Reading this red jewelry page gave me some thoughts about why red is attractive around Christmas.

Red is often associated with energy, vitality, passion, joy, excitement, vigor and good fortune.

But December is really about snow and thus white. And white is more about calmness, serenity, neutral and other forms of blandness.

To liven up a white Christmas, you'll need the qualities of red to liven things up; to inject excitement and energy.

So, why is Santa dressed in red and white - mostly red? It is all so clear and obvious to me now.

This year, I will like to wear a little more red for the occasion, including of course, some red jewelry.