For many families, decorating their yard at Christmas time is as important as setting up the tree or even wrapping presents! And every year people seem to become more and more creative with their Christmas outdoor decorations.
From lit reindeer who seem to graze and bow their heads, to traditional wooden nativity scenes or presents made of lights, outdoor decorations are becoming an important tradition to all who celebrate Christmas. Here are the top ten most popular Christmas outdoor decorations.
10. Christmas Lights. The beginning of all outdoor Christmas decor, Christmas lights, they are used world wide and are a true sign of the holiday season!
9. Wooden Cut-outs. Many people use Christmas as an excuse to show off their hobbies and woodcraft talents. With woodcraft plans becoming readily available in both craft stores and lumber supply shops, many people are making their own outdoor decorations!
8. Giant Inflatable Snow globes. These Christmas outdoor decorations seem to become more and more popular every year. Simple to install and even easier to store these giant decorations usually include more than one holiday character such as The Grinch, Rudolf or everyone’s favorite the jolly man himself, Old Saint Nick!
7. Light Snowflakes, Stars and Rings. Many people have combined their traditional outdoor lights with these special shaped light strings. Available in many sizes, shapes and colors they help to make any light display unique and inviting!
6. Light Animals. These popular yard decorations are usually made of a simple wire form and either rope lights or small individual mini lights. These decorations are available in many styles including deer, polar bears, penguins and even moose! They definitely bring an outdoor display to life!
5. Nativity Scene. Whether made of wood, plastic or lights these touching Christmas decorations remind every passerby what the season is really about!
4. Outdoor Christmas tree. Though there are some artificial trees which can be placed outdoors, many people prefer to decorate a real tree with large, oversized ornaments and outdoor string lights!
3. Santa and his Sleigh. Possibly the most popular Christmas outdoor decoration, a display of Santa is sure to be a hit with those who are young and young at heart!
2. Wreaths, Swags and Garlands. These natural, fragrant and economical outdoor decorations are always popular. Whether made by hand, or purchased at a local floral shop evergreen wreaths, swags and garlands have the feeling of old time Christmas.
Finally, our number one Christmas outdoor decoration…a Snowman of course! Always made by hand and enjoyed by the whole family a simple snowman is one of the greatest outdoor decorations available!