Competition Submission

My vision of Christmas in the future is rooted in emotion rather than technology. While the future is often imagined as sleek and unfamiliar, I believe traditions like Christmas will remain deeply connected to memory, nostalgia, and joy. As time moves forward, these emotions become even more valuable. This Christmas tree imagines a future where people intentionally return to the warmth of the past to preserve the spirit of the season. Elements such as the carousel, brightly colored gifts, playful ornaments, and the glittering reindeer replacing the traditional star are drawn from childhood memories and classic Christmas imagery. Together, they create a tree that feels whimsical, joyful, and unapologetically expressive. Rather than focusing on what Christmas might look like in the future, this design focuses on what Christmas should always feel like: magical, colorful, and full of wonder. The exaggerated use of ornamentation and color reflects a conscious choice to celebrate abundance, imagination, and emotion over minimalism or convention. In a rapidly changing future, this tree stands as a reminder that the heart of Christmas is timeless. Ecos of Christmas created by Senuli Senarathne