Tell Us About Your Personality and We'll Tell You What Colors to Decorate Your Christmas Tree With!

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Tell Us About Your Personality and We'll Tell You What Colors to Decorate Your Christmas Tree With!
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About This Quiz

There are no rules in the Christmas rule book that say your tree has to be decorated with traditional Christmas colors. We checked! If you're considering shaking things up this year, you've come to the right place. According to our official elf contact at the North Pole, the hottest new Christmas trend is making your tree match your personality. 

"Sprucing" up your tree to match your quirks and qualities will take your holiday spirit to the next level! But what colors should you run out and buy? Before you blow your entire gift-giving budget on tinsel and garland, tell us about your holiday style. Colors have long been associated with personality traits, and the way you respond to each question will help us match you up with the perfect ones for your tree. 

There's nothing wrong with a neon green and purple tree, but does it really scream "you?" Your tree should be your focal point, and you need colors that make you want to leave the tree up all year long. Don't leave it up to experimentation before your guests come calling! Tell us about yourself, and get your perfect Christmas color match now! What personalized combination will it be?

Sneak Peak at Present
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Have you ever cut the tape on a gift to see what's inside before you open it on Christmas?
Guilty!
No, but I've found a couple of receipts.
I can usually shake them and figure it out.
I have enough willpower to wait.

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Wrapping Christmas present
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Do you have the patience to make your gift wrapping look perfect?
They look like they come from a magazine.
No, but I pick out nice gift bags.
I wrap them, but I have no patience for it.
I pay to have them wrapped at the mall kiosk. They take forever, though!

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Angry Elf
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Be honest! Do you let out at least one "bah humbug" over the holidays?
I might hold the record for most "bah humbugs."
I never get grumpy on the holidays.
After enough bell ringing, I let out one or two.
"Ho, ho, ho" is more my style.

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Opening Christmas gift
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Have you ever felt envious of anyone else's gift?
Yes. I always get the cheap gift at the holiday work exhange.
I'm always happy for someone when they get a nice gift.
My neighbor got a car once. That made me a little envious.
Sometimes, the gifts I pick are too good to give away.

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Christmas pajamas
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Does it drive you crazy when your Christmas pajamas don't match?
I can't stand mismatched pajamas!
I don't usually wear Christmas pajamas.
I like the mixed and matched look.
The whole gang doesn't need to match, but I need a matching set.

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Holiday gatherings
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Do you feel right at home at large holiday gatherings?
I'm usually looking for the door.
I love huge family dinners.
I prefer small get-togethers, but I do attend one large event every year.
It depends on who the other guests are.

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Croweded Shopping
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Are you the first in line on Black Friday, or do you avoid it altogether?
I'm not first in line, but I do go shopping on Black Friday.
I'm a bigger fan of Cyber Monday.
Get out of my way! I've been here since midnight.
I'm first in line on Christmas Eve.

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Decorative Holly, couple in background
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Which one of these things makes you feel most holly and jolly?
Donating to charity
Receiving a nice gift
Giving extravagant gifts
Seeing a family member who lives far away

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Woman Knitting
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How would you feel about getting another one of Aunt Mabel's homemade sweaters?
I love it. They are perfect for ugly sweater parties.
As long as it's not made of cat hair again, I'll be thankful.
It's the thought that counts.
I'll be disappointed, but I'll thank her.

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Snowman
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What do you think you have in common with a snowman?
I've been told that I can be cold-hearted.
My midsection is fairly similar looking.
My nose is kind of pointy.
I look great in a top hat.

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Woman reindeer dress up
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Which Christmas costume best embodies your holiday spirit?
Elf
Mrs. Claus
Rudolph
Santa

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Christmas decorations at a store
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Are you delighted or annoyed to find Christmas decorations on the shelves before Halloween?
Let's just get through Halloween, please.
I block them out.
I love it!
I get annoyed if I see them before December.

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Man give gift
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What would be the best way to describe your gift-giving style?
Frugal but thoughtful
Big and memorable
Expensive and tasteful
Last-minute and impulsive

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Friends Christmas shopping
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Do you get stressed out by the hustle and bustle of the holidays?
It's enough to stress anyone out.
It's stressful, but it's a good kind of stress.
I live for it!
It's no more stress than any other time of year.

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Christmas Pajamas
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Are you laid-back enough to wear your Christmas pajamas to dinner?
I do it every year!
I prefer to put in a little effort.
No, but I make sure to wear stretchy pants.
Why haven't I thought of doing that until now?

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Couple cry movie at home
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How do you usually feel after you finish watching a Hallmark Christmas film?
Sappy
Tearful
Uplifted
I avoid them!

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Oranges on Christmas
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Are you so old-fashioned that you still put oranges in stockings?
Who does that?
I have done it since I was a kid!
No, but I like the idea.
I don't put oranges in, but I do follow the tradition of adding gold coins.

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Preparing Christmas Gifts
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In your opinion, what's the best part of the holiday season?
The togetherness
The goodwill
The gifts
New Year's Day

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Christmas potluck
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Would you take a complex homemade dish to a Christmas potluck?
Potato chips are complex, right?
I'll take my traditional favorite!
I'll grab something from the deli.
Potlucks are germ factories. I'll take my own dinner.

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Mistletoe under doorframe
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If you saw mistletoe hanging in a doorway, would you go stand under it?
I stay away from mistletoe.
It depends who else is at the party.
I spend the holidays looking for them.
I'll pucker up if I'm accidentally standing under one, but I don't seek them out.

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Christmas Ghost - Smoke
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Are you more afraid of the Ghost of Christmas Future or the Ghost of Christmas Past?
"I ain't afraid of no ghosts!"
I'll do anything to avoid the Ghost of Christmas Past.
The future scares me a little.
I would kind of like to hear what they have to say.

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Chocolate Santas
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Do you have any problems biting the head off of a chocolate Santa?
Nom, nom!
I start with the feet.
I haven't had one of those for years!
I haven't noticed how I eat them.

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New car present
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If you could have anything on earth for Christmas, what would it be?
More time with those I love
A new car
A trip around the world
Peace on earth

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Christmas Star
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What kind of tree topper do you like the most?
An angel
A star from Mario Bros.
A vintage lighted topper
A metal topper bulb

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Checking Christmas shopping list
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Do you always stick to your holiday shopping list?
I never veer from it.
I'll substitute a few things.
What shopping list?
Sometimes, I can find everything on it.

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Christmas carolling
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What Christmas song would you be more likely to sing while you're out caroling?
"Hark, The Herald Angels"
"Jingle Bells"
"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"
"Silent Night"

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Woman kiss Santa Claus
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How would you react if you saw "mommy kissing Santa Claus?"
Been there, done that
I wouldn't be surprised.
It would traumatize me.
P.D.A. grosses me out.

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Friends Singing Christmas Songs
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Would you say that you believe in Christmas miracles?
It's a miracle when we have a peaceful dinner.
My jury is still out.
I've seen them happen.
I'm not sure, but I won't poo-poo the idea.

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Christmas decoration shopping
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Where are you most likely to do most of your shopping?
The mall
Online
A big box store
Boutiques

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Homemade Christmas Ornaments
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Are you creative enough to make your own ornaments?
I am, but I can't sit still that long.
I have far more important things to do.
It's one of my favorite holiday tasks.
Nope, but I can make a great hot chocolate.

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