"Gingerbread-themed Christmas decorations are a nostalgic and familiar decoration theme that will bring warmth and whimsy to any home during the holiday season," says Jess Martin, Christmas decoration and events expert at Ginger Ray." While they've been common for years, this new trend "takes the accent piece to another level."
Martin recommends "combining the key visual elements of traditional gingerbread cookies" and mixing them with playful colors and patterns, like gingham and stripes.