers the golden rule for any non-traditional holiday shade: anchor it with a classic color or a metallic so it still reads festive. Hallmark’s 2026 Christmas trends features pink throughout all themes, including “Bright Christmas” which calls for bright metallics, pinks and periwinkle. Christmas in America lists dusty rose, pink, mint and pearl among the season’s trending colors. It’s All About Christmas named pink one of the most cheerful and glamorous Christmas colors of 2026. 

Does Scentsy have pink décor? 

These four Scentsy pieces bring pink and peace simultaneously: 

Frosted Flurry Mini Warmer shimmers in a metallic pink finish that gets more brilliant when lit. It reads more sparkle than Santa, so it can stay out well past the new year.  

Merry Little Christmas – Pink Warmer recalls vintage ceramic trees with the little glowing bulbs. This nostalgic décor is pure Mamie Pink magic with glowing lights. It’s also available in green if you prefer a fully traditional version.  

Sugarplum Pop Warmer trades the traditional red and green for candy-bright color. It’s inspired by a Christmas ornament with cheerful stripes for a playful pop pastel. 

Cashmere Vanilla Sugar Scented Candle comes in a vessel of soft rose ceramic embossed with Scentsy’s floral “S.” The fragrance includes notes of cashmere, vanilla bourbon and caramelized brown sugar.  

Is there an effortless way to work pink into home décor? 

No need to source a pink-flocked tree (though, yes, please). Start with one or two of these ideas and build:  

1. Swap red for pink. Trade red accents for pink on your evergreen garland, wreath and tree.  

2. Let ribbon do the heavy lifting. Weave pink ribbon through existing greenery. Mix widths and textures, like a wide velvet bow next to a skinny satin streamer, for a look that feels designer. 

3. Anchor it with metallics. Gold, champagne, silver or brass keep pink feeling festive and grown-up.  

4. Create a pink vignette. Create a pink grouping to set the tone for the whole room. Try a pink warmer, a handful of pink bottle-brush trees and short stack of holiday books.  

5. Go retro. Lean into the 1950s with pink vintage-style ornaments, tinsel and colored lights.  

6. Try burgundy and blush. For a moodier, romantic look, pair deep wine tones with soft pink. It’s still rich and wintry, just a little more unexpected. 

7. Add pink to the table. Pink napkins or a candy-striped centerpiece turn a holiday dinner into a party.  

8. Layer scent and color together. Choose fragrances that “feel” pink: sugary, creamy, berry or vanilla notes for a space that feels cohesive, cozy and complete. 

Pink is a sweet way to make the season feel joyful, nostalgic and totally you. And now you can tell any red-and-green purists that you’re simply honoring tradition. 

Are you thinking pink this year, or are you sticking with classic red and green? Tell us in the comments.