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 | Whether you engage in a yearly neighborhood competition, or simply decorate for your family's own delight, the yearly tradition of decorating the outside of the house and the yard for Christmas can be fun, silly and beautiful, all at the same time. No matter what your approach to displaying your Christmas cheer for all the world to see, decking the fence posts and trees and anything else you can think of with extra special Christmas touches is a wonderful way to get into the spirit of the holiday season.
Get Started
Stand at the street and take a good look at your home. What prominent features do you notice? Some houses have spectacular peaks, others have long stretches of straight space along the eaves. Does your house have large columns or banisters? Perhaps you have impressive trees that embrace the corners of the porch. Assess the face of your home and ask yourself what features make it unique. The answer to that question is the perfect starting point for decorating.
Pick a Color Scheme
Do you like the whimsical approach of a multicolored display? Strings of red, green, blue, yellow, and purple shining into the night? Or maybe you prefer the classic look of all gold lights. Some people like to use just two colors for the color scheme. Red and green, blue and white, or red and gold are all great combinations.
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 Bowknow Hanging Christmas Wreath
- Bow style wreath
- Made of metal
- 14 x 19 x 4 inches
|  Christmas Gnome Flag Holder
- Seasonal accessory
- Made of metal, resin
- Flag not included
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|  Toy Soldier Garden Statue
- Holiday garden décor
- Painted metal
- 8 x 37 inches
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 Santa Garden Statue
- Santa garden décor
- Painted metal
- 10 x 33 inches
|  Boy Caroler Garden Statue
- Holiday garden décor
- Painted metal
- 11 x 33 inches
|  Snowman Garden Statue
- Fun décor figure
- Painted metal
- 15 x 34 inches
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 Christmas Reindeer Garden Statue
- Seasonal décor
- Painted metal
- 9 x 37 inches
|  Solar Icicle Lights
- Solar powered decor
- 20 lights, 10 ft. Cord
- Includes AAA battery
|  Christmas Bulb Oil Lantern
- Seasonal decor
- Comes with wick
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 Candy Cane Mailbox Cover
- Holiday outdoor décor
- Polyester, metallic accents
- 18 x 22 inches
More Christmas Flags...
|  Santa Christmas Decoration
- Santa décor
- Metal, glitter
- 6.5 x 20 inches
|  Toy Soldier Christmas Decoration
- Seasonal décor
- Painted metal
- 6.5 x 21 inches
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 Tin Nutcracker Figurine Set
- Nutcracker figures
- Set of three pieces
- 7.25 x 8 x 42 inches
|  Santa Claus House Flag
- Holiday mood décor
- Dyed polyester
- 28 x 40 inches
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|  Santa's Laundry Outdoor Banner
- Fun seasonal décor
- Nylon, nylon cording
- 10 ft. long
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 Colar Changing Solar Light
- Set of 2 Lights
- Automatically Change Colors
- Battery Included
|  Christmas Bulbs Doormat
- Riot of color
- Rubber backing
- 20 x 30 inches
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|  Santa's Workshop House Flag
- Seasonal accent
- Made of polyester
- 28 x 44 inches
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 Santa Claus Mailbox Cover
- Merry décor accent
- Wood, polyester, jute
- 50 inches tall
|  Standing Reindeer Christmas Decoration
- Antiqued finish
- Made of resin
- 27.5 x 8.25 x 24 inches
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|  Peace on Earth Christmas Door Banner
- Simply beautiful
- Includes dowel
- 28 x 74 inches
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 Let it Snow Christmas Door Banner
- Festive decoration
- Includes wood dowel
- 28 x 74 inches
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|  Christmas Angel Door Banner
- Holiday welcome
- Includes dowel
- 28 x 74 inches
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|  Jingle Bells Christmas Door Banner
- Whimsical fun
- Includes dowel
- 28 x 74 inches
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 Winter Cardinal Christmas Door Banner
- Natural beauty
- Includes dowel
- 28 x 74 inches
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|  Santa Claus Christmas Door Banner
- Delightful décor accent
- Includes wood dowel
- 28 x 74 inches
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|  Poinsettia Doormat
- Eye-catching décor
- Non-skid backing
- 20 x 30 inches
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 Jingle Bells Christmas Doormat
- Holiday décor
- Non-skid backing
- 20 x 30 inches
|  Christmas Present Doormat
- Gift design
- Non-skid
- 20 x 30 inches
|  Nativity Wind Spinner
- Holiday brightness
- Powder coated steel
- 10 inches diameter
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 Peace on Earth Wind Spinner
- Beautiful optical effect
- Powder-coated steel
- 10 inches diameter
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|  Reindeer Wind Spinner
- Celestial shine
- 10 inches diameter
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|  Santa Claus Wind Spinner
- Amazing optical effects
- Powder-coated steel
- 10 inches diameter
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 Snowflake Wind Spinner
- Fascinating visual
- Powder-coated steel
- 10 inches diameter
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|  Snowman Wind Spinner
- Celestial blue
- Powder-coated steel
- 10 inches diameter
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|  Snow Dad Indoor/Outdoor Christmas Statue
- Welcoming Christmas Decoration
- 33 Inches Tall
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 Snowman Garden Swinger
- Seasonal décor
- Polyester, jute
- 30 inches long
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Outdoor Christmas Decorations
Decide on a Look
Do you want to stop traffic with your display? If so, you'll want to use lights wherever possible (trees, the lines of the house, entryways, windows, etc.) and you might like to include one or several of the many available portable Christmas displays now available to decorate the yard: reindeer pulling Santa's sleigh, a giant inflatable snowman, even an artificial tree, designed for outdoor use.
Maybe are you looking to present outdoor decor that works as a subtle reminder for passersby to enjoy the holidays. If this is the case, you'll likely enjoy the "less is more" approach. You can achieve a very simple, elegant look by simply placing electric candles in the all of the windows of your home. Plug these into a timer and you'll never have to give them another thought. Another way to provide understated outdoor Christmas decor to the yard is to pick one item to cover in lights. If you have a prominently placed tree in the front yard, cover it in lights. Let this one tree act as a subtle but beautiful way to welcome the season. If you have no trees, you can purchase an artificial tree designed for outdoor use and place the lit tree on the porch or entryway.
Don't Forget Day Time Decor
Much of the focus in outdoor decorating at Christmas time is on the displays that are visible at night. Why not give your home a festive look during the daylight hours too? If you have window boxes full of flowers during the summer, keep them up through the Christmas holidays. Fill them with pine trimmings and colorful glass bulbs to make a beautiful display. Many people decorate with a Christmas wreath on the front door--how about incorporating several wreaths on the front of your house? Wreaths can be placed at the peak of the house, evenly spaced between windows, etc. The effect is an outdoor display that shares Christmas spirit all day long.
Get To It
You don't have to wait until the week before Christmas to get started on your decorating. Many people like to turn the lights on their outdoor display as early as Thanksgiving. The earlier the display is arranged, the more you will get to enjoy it.
Whatever look you decide to go for, decorating the outside of your home is a great way to start off the holiday season. Your display will bring smiles and feelings of Christmas joy to you and your family and everyone else who passes by. |