An 1896 article in the Indianapolis Journal, for instance, notes that "the Christmas colours, red and green, prevailed" in the decor of a December debutante ball.

Although there is a long history of using red and green colors during the winter months and the Christmas holiday, it didn’t take off here in the United States until the early 1900s. According ...

Red and green have long been the colors of Christmas, so if you want to lean into a traditionally festive display this year, you can't go wrong with these two hues.

Ancient Beginnings Red and green were associated with winter celebrations long before Christmas was observed. The winter solstice—the shortest day of the year—was a significant event in antiquity.

Although there’s a long history of using red and green colors during the winter months and the Christmas holiday, it didn’t take off here in the United States until the early 1900s.