Outdoor Holiday Decorating Ideas

Not sure where to get started? Christmas inflatables are a great first step. They're the simpliest way to create a wonderland of familiar characters or customized scenes. Sizes vary, so choose pre-lit inflatables that fit your yard and will be visible from the street. Once you’ve decided where to place them, installation is quick and simple.

• Just plug them into an outdoor extension cord and inflate.
• Make sure to tie inflatables securely to the ground with stakes.
• Check tethers periodically throughout the season and tighten if necessary.

Tip: Easily deflate your airblown decorations, fold them up and store for next year.

Outdoor yard decorations are always a holiday hit.* Made from lightweight, durable materials, outdoor yard decorations will hold up to the elements, season after season. Choose from a wide variety of themes, materials and light types. It's easy to be the talk of the block with the best outdoor Christmas decorations on the street.

• Three-dimensional figures have relatively easy-to-assemble designs that also allow simple disassembly for storage.
• Pop-up models expand for prominent display during the holidays. At the end of the season, they collapse to conserve storage space in the attic, garage or utility closet.
• Outfitted with LED lights that stay cool to the touch.

Adding Christmas pathway lights is another bright decorating idea. They are easy to stake into the ground to highlight a landscape feature or illuminate your driveway and sidewalk.

• Consider battery-operated or solar-powered varieties for installations not near a power source.
• Corded varieties can string together for longer stretches.
• Some smart holiday pathway lights let you control light show effects, colors and more from your smartphone.

The right outdoor Christmas lights can really help your yard decorations shine season after season. Christmas string lights are a classic way to show your holiday spirit. For a gentle glow, choose from clear white, cool white and warm white varieties. Or create a traditional look with solid, multiple colors or string light sets with the function to change colors.

For even more ways to light up your holidays, consider adding rope lights, icicle lights, net lights and novelty lights. Each type comes in an almost endless variety of colors and bulb shapes.

Set up a dazzling show on your home with Christmas light projectors and spotlights.

• Wire Lights are ideal for wrapping around tree trunks, mailboxes and more.
• Battery Operated Lights allow you to add a festive touch to areas in your yard where's there no electrical outlet within reach.
• Novelty Lights let you decorate your yard, your way. Make a signature holiday statement with unique, uncommon options.

Make your holiday more convenient with outdoor light sets that are designed to work seamlessly with smart home hubs, smart phones and other smart devices.

Make your entryway merrier with porch Christmas trees. Your can choose pre-lit, or string your own lights. Adorn with decorations or keep a natural look.

• Tree heights range from about 3 feet to more than 6 feet tall.
• Available in most common Christmas tree varieties.
• Narrower profiles allow for easy placement near the front door.
• Enhance the appearance with a flocked/frosted finish or decorative add-ins like pinecones or cranberries.

Tip: Porch trees are great to use as an accent piece indoors or in place of a full-size tree in smaller spaces.

Create a timeless atmosphere with prelit, natural-looking, faux Christmas wreaths, garland and Christmas swag. Outdoor greenery comes flocked or frosted, decorated with pine cones, holly, ribbon, burlap, glitter, ornaments and much more. You can even deck out your space with a silver, monogrammed or mesh wreath.

Both pre-lit and unlit Christmas greenery comes in a wide range of sizes, lengths and styles. If you want more versatility, choose unlit wreaths, garland and swag. Leave your greenery free of illumination or add your own battery-operated lights.

Before you can put up your new Christmas greenery:

• Make sure to have the correct wreath hangers to do the job. Many mantel garland hangers feature a hook to put up Christmas stockings, too.
• Don’t forget wreath storage solutions to organize and protect your Christmas greenery throughout the rest of the year.

Share the traditional meaning of the season with an attention-getting outdoor Nativity scene and other religious themed decorations. This classic addition to your Christmas decor will bring a smile all season long.

• Make your Nativity scene even more impressive by including all three kings.
• For a final touch, add an elegant and graceful illuminated angel to greet visitors with a message of peace and good news.

Keep things bright, merry and coordinated. Choose a theme for your outdoor holiday decor. Think about your favorite things about the Christmas season and fill your your with its most memorable symbols.

• Santa Claus is always holiday-ready and with a little help from the big guy, you'll be too.
• Snowmen the coolest characters .
• Nutcrackers – March through the holidays in style.
• Ornaments - A classic symbol that embodies the season.

Choose holiday lawn decor that helps build the anticipation of Christmas. Recall fond memories with displays that are enjoyed by children and adults alike. Show off the unusual, novel and amazing scenes of Christmas. Or, stick with the classics, like Saint Nick himself.

• Disney characters bring the wonder of childhood favorites to your Christmas season.
• Holiday movie favorites let characters from animated classics play a starring role in your holiday this year.

Whether it’s a movie character or a favorite pet, animals are a wonderful part of the holiday season. Include them when selecting Christmas lawn decorations. Meet all of Santa's little helpers and bring them home to your outdoor holiday spaces.