# Shatter Holiday Ornaments The War Against Christmas Shakes Up the Traditional Bulb By Carly Foy | Published 2011-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-against-christmas References: [wildammo](http://wildammo.com/2011/05/16/mind-blowing-photographs-of-exploding-christmas-ornaments/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/8763834@N02/sets/72157622985260251/with/5562488031/) The War Against Christmas series is quite mind-blowing. The series takes traditional [Christmas bulbs and other ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-sandwich-ornament) and adds an explosive element to them. The photographer Alan Sailer has managed to truly destroy the bulbous decorations through various methods such as hurling a ping-pong ball to induce a great explosion. The bulbs are filled with various materials such as water, [Play-Doh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooms-by-playdoh), paint and glitter. The resulting images that compose The War Against Christmas is amazing. Alan Sailer's ability to capture the right, explosive moment against bright candy-colored backgrounds; it truly is magical yet shattering. The reason behind this series according to Alan Sailer is that it is, "A satiric take on the semi-famous Bill O'Reilly diatribe about his imaginary "secular progressive agenda against Christmas." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Explosive Ornaments:** The addition of explosive elements to traditional Christmas ornaments creates a unique and attention-grabbing twist, disrupting the traditional holiday decor market. - **Capture the Explosion:** The art of capturing the explosive moment of shattering ornaments creates a visually stunning and captivating photography trend, offering new opportunities for photographers and artists. - **Satirical Decoration:** Using shattering ornaments as a satirical commentary on controversial topics creates a trend of merging art and social critique, providing a new avenue for provocative and thought-provoking artistic expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The trend of capturing explosive moments can be explored by photographers to create visually stunning and thought-provoking images for various purposes such as advertising, art, and social activism. - **Decorative Ornaments:** The introduction of explosive elements and satirical designs to traditional Christmas ornaments opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity in the holiday decor industry, attracting consumers looking for unique and unconventional decorations. - **Art and Design:** The use of shattering ornaments as a form of artistic expression and social commentary presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to create visually impactful pieces that challenge traditional concepts of decoration and provoke discussion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biodegradable Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-decor-collection.md) - [Customizable Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-christmas-baubles.md) - [Playful Holiday Candle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-candle-collection.md) - [Water Brand Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-wrapping-paper.md) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [Holiday-Themed Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holidays-are-brutal.md)