Holiday Decorating Terms

verb to adorn or decorate with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations

• The grand hall was festooned with colorful banners and ribbons for the royal banquet.
• The backyard was festooned with fairy lights for the summer party.
• The car was festooned with bumper stickers expressing the driver's opinions.
• Her speech was festooned with metaphors and poetic language.

noun a shiny decorative material, often used for Christmas decorations

• The Christmas tree was adorned with sparkling tinsel and twinkling lights.
• I love how the tinsel adds a festive touch to the decorations.
• Check out the tinsel on that tree, it's lit!
• Her words were like tinsel, shiny and attractive but ultimately lacking substance.