Holiday decorating is a highlight of the season. Finding a great tree…real or artificial, and decorating it is one of the first signs the season is here. Decorating your home for the holidays should be a fun activity that sparks joy and excitement. From the inside, outward there are unlimited ways to have your home reflect your sense of style and enthusiasm for Christmastime.

If the thought of decorating your home for the holidays feels like a chore, you might need some ideas to help make decorating fun! Try these out and see first-hand how much fun decorating for the holidays can be.

Lights make the holiday merry and bright– Lights are a fun and affordable way to give your décor some added glitz. Add battery-operated lights to your garlands and wreaths to help them sparkle. Add lights to your porch, on your bushes, and anywhere you could use a bright boost of color and twinkle.

Living trees create decor and a legacy– If you own your home, consider buying a living tree each year. Have fun with the family planting the tree and decorating it through the years. Before long you’ll have mature trees in your yard that truly represent Christmases past. 

DIY Christmas decor- Everyone loves homemade decor. Parents are thrilled when their young children come home with Christmas crafts from school that are proudly displayed on the fridge. Use the same enthusiasm to create homemade crafts by family members of all ages. Host a Christmas craft-making party complete with cocoa and holiday tunes. Display the crafts proudly on the tree, or wherever they look best.

Did you know? One of the easiest ways to make holiday decorating fun is to take special care when putting decor away at the end of the season. Securing decor in easy-to-use containers and making sure decor is organized and easy to access will save time and energy next year.

If the idea of decorating feels like a burden you can always delegate. Allow your children to display their favorite decor or hire a professional to come in and glam your home. You don’t have to decorate if it doesn’t sound fun, there are plenty of ways to express your spirit without causing stress. Find your groove and make decorating fun and easy so you can spend the rest of the season enjoying the beauty.