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Besides the snow, it’s not hard to know that it’s Christmas time. Stores, homes, and really anything that can support a garland will be festooned with some sort of decor. While these can range from cheap and tacky to intricate and ornate, there are a few people out there who take it upon themselves to make something new and special for the holidays.
We’ve gathered the most interesting, festive, and creative Christmas decorations that netizens have shared online. So get comfy by the fire as you scroll on through, upvote your favorites, and comment on what you think about what these folks have put together.
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#1
Local Library Made This Snowman Out Of Books
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Don't let him melt! No beverages in the library.
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#2
Holiday Decor Done Right
#3
Christmas Ready. I’ve Transformed My Outside Room With Fairy Lights, Foraged Greenery And Lots And Lots Of Candles
Alpacas_Are_Life 1 year ago
That's gorgeous! I would love to have that and I would leave it up all year!
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
I could live there. Where's the bed and bathroom? I'll eat at Applebees.
Oftentimes people forget or perhaps aren’t even aware that Christmas is a sort of Christian “rebranding” of Saturnalia, the Roman holiday celebrating the winter solstice. Both gift-giving and some decorations were, reportedly, part of this holiday long before it was associated with the birth of Christ.
The Romans weren’t the only culture to celebrate the winter solstice, for example, the Germanic people had the concept of Yule, a word which we still use today. Similarly, the Celts understood the significance of this time of year and would even decorate trees in its honor. All in all, some form of “Christmas” can be found all over the world.
#4
Finally Finished The Christmas Decorations
KinoEel 1 year ago
Year round, plain at Halloween, a Satan hat at Christmas, a basket at Easter, the list goes on
Minecraftemery (he/him CisHet) 1 year ago
Satan hat? Lol I think that would be more suited for Halloween...
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Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago
My neighbor has a couple of skeletons sitting on his porch bench. He decorates them for everything: President's Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, etc. It's always fun to go around the corner and see what this month holds.
#5
I Wasn't Going To Decorate This Year For The First Time Ever Because I've Been Struggling With Anxiety/Depression. I'm So Glad I Decided To Do It Anyway
Dale Williams 1 year ago
The best way to improve your mood at this time of year is to put decorations up, I have poor mental health too and decorating my flat (which I live in by myself) always helps me during the worst months for my depression.
Rosie Red 1 year ago
I struggle with depression almost all year round, but the winter is the hardest. I think it's the short daylight hours. I have an artificial ficus tree with white led lights. I put it on at night year round. The twinkling lights lighten my mood.
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Auntriarch 1 year ago
I leave the lights up all year, saves putting them away, and I can turn them on any time I want
Rose Ahern 1 year ago
I lost my son 6 years ago never taught I'd put up a Xmas tree again.i did it was sad.but beautiful memories
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
How do you keep the three stockings, AND the four pictures evenly aligned??
#6
My House Reminded Me Of A Christmas Card
TheOddPotater (she/her) 1 year ago
[not pictured: at least 4 cats inside to make the coziest home ever!]
Load More Replies... Indeed, the tree is perhaps the most enduring symbol of Christmas. Its current incarnation, as an evergreen tree with some decorations most likely originated with Protestant Germans in the 15th century in North Eastern Germany or in what is now the Baltic States. The rest of the decorations would evolve over time as various craftspeople tried their hands at making something unique.
#7
Go Big Or Go Home, Right?
Storm Rise 1 year ago
I mean- it's amazing, but imagine being the poor bugger next door trying to sleep without industrial grade light blocking curtains!
#8
Home Alone Has Always Been My Favorite Christmas Movie. Here Are Some Sculpture Decorations I Made
The faces are resin prints from 3D models I sculpted digitally. The rest of the head is a combo of construction foam, wood filler, and Bondo attached to Styrofoam. Then I painted them with an airbrush. This was the first time doing something like this for me, so I mostly just made it up as I went along. There are probably better ways of doing something like this but I had fun and learned a lot. The bodies are PVC pipe, pool noodles, cushion foam, and rebar.
PrettyJoyBird 1 year ago
Our fav Christmas movies as well. Great job. Very realistic. Kinda scary yet good.
#9
Office Door Decorating Contest. I Wanted To Be Different
For example, possibly the most iconic Christmas decoration, the glass ornament, is relatively modern, first being created in 19th century Germany. In a curious twist of fate, the decorations were discovered by Frank Winfield Woolworth, of Woolworth's fame, who brought them to the United States.
#10
She’s A Beauty, Clark
Dragons Exist 1 year ago
Oh I live near there, it's called the Gingerbread House and it's there every year and looks awesome
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
I'd want to be paid beaucoup by the hour to put that together. Plus meals, potty breaks, medical insurance, and the front page of the New York Times.
#11
I Worked Really Hard On This, Today Was Our First Snowfall Of The Season. How Did I Do?
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
The first photo I thought was Mars decorated for their version of (Christ)mas.
#12
I️ Got These Little Christmas Ornaments
Patsy Robins 1 year ago
Adorable! And while I assume they’re probably meant to be squirrels, they do look like quokkas!
One of the most wonderful parts of Christmas is just how festive everything begins to look. If you are lucky, many public spaces will be lit up and decorated to brighten up the longer winter nights. Flashing lights, candles, and banners all play their part in turning a normally gray and somewhat depressing time of year into something much more enjoyable.
#13
Santa And Reindeer From 1962 Popular Mechanics Pattern
Danish Susanne 1 year ago
I wish someone would make one like this where I pass by. It is hilarious.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
I think the reindeer are going to demand a raise.
#14
Handmade Christmas Decorations Turned Out Much Better Than Expected
BarkingSquirell 1 year ago
I love that you used Charlie Brown's little imperfect Christmas tree. And everyone loves a Snoopy!
Christine Didier 1 year ago
Let !e know if you decide to make and sell more of these. I love Peanuts and especially Snoopy!
#15
My Neighbor’s Christmas Decoration
No “L” - Noel.
NZCas 1 year ago
Ah thank you! Didn't know there was a caption. Makes sense now.
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J-Stryker666 1 year ago
Awesome! I'm officially stealing this idea for next year muahahahahahahaha
If you live in North America, it can often feel like you don’t even get a break from the festivities. Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas, there is always something going on, from events to just decorations all over the place. It might not be to everyone’s taste, but it can be a nice way to spice things up visually.
#16
My Candle Today Is Lit In The Hope That Everyone Will Be Healthy For Christmas
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
And what about AFTER Christmas? Should we all drop dead in a sea of pine needles?
Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 year ago
Had my 1st ever migraine today and felt horrible but I'm better after lots of rest. Feel better soon friend🕯️
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Neighbor's Christmas Decorations
#18
Frozen Land
Lydsylou (she/her) 1 year ago
Frozen js kinda messed up. I mean Elsa's parents discover she had these dangerous powers but instead of asking the troll guy what to do about it they just lock her in her room and go on holiday
Traditionally, most places are decorated by or around the first advent, but sometimes Christmas starts to “creep into” the end of Thanksgiving. Which can be quite jarring, for example, walking into a mall at the end of November and catching those first notes of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”
#19
First Year In This House
Had our neighborhood Christmas party. Put on by a couple who has been in the neighborhood for 40 years. They told me a story of how they didn’t put the lights up one year when it was exceptionally cold in St. Louis. They ran into their neighbors across the street with Down syndrome randomly at the grocery store. His parents told them how much the boy loved the lights, he said his prayers every night looking at the lights. The lights went up the next day. You never know what the extra effort means to others. You never know what the extra effort means to others.
Alpacas_Are_Life 1 year ago
We lived in our house for 28 years and every year our entire corner lot was decorated for Christmas. We moved out of town in September and we have heard from so many people, neighbors and others, about how disappointed they were this year that the corner was dark. It really does affect a lot lot of people.
#20
My Setup. It's No Professional Job, But I'm Proud Of It
#21
I Don't Recall Buying This Christmas Decoration
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
Well, apparently your subconscious remembered and decided that you two needed a lovely, warm Christmas. Your better half is taking a beatific picture for the holidays. Perfect.
At the same time, depending on one's religious denomination, the exact date of Christmas will vary. This can even extend to when one opens gifts. In much of Latin America, one might open them on Christmas Eve. The Easter Church, which operates on a different calendar, doesn't even celebrate Christmas until January 7th.
#22
New Christmas Decorations Went Up In My Neighborhood
TheOddPotater (she/her) 1 year ago
I swear all I can think of is “I’M PICKLE RIIIIICK!” but with a santa hat [sorry i comment too much]
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#23
Do You Decorate Outside For Christmas?
JessieJ&LilyLovebug 1 year ago (edited)
Sheep skin rugs aren't curly. They brush it out straight. I had to sleep on one when I was a kid and was convinced it was a Polar Bear.
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#24
It's A Leg
Tux Cat Momma 1 year ago
The glow of electric sex gleaming in the window...
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So if you have “accidentally” left your decorations this late, just say you are embracing everybody's Christmas. Some superstitions, particularly in the UK, state that if you don’t take down your decorations by the 6th of January (the twelfth night) you then have to leave it up until the following twelfth night, which just sounds like an excuse made up by a lazy dad.
#25
The Help Me. Christmas Decoration
#26
My Little House Is Decorated With Handmade Fresh Garland
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
Did a beautiful job with the fresh garland. You may have a side hustle for Christmas next year.
#27
Any Ideas For Making My Skating Pond Stand Out? Currently Using Incandescent Net Lights
Isabella 1 year ago
Or better OVER the lights to make "ice" shine a bit from underneath like glacier ice
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Lindsay Armstrong 1 year ago
Spray fake snow on the grass underneath. Do a test patch first just in case lol
Anna Stephenson 1 year ago
Put down a tarp and spray with fake snow?- or sue the grass either white or blue
Anna Stephenson 1 year ago
Or instead of fake spray snow- quilt stuffing??
Load More Replies...The first electrically lit-up Christmas tree originated in the United States, which had 80, hand-wired light bulbs, in red white, and blue. Its creator, Edward H. Johnson, who set it up in 1882 was ignored at first. But within two decades, electric lights on trees, windows, and practically everything else had become the norm in the US.
#28
Best Christmas Decorations
#29
This Is How My Roommate And I Decorated Our Door This Year
#30
My Christmas Lights. Come See Us In Katy, TX
Since then, material innovations, disposable income, and accessible tutorials have all “banded together” to allow people with that spark for DIY to impress the internet. So if you are interested in more clever Christmas ideas, Bored Panda has you covered, check out our articles about the best creations for Christmas of 2022 and 2021.
#31
The Magic Of Twinkle Lights At Twilight
John Q Public 1 year ago
this one and the one currently at #22 definitely look like Philly
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Brie Sansotta 1 year ago
Moving that mail slot up a couple feet would be a good Christmas present for the postperson!
sara fulmer 1 year ago
I tgought both to, This is East Coast Brick. Ahhh it just reminds us if our cities.
#32
What Do You All Think, Should I Add More Color? Please Ignore My Ugly Front Door
Mare Freed 1 year ago
Your wreath is beautiful, and I don't think your door is ugly at all. I grew up with well-used screen doors like that, and yours gives me a cozy home-&-warm feeling inside.
#33
We Don’t Have A Christmas Tree So We Used Danny Devito Instead
Natasha Arruda 1 year ago
He did! Assuming the post of this I saw was Actually him replying and not a fake name.
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This Is Definitely A Holiday Home View
#35
I Want Christmas To Be Joyful And Undemanding
Gwenn Kuhns 1 year ago (edited)
Awe, so sweet!! Love the little Dutch shoes.. Had a pair when I was a tiny tot and got so mad she I grew out of them. Still have them after 40+ years.
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
Just saw the Dutch shoes run up the rope ladder and into the house. Could someone check??
#36
My Teacher’s Submission For Our High School Holiday Door Decorating Contest
#37
Deck The Halls
#38
Finally Got Around To Decorating Our Front Door. Christmas Is Coming
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
I've never seen bauble door before! It is so cute, festive and welcoming after getting in from your roaming. A joyous door at the holidays is just the best!
ManyBrothers 1 year ago
I see skeletons being reflected in some of the ornaments above the door....
#39
I Didn't Have A Tree So I Decorated My Piano
#40
Dining Room Festive Fireplace
#41
This Is My Next Door Neighbors’ House. The Guy Across The Street Parks His RV Out Front. So, If We Already Have The Griswold's And Cousin Eddie
That must make my husband and me, no decorations, no kids, Todd and Margo.
#42
Getting Ready For Christmas - Nuremberg, Germany
Valerie Woods 1 year ago
It's wonderful. Snug, cozy, warm, and made proper with slippers on the floor.
#43
Well, It's Certainly Frosty
#44
House Up The Road From Me Looks Fantastic
#45
Here Is A Close-Up Of The Entry
#46
The City Is Alive And Well And Is Packed Up And Down Every Christmas
#47
My Idea Of Perfect
#48
I Did A Christmas Tunnel This Year
Lyone Fein 1 year ago
This is really nice....to give folks a prolonged light filled experience.
#49
Merry Christmas To All. This Is Our Place This Year, Complete With Clark Griswold Hanging From The Gutter On The Left Of The House. Melbourne, Australia
#50
I Want To See More Christmas Skeletons
Natasha Arruda 1 year ago
The house down the street from me is full skeletons with Christmas hats and skeleton reindeer pulling a sleigh. And the giant skeleton putting up lights, but the one down the street has curlers in their 'hair'.
#52
FAQ: “But Doesn’t The Wind Knock It All Over?” The Answer: Yes
#53
Today The Snow Is Falling
#54
Year 3 In Our Beautifully Decorated House
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
Lovely, for one. For another, where do you keep all this stuff stored for the coming year?
Bruce Scheiman 1 year ago
Absolutely love this one. The most extravagant and well, I just really like this one 😁 Love the colors
#55
Traditional-Themed Cozy Christmas
#56
Happy Holidays
#57
Instead Of A Garland Wound Along Your Banister, Why Not Try Something Different This Year?
#59
It's The Gingerbread Man
#60
Do You Remember At Christmas There Was A Limited Number Of Guests You Could Visit And Keep Your Distance From Them?
#63
It's Not The Best, But My First Time Decorating Our Door For Christmas. Makes Me Happy
#64
Decorating Early This Year
#65
This Year's Display
Ashtray 1 year ago
Mine too. We have one that LED lights are not good so my husband put a light on it so we call him ominous snowman. He has a candy cane in his hand so it looks even scarier like he is gonna wack you with it
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#67
Our Outside Decor For This Year
We finally put the finishing touches on it! We play Christmas music every night and hang candy canes on the little tree to give away to passers-by.
#68
My Christmas Lights For This Year
I live in a one-bedroom apartment but I still go all out for Christmas. I ended up replacing the lights around my bedroom window with c7 vintage-style ceramic LED lights (last pic). The building lights in my complex are absurdly bright but hopefully, my Christmas lights compete with them.
#69
Christmas Decorations Done Correctly
#70
First Christmas Decorations Went Up Today
Got a few new things so we leaned into the Christmas spirit early this year instead of putting them away.
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
So just put it all in one place - huh? No front door, no windows, no yard . . . even a neighbor's yard?
#71
Finished The Outside Christmas Decorations Just In Time For Snow
#72
We So Enjoyed Exploring This Sweet Christmas Town Yesterday. Adorable Christmas Touches With Every Turn And The Townspeople Were So Welcoming
So many strangers walking past wished us a merry Christmas.
#73
Christmas Morning
#74
Good Morning. It's Time To Visit Santa Claus At Sletta Soon. I Can't Wait
#75
Snow On Evergreen Boughs Is Such A Great Look
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
I'll take the apartment with the big bay window. By the way, where is this?
#76
I Put My Giant Santa Up Yesterday. So Happy
#77
Already Dreaming About Our Christmas Lights Being Up Again
#78
Christmas Is Finally Outside
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
What's that supposed to mean? Personally, I like being inside, cozy and warm.
#79
Decorating Has Begun, And Trees Will Go Up Tomorrow
#80
2019 Christmas Truck. Love Seeing People's Reactions While Driving Through Town
#81
My Hopes Of Having A White Christmas Have Been Crushed. The Forecast Is Calling For Sunshine And Clear Skies. Mother Nature, How Dare You?
Auntriarch 1 year ago
I know! Every day the news promises a white Christmas, then you look past the headline and it's Scotland. Of course they are going to have snow, it's bloody Scotland!
#82
Progress Picture
#83
Finally Taking Down The Christmas Mantel, I Put Decorations Up Early And Took Them Down Late This Year. Until Next Time Christmas
#84
I Just Started Making Wood Cutouts This Year. I Made These For My Daughter
#85
There Was A Little More Snow Just In Time Until The Door Wreaths Got Winter Decoration In The Form Of Spruce
#86
Christmas Outdoors, Why Not?
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
Maybe you can, but I live in the Midwest and we'd freeze our butts off.
#87
First Christmas In This House, Came Out Close To What I Envisioned. Feel I Need To Switch From Static Display To Light Show Though
#88
I Decorated Early Because There Are No Rules Anymore And I Need The Dopamine
#90
Felt Cozy Decorating For Christmas Yesterday
#91
Our Decorations This Year
#93
One Decoration I Love To Do Every Year Is Line My Built-In Windows With Wrapping Paper So It Looks Like A Christmas Present
#94
My Lights For This Year, Aussie Christmas
#95
There Is A House Near Me Using A McLaren F1 Car As A Christmas Decoration. Balboa Island, CA
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
I'm speechless. Cars are just transportation - or what else ARE they for?
#96
With The Advice I Got. Here’s The Updated Display. Most Importantly The Wife Is Happy With It
Added the “sparkle lights” on the small trees and the lighted wreath on the main house.
#97
I Keep Adding Every Year. Up To 5900 Lights
#98
Christmas Decorations Outside Are All Done
#99
Which Of These Two Christmas Multicolor Light Strings Do You Prefer?
Sue Sanders 1 year ago
I like the tree in the upper window. Otherwise, I don't know what you're referring to. Green door is kinda cool, though.
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mhoulden 1 year ago
Here's a tree made from tinsel and drawing pins that I did on a door a few years ago Tinsel-Tre...53982a.jpg 
Rebecca O’Donnell 1 year ago
For people who can’t get out of the house to see these beautiful homes, seeing these pictures is the next best thing!
Apatheist Account2 1 year ago
I think the world is changing. This will be obsolete in a few years' time (hopefully) and we won't waste the electricity.
Hey! 1 year ago
I don't celebrate Christmas and I say Merry Christmas to anyone who says it to me, otherwise Happy Holidays gets out of my mouth. It is not racist nor oppressive to say Merry Christmas.
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mhoulden 1 year ago
Here's a tree made from tinsel and drawing pins that I did on a door a few years ago Tinsel-Tre...53982a.jpg
Rebecca O’Donnell 1 year ago
For people who can’t get out of the house to see these beautiful homes, seeing these pictures is the next best thing!
Apatheist Account2 1 year ago
I think the world is changing. This will be obsolete in a few years' time (hopefully) and we won't waste the electricity.
Hey! 1 year ago
I don't celebrate Christmas and I say Merry Christmas to anyone who says it to me, otherwise Happy Holidays gets out of my mouth. It is not racist nor oppressive to say Merry Christmas.
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