""But because of that, I feel that I developed my Christmas style on my own terms, and it's an extension of my personal style and a lot of it is learning by doing because I don't know how to set up a tree perfectly. I don't have as many of those sentimental ornaments in the 'baby's first Christmas' sort of way.""
""I think having that mix of the traditional with the found, with the bohemian and worldly is very true to how I decorate outside of Christmas time as well.""
""I think Christmas season, even if it is ephemeral, is a special time. If it's a little inconvenient, if things become a little more crowded, or you have to do some heavy lifting, the joy and the magic is worth it.""
Adnan Anwar grew up in a Muslim household and did not have a Christmas tree until college, shaping a personally developed approach to holiday decorating. He treats his tree as an extension of his personal style, learning by doing and without many sentimental 'baby's first Christmas' ornaments. He rents a 700-square-foot NYC apartment filled with English furniture and an eclectic mix of traditional, found, bohemian, and worldly pieces. He initially placed the tree near the kitchen but later rearranged the furniture to position it where he could see it more. He values the seasonal joy and magic despite the inconvenience and added crowding.
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