# Retro Gamer Christmas Trimmings The 8-Bit Holiday Wreath Pays Homage to Early Video Games By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-11-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-bit-holiday-wreath References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/home/deck-the-halls-geeks/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/e9fc/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=727815) That festive time of year is fast approaching and its time, once again, to show your holiday flare and what better way to do so than with this 8-Bit Holiday Wreath from the lovable nerds over at Think Geek. Made using durable EVA foam, the 8-Bit Holiday Wreath can withstand the elements while still maintaining its vibrant and lighthearted appearance. Made for Lovers of [retro video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard), this deliciously geeky wreath features [glowing coins, cherries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-and-godiva), a vivacious pixelated bow and a much sought after green mushroom sporting a jolly Santa hat. Santa will have no problems guessing what's on your wish list after spotting this 8-Bit Holiday Wreath hanging on your door. Show your love for the trailblazing graphics of [old school video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro) and allude to a few coveted gifts you'd like to see under your tree with the 8-Bit Holiday Wreath. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gaming Decor:** There is a growing trend of using retro gaming-inspired decor items like the 8-Bit Holiday Wreath, which presents an opportunity for businesses to create more nostalgic and pixelated designs. - **Geek Culture Christmas:** The embrace of geek culture during the holiday season, as evidenced by products like the 8-Bit Holiday Wreath, offers an opportunity for businesses to cater to this specific audience with more unique and niche holiday decorations. - **Nostalgic Holiday Flare:** The appeal of nostalgia in holiday decorations, exemplified by the 8-Bit Holiday Wreath, provides an opportunity for businesses to tap into this sentiment by creating more retro-inspired holiday products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The trend of retro gaming decor, such as the 8-Bit Holiday Wreath, creates opportunities for the home decor industry to incorporate more nostalgic and pixelated designs into their product offerings. - **E-commerce:** The rise of geek culture during the holiday season, represented by products like the 8-Bit Holiday Wreath, presents an opportunity for e-commerce platforms to curate and sell unique and niche holiday decorations that cater to this specific audience. - **Gift and Novelty:** The demand for nostalgic holiday flare, like the 8-Bit Holiday Wreath, drives opportunities for the gift and novelty industry to create more retro-inspired holiday products that tap into consumers' love for the past. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md) - [Retro Tech Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Festive Gamer Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwarf-factory-sweetmas-keycaps.md) - [Game-Building Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-games-advent-calendar.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md)