19+ Festive Ideas for Outdoor Christmas Decorations

Make the outside of your home as festive as the inside with these fast, simple Christmas decorating ideas.

1. Light the way to Christmas cheer

If you want to keep things simple, but still festive, line your walkway with beautiful Christmas luminaries.

This is a great way to add some extra light to your yard and make sure that Santa knows where to find the cookies.

You can make your own luminaries with some white paper bags and battery-operated tea lights, or you can buy some pre-made ones.

2. Santa’s sleigh and reindeer

This classic outdoor Christmas decoration is perfect for a large yard or a wide open space.

Santa’s sleigh and reindeer are a timeless way to make your home feel festive and magical.

You can buy a pre-made display or get creative and make your own.

You could even use a vintage sleigh and reindeer to make your front yard display feel even more special.

You can also add a rustic touch to your front yard by incorporating wooden reindeer and a sleigh. This look is perfect for a country home.

3. Add an outdoor Christmas tree

If you have the space, adding a Christmas tree to your front yard is a great way to make it feel festive.

You can use a real or artificial tree and decorate it with lights, ornaments, and a tree topper.

You can also add a tree made from lights to your yard if you don’t want to deal with a real tree.

There are many different lighted tree options available, from small trees that you can place on your porch to large trees that you can stake into the ground.

4. Create a winter wonderland

A mix of string lights and hanging starburst lights add a fun and festive glow to this beautiful outdoor display.

A coordinating wreath and garland on the front door tie the look together, while a mix of flocked Christmas trees and poinsettias create a winter wonderland on the porch.

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5. Add some sparkle to your front door

If you’re looking to make a big statement with your outdoor Christmas decorations, consider adding a wreath or garland with lights to your front door.

This simple addition can take your door from drab to fab in just a few minutes.

And if you opt for a pre-lit wreath or garland, you won’t have to worry about adding any extra lights to your display.

6. Decorate your front porch

You don’t need a grand entryway to create a beautiful outdoor Christmas display.

This small front porch designed by Ashley of Modern Glam is the perfect example of how to make the most of a small space.

A simple garland and wreath adorned with ribbon and ornaments make a big statement.

And a few small trees in galvanized bucket planters add a touch of green to the space.

7. Bring Christmas to your backyard

We love this idea of decorating a backyard shed to bring Christmas to an unexpected area of your outdoor space.

This shed was transformed into a cozy Christmas cabin with a fresh coat of paint and a few simple decorations.

An outdoor rug, a rocking chair, and a few festive pillows make the space feel extra inviting.

8. Add some Christmas cheer to your windows

Don’t just focus on your front door and porch. Make sure your windows are decked out for the season, too.

We love this classic garland and wreath combo that adds a simple touch of Christmas to the windows of this home.

9. Use your planters to add Christmas cheer

This is one of my favorite outdoor Christmas decorations that we have done! We filled the large planters on our front porch with fresh greenery and added a few pops of red.

We also added a few large ornaments to the greenery and then added lights to the garland.

It’s a very simple and elegant look and it’s so easy to do!

10. Don’t forget the garage

Don’t leave your garage out of your outdoor Christmas decorating plans. Hang a wreath or two on the doors and fill a wheelbarrow with presents.

If you don’t have a wheelbarrow, you could also use a sled or a wagon.

This is a great way to add some color to your decor and bring in a pop of red.

You can also add some lights to the wheelbarrow to make it stand out at night.

11. Create a festive walkway

Greet guests with a festive walkway that leads the way to your front door. Line your path with pre-lit Christmas trees, lighted presents, or lanterns.

To create this look, start with a string of lights or a set of lighted trees to make the shape of your walkway. Then, fill in with additional decorations.

Conclusion

There are so many ways to give your yard a full holiday look. These outdoor Christmas decorations will make your home look merry and bright!