24 Festive Christmas Decorations For Every Budget
Have you started looking for festive Christmas decorations?
For my Irish husband, being away from his family during Christmas is always tough, so decorating our home with Christmas decorations always cheers him up. Plus, we get to share with our daughter, traditions we both cherish and love to celebrate.
Here is a list of festive Christmas decorations to help you get your house to feel like Christmas with little effort and top results, without ever looking cheap. If you have time to craft, I have amazing DIY ideas for the whole family.
But if time is missing, I get it. Now that I am a mom, I know when it’s best just to buy it. (I see you, mama with zero free time! O_O).
So with this Christmas decorations list, you’re also just a click away from the perfect Christmas decoration.
24 Best Festive Christmas Decorations
1.The Christmas Tree
This one is so obvious that I almost forgot to mention it! This is the one piece that gives a Christmas vibe just by itself.
You can either wait for the local shop to open and get yourself a fresh tree or get an artificial one.
Why an artificial one? No needles all over the floor, you get to reuse it (don’t buy the cheapest one, and it will last for a long time), it’s sustainable and eco-friendly as long as you don’t buy a new one every year.
Here are my favorite ones to purchase online:
2.Ornaments
Whether it’s to decorate your Christmas tree or hang around the house, ornaments are a classic when it comes to Christmas decorations.
Here are my favorite ones to shop:
Now, if you like to craft or have kids, DIY ornaments are the perfect Christmas decorations to make yourself.
- Clay and Salt-Dough Ornaments
- Origami Ornaments
- Felt Ornaments
3.Garlands
Garlands are such an easy and effective way to wrap your house in a festive ambiance.
Here are my favorite garlands to shop online:
- Natural and classic look: traditional foliage look and pine cone
- Light garland: warm white, or Christmas color theme ; green and red.
- Pearls and Baubles: for a festive look.
You can wrap them around your windows, shelves, the staircase, and the Christmas Tree.
4.DIY Garlands
DIY garlands are great if you’re looking for budget-friendly festive Christmas decorations. Plus, if you have kids, you can have them make them!
- Orange Slices garlands
A total classic! Slice oranges thinly, bake them at a low temperature, then string them on twine. They add a natural pop of colour, smell incredible, and cost almost nothing.
- Paper Chain Garland
Cut coloured paper into strips about 2–3 cm wide. Tape, glue, or staple a strip in a loop. Take a second strip, insert it in the loop, then close it into a loop as well. Continue until the garland reaches your desired length. Alternate colors to create festive patterns!
5.Christmas Baubles
A classic to hang on your tree or add to your wreath and table centerpiece. You can have them personalized with pictures and names as well.
6.Santa and Christmas Figures
I love Christmas figures such as Santa, angels, cherubs, and elves to hang on the tree or place around the house.
7.Nativity Figures
The nativity scene, called a crèche (old French term), is a common Christmas decoration.
You can shop the full set here:
8.Candles
Nothing sets that cosy Christmas vibe quite like the soft, flickering glow of candles scattered around your home.
Here are my favorite ones to shop for Christmas:
9.Mason Jar Candle Lanterns
Wash old jars, add a tealight, sprinkle salt at the bottom for a “snow” effect, and tie a ribbon around the lid. Beautiful and practically free.
10.Wreath
Such a classic! If you have time to make it, here is a simple guide.
But if you just need my favorite pick to buy online, here you go:
11.Centerpiece
Here are a few ideas to bring together amazing and festive Christmas centerpieces:
- The traditional holiday green: holly and pine cones
- Candles, beaded garlands, and ribbons
If you don’t have time to make them yourself, here are my favorite ones to buy:
12.Table runner
Just one table runner, and you can easily have a festive decoration in no time.
Here are my favorite table runners to shop for Christmas:
13.Place and Name tags
Such a simple way to add a festive and personal touch to your table, they can also be used when wrapping your gifts.
Here are some DIY ideas:
- Simple paper name tags
- Clay name tags
- Sugar Cane Place tags
14.Napkin Rings
Such a simple way to add a festive touch to your table.
You can shop for my favorite ones here:
15.Warm White Fairy Lights
The quickest and easiest way to make anything feel festive. Wrap them around windows, shelves, the staircase, or inside clear jars.
You should get these, they look so great:
16.Ribbons
Ribbons are a staple when it comes to Christmas decorations, such as small ones to hang on the Christmas tree or to decorate candles. But I also love big ones to hang on doors or the mantel.
17.Festive Doormats
As simple as a doormat can get, the ones with a festive pun or cheerful patterns are the perfect way to spread the Christmas joy as you’re stepping into the house.
18.Outdoor Decorations
Now, some focus on a cozy vibe inside the house, but Christmas is also the perfect time to pimp up your house and yard for the whole neighborhood to enjoy.
Here are my favorite Outdoor Christmas decorations to shop online:
19.Festive Cushion Covers
This is a very simple and yet effective way to make your home feel like Christmas. Throw a few festive pillows on the couch or armchairs, and you have a warm and cozy home.
Here are my favorite ones to shop:
- If you want to go for a traditional and rustic vibe
- To follow the famous Christmas colors theme
- For a more subtle look
20.Christmas Stockings
Christmas stockings hanging by the mantel is the perfect way to give your house a festive look.
If you don’t have some already, here are my favorite Christmas stockings for the whole family:
21.Fake Snow Spray
Fake snow spray on the windows to make it feel even warmer and cozier indoors.
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- You can shop my favorite here: the best fake snow spray to buy.
22.Festive Scented Potpourri
Make your house smell like Christmas with this perfect potpourri blend.
23.Music Carousel
A Christmas-themed Music Carousel is such a magical item to spread the holiday joy in the house. Kids will love it!
24.Singing Santa
I have vivid memories of the singing Santa at home as a kid. When it was time for it to be placed by the fireplace, I knew Christmas was just around the corner!
Simple Ideas, Big Christmas Wow
Now you’re all set to decorate your house with festive Christmas decorations that feel like you and spread the holiday cheer.
Let me know which ideas you picked and how you made them your own!
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