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90 Fun Christmas Decorations That Showcase What the Holiday is All About

Creating a winter wonderland isn't as hard as you think.

MIchael Partenio

Out of all the holidays, Christmas is the perfect opportunity to let your creativity and design aesthetic shine. Whether you're obsessed with finding the perfect spot to hang festive lights, pinpointing fun crafts to amp up your living room mantel or settling on eye-catching table settings, there are so many Christmas decorations that can bring your space to life for the holiday.

Click through for some of our favorite Christmas decoration ideas to bring holiday cheer to every corner of your home. Here, you'll find playful DIYs at different price points for everything from your front door (browse the Christmas wreath picks, for instance) to a kid's bedroom. With any of these easy Christmas decor projects, you're bound to get into the holiday spirit.

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Christmas Card Tree

You probably receive a countless number of Christmas cards (which isn't a bad thing), so pick the very best to display on your wall. Arrange them in a Christmas tree shape for a festive look.

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Prize Ribbon Tree

Considering all of the times you snagged prize ribbons as a kid, there's no reason why you can't find a spot for some on your Christmas tree. String a collection of colorful ribbons together to make a playful garland.

SHOP PRIZE RIBBONS

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Chalkboard Santa Sign

There's no doubt that Santa and Rudolf will appreciate a handwritten chalkboard greeting when they swing by for milk and cookies.

SHOP CHALKBOARD

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Ice Skates Wreath

This year, forgo the traditional wreath and try an unexpected design, like this ice skates wreath with pom-poms and pretty silver ornaments.

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Crafty Leaf Garland

Put your creativity on full display by dressing your Christmas dinner table with a DIY leaf garland. All you need are green craft paper and fun red jingle bells to complete the look.

SHOP GREEN CRAFT PAPER

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Berries Galore

Looking for an easy way to take simple garland to the next level? For a standout holiday entrance, wrap garland in red berries—a perfect accent to frame your door—and then hang a wreath of the same design to pull the look together.

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Pops of Plaid

Boost your living room's cozy factor with an assortment of stockings in a festive plaid pattern.

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Felt Tree Hurricanes

Go for a playful, crafty look by sprucing up your table with glass hurricanes decked out in felt Christmas trees. Play up the green theme with complementary dishware, cloth napkins, and spruce branches.

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Festive Pillow

Watching your favorite holiday movies will be way more enjoyable with a cozy throw pillow in the mix. Top a red pillow with white ribbon and a bit of greenery to enliven any basic chair or sofa.

SHOP RED PILLOWS

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DIY an Advent Calendar

If you're not feeling traditional chocolate or toy advent calendars, make your own with paper tags and on-theme trinkets. That way, the whole family can join in on the fun.

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Wrap Garland Around Bedposts

Your kids won't have to worry about any rogue pine needles with this felt holly leaf garland. Just weave it between the bedposts and bed frame to ensure that it stays in place all night long.

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Decorate a Tabletop Tree

A diminutive tree feels just as majestic as an eight-footer when perched atop a table. Bonus: Santa will love the space beneath the table for stashing larger gifts!

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Build a Makeshift Fireplace

No fireplace? No problem! Attach this cloth wall hanging, hang stockings with care, and easily remove it once the festivities are over.

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Go for the Candy Effect

Skip the traditional red and green, and opt for candy-colored ornaments instead. Add some candy canes and peppermint garland for good measure.

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Have Fun With Santa

Once Santa does his yearly duties, he can let his hair (or beard?) down. Show everyone his true colors — red, white, and wild — with a cute, mantel-ready display.

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Deck the Walls

When you have too many gifts underneath the tree, it's time to get creative. Enter this gift-covered bookshelf, complete with matching wrapping paper and black, white, and silver touches.

RELATED: Genius Gift Wrap Ideas for Prettier Presents

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Mix In Fresh Fruit

If you believe apples are only reserved for fall, think again. Stick them throughout a large evergreen garland for a fresh look.

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Dress Up a Twig Tree

For an affordable décor option, spray paint a twig and accessorize it with mini ornaments. The best part? You don't have to worry about watering it.

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String an Assortment of Mittens

Your kids managed to build up quite the extensive collection of mismatched mittens last year. Luckily, they still have a use: Create a garland that you can hang in their room (to remind them to keep track of their mittens this year).

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Mix and Match Gift Wrap

Before you start wrapping real presents, practice your skills with seasonal paper and ribbons on leftover Amazon boxes (you know you have 'em) for an instant outdoor display.

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Bring Fresh Flowers to the Table

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Count Down to Christmas

For an eye-catching statement, place a lightbox underneath the tree (until it's time for presents, of course) to count down the days until Christmas.

SHOP LIGHTBOXES

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Add Rustic Charm

Just because you don't live in a log cabin doesn't mean you can't play pretend. Bust out all of your antique shop finds — wooden boxes, snow-covered tabletop trees, and vintage sleds — and use them to decorate any room in the house.

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Assemble a Peppermint-Inspired Table

Here's proof that candy canes deserve a seat at the table. Customize your tablescape with patterned napkins, a striped table runner, and sprigs shaped like the traditional Christmas sweet.

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DIY the Doormat

Upgrade a plain coir mat with graphic white trees. While you're at it, add a few stripes of red paint to a metal pail.

SHOP DOORMATS

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Lean on Evergreens

Bring in different textures and colors by adding greens, plaid, and knits all in one Christmas-ready space. And if you use real evergreen, it'll smell equally as festive.

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Get Playful With Balloons

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Choose a Charlie Brown Tree

Bigger isn't always better. A tiny tree brings plenty of cheer, and it's easier for kids to decorate. Just maybe put the more fragile ornaments somewhere else ...

SHOP CHARLIE BROWN TREES

Amanda Garrity Associate Lifestyle Editor As the Associate Lifestyle Editor for GoodHousekeeping.com, Amanda oversees gift guides and covers home, holidays, food, and other lifestyle news.

Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor, Good Housekeeping Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers decorating ideas, home tours, gift guides and more.

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