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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Local Library Made This Snowman Out Of Books
Holiday Decor Done Right
Christmas Ready. I’ve Transformed My Outside Room With Fairy Lights, Foraged Greenery And Lots And Lots Of Candles
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.
Finally Finished The Christmas Decorations
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
My House Reminded Me Of A Christmas Card
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.
Go Big Or Go Home, Right?
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.
Our fav Christmas movies as well. Great job. Very realistic. Kinda scary yet good.
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.
She’s A Beauty, Clark
I Worked Really Hard On This, Today Was Our First Snowfall Of The Season. How Did I Do?
I️ Got These Little Christmas Ornaments
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.
Santa And Reindeer From 1962 Popular Mechanics Pattern
Handmade Christmas Decorations Turned Out Much Better Than Expected
I love that you used Charlie Brown's little imperfect Christmas tree. And everyone loves a Snoopy!
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.
My Candle Today Is Lit In The Hope That Everyone Will Be Healthy For Christmas
Neighbor's Christmas Decorations
Frozen Land
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.”
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.
My Setup. It's No Professional Job, But I'm Proud Of It
I Don't Recall Buying This Christmas Decoration
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.
New Christmas Decorations Went Up In My Neighborhood
Do You Decorate Outside For Christmas?
It's A Leg
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.
The Help Me. Christmas Decoration
My Little House Is Decorated With Handmade Fresh Garland
Any Ideas For Making My Skating Pond Stand Out? Currently Using Incandescent Net Lights
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.
Best Christmas Decorations
This Is How My Roommate And I Decorated Our Door This Year
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.
The Magic Of Twinkle Lights At Twilight
What Do You All Think, Should I Add More Color? Please Ignore My Ugly Front Door
We Don’t Have A Christmas Tree So We Used Danny Devito Instead
This Is Definitely A Holiday Home View
I Want Christmas To Be Joyful And Undemanding
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.
My Teacher’s Submission For Our High School Holiday Door Decorating Contest
Deck The Halls
Finally Got Around To Decorating Our Front Door. Christmas Is Coming
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!
I Didn't Have A Tree So I Decorated My Piano
Dining Room Festive Fireplace
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.
Getting Ready For Christmas - Nuremberg, Germany
Well, It's Certainly Frosty
House Up The Road From Me Looks Fantastic
Here Is A Close-Up Of The Entry
The City Is Alive And Well And Is Packed Up And Down Every Christmas
My Idea Of Perfect
I Did A Christmas Tunnel This Year
This is really nice....to give folks a prolonged light filled experience.
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
I Want To See More Christmas Skeletons
At Least Now It's Christmas At The Entrance
FAQ: “But Doesn’t The Wind Knock It All Over?” The Answer: Yes
Today The Snow Is Falling
Year 3 In Our Beautifully Decorated House
Traditional-Themed Cozy Christmas
Happy Holidays
Instead Of A Garland Wound Along Your Banister, Why Not Try Something Different This Year?
I Couldn't Wait. Cozy Christmas Lights Went On Today
It's The Gingerbread Man
Do You Remember At Christmas There Was A Limited Number Of Guests You Could Visit And Keep Your Distance From Them?
Just Decorated My Shop For Christmas
Small But Christmas Cozy
It's Not The Best, But My First Time Decorating Our Door For Christmas. Makes Me Happy
Decorating Early This Year
This Year's Display
My Bedroom Decorated For Christmas
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.
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.
Christmas Decorations Done Correctly
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.
So just put it all in one place - huh? No front door, no windows, no yard . . . even a neighbor's yard?
Finished The Outside Christmas Decorations Just In Time For Snow
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.
Christmas Morning
Good Morning. It's Time To Visit Santa Claus At Sletta Soon. I Can't Wait
Once more, need more information. Otherwise, nice little arrangement.
Snow On Evergreen Boughs Is Such A Great Look
I Put My Giant Santa Up Yesterday. So Happy
Already Dreaming About Our Christmas Lights Being Up Again
Christmas Is Finally Outside
What's that supposed to mean? Personally, I like being inside, cozy and warm.
Decorating Has Begun, And Trees Will Go Up Tomorrow
2019 Christmas Truck. Love Seeing People's Reactions While Driving Through Town
My Hopes Of Having A White Christmas Have Been Crushed. The Forecast Is Calling For Sunshine And Clear Skies. Mother Nature, How Dare You?
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!
Progress Picture
Finally Taking Down The Christmas Mantel, I Put Decorations Up Early And Took Them Down Late This Year. Until Next Time Christmas
I Just Started Making Wood Cutouts This Year. I Made These For My Daughter
There Was A Little More Snow Just In Time Until The Door Wreaths Got Winter Decoration In The Form Of Spruce
Christmas Outdoors, Why Not?
Maybe you can, but I live in the Midwest and we'd freeze our butts off.
First Christmas In This House, Came Out Close To What I Envisioned. Feel I Need To Switch From Static Display To Light Show Though
I Decorated Early Because There Are No Rules Anymore And I Need The Dopamine
The Cherry Trees Are Confused
Felt Cozy Decorating For Christmas Yesterday
Our Decorations This Year
Baby Yoda Christmas
One Decoration I Love To Do Every Year Is Line My Built-In Windows With Wrapping Paper So It Looks Like A Christmas Present
My Lights For This Year, Aussie Christmas
There Is A House Near Me Using A McLaren F1 Car As A Christmas Decoration. Balboa Island, CA
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.
I Keep Adding Every Year. Up To 5900 Lights
Christmas Decorations Outside Are All Done
Which Of These Two Christmas Multicolor Light Strings Do You Prefer?
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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Here's a tree made from tinsel and drawing pins that I did on a door a few years ago Tinsel-Tre...53982a.jpg
Here's a tree made from tinsel and drawing pins that I did on a door a few years ago Tinsel-Tre...53982a.jpg