Christmas Toenail Designs That Will Make You Feel Extra Merry
When we think about holiday cheer, how often do we factor in feet? But here we are, contemplating Christmas toenail designs. We rounded up manicure ideas for you to make the cold months feel livelier. Maybe no one will see your decorative tootsies, but you’ll know they’re there. And that secret alone might make you feel merrier!
Christmas Toenail Designs
Stringing up the Lights
When do you typically celebrate Christmas? Are you an early bird that strings up the lights the day after Thanksgiving? Then here’s a fun Christmas toenail design to help you jump into the festivities feet first!
Depending on where you live, Christmas isn’t just one day of celebration. Sure, Pope Julius I made December 25 the official date back in 350 A.D. to compete with the popular Roman holiday of Saturnalia. However, many families open gifts on the 24th for Christmas Eve. If you live in Spain, you might celebrate Three Kings on January 5-6. That’s technically the Twelfth Day of Christmas. And Eastern Orthodox churches observe Christmas on January 7. So, there’s plenty of reasons to keep the decorations up and wear a seasonal pedicure.
Christmasy French Tips
The Santa hat is the most common French tip variation we see during the holidays. If you’re a nail professional, you probably can do the look in your sleep. It’s almost like being Santa’s helper!
Every winter, there are tens of thousands of “seasonal Santas” in shopping malls and schools across the United States. There are even training programs to help them keep a “jolly” appearance under pressure. One bit of advice they receive is to avoid eating meals with onions, beans, or garlic before assuming the role in public. Also, they are counseled to not accept “bribes” from parents in front of children.
Meanwhile, the “real” Santa Claus is inspired by a Turkish-born man named Nicholas who lived in the fourth century AD. Some say he is the world’s most popular saint (outside the Biblical ones) as artists have portrayed him more any other. What’s intriguing is that he’s also the patron saint of thieves, bankers, pawnbrokers, royalty, and New York City.
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Red and Gold
The standard Christmas colors are red, gold, green, and white. Red is for love but also the blood of Jesus, gold stands for the gifts the Wise Men brought, green is for eternal life and good health, and white for innocence. Blue is also popular, not because of Elvis’ song, but because it’s linked to Mary. It’s safe to say that all of these colors would be instantly recognizable as a Christmas toenail design. Here’s a red chrome and golden rhinestone pedicure that’s beautifully stylish for the season. We like how the artist decorated the middle toe instead of the big toe just to do things a little differently.
On a side note, KFC’s colors are red and white. For the last four decades, it’s been so popular in Japan to eat at KFC for Christmas that people place orders months in advance.
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Snowflakes
Glossy blue toes with hand-painted sparkles and snowflakes are a beautiful way to celebrate the season. It almost seems a shame to have to hide them in socks and boots.
We’ve heard various reasons why people started hanging up Christmas stockings. One story is that St. Nicholas would come by with gifts in exchange for people leaving out their shoes packed with snacks for his donkeys. Another tale says medieval French nuns would leave stockings full of nuts and fruit at the homes of poor families.
Jingle Toes
Can you guess what the best-selling Christmas single is? No, it’s not by Elvis, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, or George Michael. It’s Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” released in 1942. Also, one of the most popular seasonal films of all time has the same name and also stars the same performer. “White Christmas” was released in October 1954 and was the first movie done in VistaVision, making it high resolution for the time. For some reason, this sparkly silver, blue, and chrome set feels like it could fit right into the costumes for Vera Ellen and Rosemary Clooney.
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Evergreen Pedicure
The holidays can be hectic, so if you only have time for a single color pedicure, make it sparkle! Evergreen plants like pine, holly, and mistletoe are prized during Christmas because they represent flourishing when everything else seems to die in the winter. They provide a stunning burst of color that makes them perfect for decorations.
Sheer Shimmer
Here’s another example of a low key Christmas toenail design that would look perfect for New Year’s, too.
We just learned that the classic holiday film, “It’s A Wonderful Life” was considered a threat by the FBI in 1947. That’s because it criticized bankers, which was considered a “communist trick”.
We also discovered that when Daniel Stern, who was Marv in “Home Alone,” did the scene with the tarantula, he didn’t actually scream although he really wanted to. The sound effect was dubbed in later so that he wouldn’t frighten the spider. However, he wasn’t happy with the idea of having the hand-sized arachnid on his face, so he demanded they do the scene in one take.
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Reindeer Toes
Did you know that Rudolph was born in 1938? This “extra” reindeer was invented for the Montgomery Ward department store Christmas promotion. But who cares! His story has charmed millions through the years.
Eggplant Pedicure with Confetti
There’s no rule saying you have to stick to traditional Christmas colors to celebrate the holiday. Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a trendy shade that flatters pretty much everyone. It’s even more delightful with colorful confetti sparkles.
Meanwhile, do you know what the trendiest Christmas film is? One poll says it’s “Home Alone”, followed by “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” then “It’s A Wonderful Life”. Nevertheless, there are many seasonal favorites to choose from, ranging from unlikely ones like “Gremlins” and “Die Hard” to “A Christmas Story”, “Elf,” “Polar Express”, and “The Grinch”.
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Gold Toenails for Christmas
All we want for Christmas is a golden pedicure! It’s sure to get attention when you wear those cute strappy heels to that event. While you’re decorating your toes, be sure to pamper your skin and nails with a foot mask and cuticle oil. Give yourself a little grace and cheer this year.
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Conclusion
We hope you enjoy the holiday spirit right down to the smallest details! Christmas toenail art can give you a boost and put a smile on your face, so why not enjoy it! See the sales on new colors and essential nail supplies in our store and find out how to get free shipping, too.
Sources:
https://www.tomango.co.uk/blog/105-fun-facts-about-christmas-to-impress-your-friends
https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/features/history/three-kings-day-in-spain
https://www.factretriever.com/christmas-facts