Exterior Christmas Decoration: Competing Neighbors
If in your neighborhood, people cherish the tradition of decorating outside in their yards, during the holiday season, you're probably aware of the consequences. Yes, exterior Christmas decoration will get you into the Christmas spirit, but the inevitable contest between competing neighbors can rapidly raise the price for your pleasure.
I've been accused of being a fanatic when it comes time to decorate for Christmas. I have several strings of lights, a Father Christmas lawn statue and the requisite reindeer to accompany him in my front yard. Each season I usually add at least one new exterior Christmas decoration to my spirited display, so I will be one up on everyone else on the block.
Exterior Christmas Decoration Savings
And, I've discovered the best method of ensuring it doesn't have to become all that expensive of an investment. Yes, by buying a new exterior Christmas decoration after the holidays each year. This will save you a lot of money. If you purchase that very same exterior decoration in November or December you would probably pay full price. After the new year, you'll experience excellent savings.
Of course, the most obvious outdoor decorations you'll see during the holidays are lights. The wide variety of colored and/or blinking lights adorn—not only—your Christmas tree but the exterior of your house as well. Many folks decorate the eaves of their home with red, green, white or even blue lights, or on a spruce—or any other—tree. Reminder: buying these lights after the season is over will get you great savings, maybe even 1/2 price.
Here's a great idea that'll save you money even if you aren't considered a craft expert. Make this item into an exterior Christmas decoration:
- Get a hold of a large square-ish cardboard box, gift wrapping paper and a large bow.
- Strengthen the box with packing tape, and stuffing inside.
- Wrap the box up in the Christmas themed gift paper and apply the bow.
Voilą, you've just created a clever and inexpensive Christmas decoration.
Another good resource for finding Christmas related items is at garage sales. The trick is to catch people who are moving out of town or to a smaller property; they sell larger items so they won't have to move them to their new place. You can sometimes find very inexpensive exterior Christmas decorations at sales of this type.
So, this year as December rapidly approaches, don't overlook the outside of your home. Find an appropriate exterior Christmas decoration or two (or three, or…) to display your spirit of the holiday season. But beware, you'll probably encourage your neighbors to do likewise.