Decorating for Christmas is one of the best parts of the holiday season. Here are some simple tips that will help anyone from a novice designer working on their first yard to old pros who have been decorating for years. This varies greatly by culture and region, even in the United States. The basic rule, though, is that you can decorate anytime after Thanksgiving. We always do it the second week of December, and I used to have neighbors who would do all of their decorating on Christmas Eve.
Putting up outside Christmas decorations can take hours, or even an entire weekend. The best way to cut down on that time is to start with a good plan. Here are some tips: 3. Think of colors. All white lights make the display look more elegant, but can get boring for large displays. Large, solid blue, green and red lights give a retro feel and make people think of their own childhoods. Current trends are leaning more towards neon colored led lights, which give a fresh and exciting look.
4. Pick a focal point. This can be an inflatable Santa, a nativity scene, or several lighted reindeer standing around a lit tree. This will give the display more purpose, and will make it much more visually appealing.
5. Choose a wreath. You will want to hang something on your door. This makes the home look inviting, and gives a little decoration during the day when the lights are off.Christmas Outside Decorations for 2011
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