Christmas decoration items to give your home a festive vibe

December is synonymous with Christmas. As the days get shorter and Christmas time nears, it becomes increasingly challenging to set up your house in accordance with the festival and to keep up with the trends too. 

Moreover, one of the essential things while decorating your house for Christmas is decorative items because of the plethora of options to decide from in the market. If you’re a traditional Christmas follower and decorate your home for Christmas every single year, you’ll know how hard it is to choose a reliable set of decoration items from the millions of choices the decoration industry puts at your disposal. 

Secondly, factors like cost efficiency, size, colour, and durability are to be considered, too, especially when buying decorative items that you would want to sustain and use for years on a stretch. 

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Best Christmas decoration items to liven up your home

Christmas tree

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Let’s face it; there’s no Christmas without a Christmas tree. The first thing on your list of Christmas decoration items should be a Christmas tree. Consider metrics like size, material, colour, and durability when you’re out in the market to buy one. 

If you’re confused about whether to buy a naturally grown Christmas tree or go the artificial way, keep in mind that while it might seem that naturally grown Christmas trees would be more environmentally friendly, they don’t last more than a few weeks.

It would be more sensible to buy an artificial Christmas tree once, and you will find that you don’t need to buy a new one every single year as it can be reused for several years without dying out. 

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Personalised Christmas stockings

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If you’re a traditional Christmas enjoyer and follow the culture, you already know what stocking is. For those who don’t know, a Christmas stocking is a sock-shaped decoration item that holds immense significance in the culture. 

It is believed that when Santa does visit, he places the gifts in the Christmas stocking, hence the legend of the sock and its tradition. Secondly, a Christmas stocking is unarguably one of the most important Christmas decoration items on the list. The Stocking is a traditional staple and a vital part of the American Christmas tradition. 

 

Baubles

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Have you ever seen the round, bulb-shaped ornaments attached to the branches of a Christmas tree, some of which emit lights, some of which are shiny or painted, and some of which are see-through with something inside them? These Christmas decoration items are called baubles and are traditional Christmas staples used as Christmas decoration items. Baubles are also commonly known as Christmas bulbs or Christmas bubbles. 

 

Bells

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Bells are another elementary but essential Christmas decoration item. Bells come in various colours and sizes and are often attached to the Christmas tree or the surrounding walls. Legend says that Christmas bells hold tremendous significance because of two reasons. 

The first one is that they often foreshadowed the arrival of Santa due to their placement around the reindeer’s necks, and the second one is that even to this day, worshippers use bells to call and invite more worshippers to the church for communal service.

 

Mistletoe

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Another traditional Christmas decoration item is the Mistletoe. According to legend, the Mistletoe symbolises love, romance, fertility, and longevity. Mistletoes are a reasonably inexpensive addition and can be bought in different sizes. 

The Mistletoe is to be hung by a traditional red and white ribbon from the ceiling, but separately from the Christmas tree. Some people also prefer to give a circular shape to the mistletoe but having it also branched works. 

 

Lights

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Now, this might seem very obvious, but there are a bunch of different ways you can go about adding lights to your list of Christmas decoration items. Lights are a versatile commodity that comes in various shapes, sizes, and even forms. You can choose between fairy lights, RGB lights, LED strips, etc., according to your wants and needs. 

Most people go for the traditional run-of-the-mill fairy lights as they are relatively affordable and suit the theme too. Put up fairy lights on and around the branches of your Christmas tree, as well as some that go about your abode, to get a spectacular look. 

 

Centrepieces

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Place a Christmas-themed candle centrepiece to produce a warm, cosy, Christmas-like vibe. Enhance the look of this Christmas decoration item with pinecones and ribbons. Also, with a candle laden wreathe or centrepiece, you can add candy canes, plants, baubles, chocolates, figurines, and other traditional Christmas staples. 

 

Stickers and posters

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Stickers and posters are one of the best investments for Christmas decoration items. There exist an ungodly number of stickers and posters in the market, all of which have their distinctive design and look and can be reusable depending on the product you buy. Nonetheless, stickers and posters are versatile and a wise choice for someone who doesn’t want to spend more than a buck on Christmas decoration items. Plus, you can also frame posters to lengthen their lifespan and reuse them every year.  

 

Food 

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Food is the universal language of love. And like any other occasion, Christmas begs for food dedicated to the auspicious day. Themed foods like candy canes, gingerbreads, turkey, mince pie, etc., are a Christmas staple and can be made or bought in various colours and sizes. 

 

Birch tree

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Birch trees also owe credit for their importance to Christmas. Birch trees hold higher significance than most Christmas decoration items and are used as complementary pieces more often than not. Fancy a birch tree with fairy lights or baubles, and you’ll be on your way to one hell of a Christmas. 

 

Tree topper

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Usually, tree toppers are star-shaped things placed on top of the Christmas tree. Nowadays, people give their spin to tree toppers or get them custom-made too. Tree toppers are one of those Christmas decoration items that enable the user to customise as per their wishes. Tree toppers come in a variety of different materials and can be made or bought with or without lights too. 

 

Handmade Christmas ornaments

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Just like posters and stickers, ornaments come in many forms, colours, and themes. Ornaments are a trendy commodity in the festival industry, and with their ever-growing popularity, ornaments are one of the best Christmas decoration items.  You can even create your own Christmas ornaments to fully embrace the festive spirit.

Ornamentals belong to all sorts of themes, including movies like Star Wars, a typical festival theme like Christmas or Thanksgiving, a specific character like any superhero, etc. and come in various materials as well. Some of the most popular ornaments that belong to the category of Christmas decoration items are small figures resembling reindeer, Santa Claus, or anything about the festival, animals, food, etc. 

 

DIY Christmas wreath 

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Create a personal touch to your Christmas decor with a DIY wreath. Gather evergreen branches, pine cones, and ornaments. Form a circular base using a wire frame and start attaching the foliage with hot glue. Add ornaments and ribbons for a festive touch. Get creative with embellishments like berries or jingle bells. Hang it on your door or use it as a centrepiece to bring the holiday spirit to your home.

 

Festive holiday table runner

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Dress up your dining table with a festive holiday table runner. Choose a fabric that compliments your Christmas theme. Opt for classic patterns like plaid or elegant designs with reindeer and snowflakes. If you enjoy crafting, create a custom runner using felt or burlap. Add embellishments like glitter or sequins for a sparkling effect. The table runner will set the mood for your holiday gatherings and add a warm and inviting atmosphere.

 

FAQs

What is the best time to buy Christmas decoration items?

Many shopping outlets offer a ton of black Friday discounts, which is just about a month before Christmas.

Are Christmas decoration items expensive?

Some Christmas decoration items can be expensive, given the item’s make and material. Other than that, most Christmas decoration items have cheap alternatives and can be made by hand.