Ideas

One idea in animated outdoor Christmas decor is the inflatable Ferris wheel which contains a bunch of holiday creatures. Even though inflatable figures are often on the gaudy side of decorating ideas, if the piece is used as the focal point in the yard, and the other decorations are all toned down around it, then it can be used as a fun focus in the yard without being tasteless. In the Ferris wheel there is a Santa Claus and several snowmen, in addition to elves, all riding with glee. If the yard is decorated with a patch of fake snow underneath the display, and white icicle lights around the doorway of the home, then the yard can look festive while being fun and tasteful.

Another idea in animated outdoor Christmas decor is decorations to hang on the wall. There are some decorations that are formed into different figures, such as snowmen, Santa’s, reindeer and elves. These figures have lights that will flash on and off on different parts of the figure to make it look like the figure is moving. One example of this is Santa Claus waving his arm as the passerby’s. In another example, there is a sled full of children that is sitting at the top of a hill. The lights turn on and off, making the display seem as though the children are sledding down the hill to the bottom where they all tumble off, smiling, into a snow bank.

Finally, animated outdoor Christmas decor can also be found in wire-based figures, such as a couple of reindeer who seem to be looking from side to side before leaning down to munch on something on the ground.

Figures and Lights

There are some people that like to go with a religious theme in outdoor Christmas yard decor. There are many different sizes and styles of creches that are on the market today. There are some that are made of wood while others are made out of wire or plastic. Some of the figures are life size or close to that, while others are smaller to fit in the yard more efficiently. In some of the creches, there are all of the figures that are mentioned in the Christmas story, such as Mary, Joseph, Jesus, angels, animals, wise men and shepherds. In others, there are fewer figures, but the crèche still has the main elements in it. In other religious themes, there are angels blowing their trumpets, as well as lighted crosses to stand in the yard.

There are other people who like to use Santa Claus and his story in their outdoor Christmas yard decor. In these themes, there is often a Santa Claus in his sleigh that are sitting on the roof of the house, often lighted so that it looks like Santa and the reindeer are moving while up there. There are other sleighs that are made to sit on the lawn, and there are even Santa’s that are made to look like they are just coming out of the chimney of the home. There are elves and reindeer that can stand in the yard, often moving slowly, thus catching the passerby’s eyes.

Other than these regular themes, there are also snowmen that stand happily front and center in the yard, as well as gingerbread men, penguins and other little creatures. There are many different choices in lights for the home, from icicle lights, netted lights, and strings of lights that can be hung on the home and bushes.

Lights

There are different types of lighted outdoor Christmas decor. For instance, manufacturers have come up with a solution to the tedious nature of stringing Christmas lights in the bushes in front of the home. Instead of trying to keep them untangled and evenly spaced on the bushes, the individual can use the new style of lights which are already placed evenly across a sort of netting that can be placed over the tops of the bushes. This makes it very easy to put the lights on the bushes as well as to take them off again when the season is over. The lights do not get tangled like they do with the other method and are easy to store, neatly folding up to pack away.

There are other lighted outdoor Christmas decor contraptions that can be found in different specialty shops. There are some figures that are strung with Christmas lights that blink on and off in a way that makes it look as though it is moving. For instance, there is a Santa Claus that is made to hang on the side of the house that looks like he is waving as the lights of his arm turn on and off. There are other lighted outdoor Christmas décor ideas like specialty figures that fit the likes of the family. There is one decor idea that has a couple of kids that are riding a sled with a scarf that looks like it is dangling in the breeze behind the child because the lights turn on and off. There is another one that has a reindeer that is standing very suavely by a set of golf clubs for the family that enjoys golfing. There are even little ginger bread figures in lighted outdoor Christmas décor that can be placed in different places in the yard, looking exuberant and cheerful, ready for Santa Claus to visit on Christmas Eve.

Lights and Animation

There are some unique outdoor Christmas decorations that are made from lights and look as though they are animated. For instance, there are penguins that are dressed to look like elves and are holding chain saws in their hands. These penguins are sawing a block of ice into the shape of a Christmas gift. Another, more simple lighting arrangement is Rudolf, who is made entirely of solid white lights, with the only exception being his nose, which is a red light that blinks on and off. For those that are cat lovers, there are unique outdoor Christmas decorations that utilize cats in different poses, dressed as different Christmas characters. For instance, there is a cute little cat made of lights that is topped with a Santa hat. There is another cute little kitty that is dressed like Santa’s helper, holding a little hammer in his paw.

Other unique outdoor Christmas decorations are perfect for families with children. There are inflatable, animated figures that are made for the yard. There are large Mickey Mouse figures that are dressed like Santa Claus and look like they are waving to the people passing by. The inside of the belly of Mickey is clear and has a festive Christmas scene inside of it which is animated, showing Santa in his shop with his elves making toys. There are also Santa figures that can be attached to the side of the house so that Santa looks like he is trying to climb into the window. There are others that have a sleigh with reindeer that can be attached to the roof of the house, some of which have lights that make it look like the reindeer are prancing away on the roof. There are other sleighs that can be found for the yard with lights and contain Santa and a bag of presents.

What to Do

The foundation of any outdoor Christmas decoration idea is lights. Once the lights have been decided on, then the rest of the outdoor decorations can be formed around the lighting styles. For those who want more sophisticated outdoor Christmas decoration ideas, white lights are the best to use since they create that classic, wintery effect in the yard. The white icicle lights are a great variation to mix into the traditionally strung lights so that the home might be outlined in the white lights and the icicle lights can hang down from the eaves by the front door of the home or over the garage. More lights can be added to the trees and bushes in the front yard to also create a luminescent effect in the yard, with the light nettings being convenient to use on the bushes since they are already evenly spaced and easy to put on or remove.

After the lights are set up, if the area does not have snow, the individual might invest in a patch or two of fake snow to place in the theme areas of the yard. Individuals should decide what the focal point in the yard is going to be. For a very classy outdoor Christmas decoration idea, a small fountain can be bought which can be decorated with lights and can be filled with different silver and gold enlarged ornaments, such as balls and stars. The ornaments should be large, but should still be found in different sizes so that they can be mixed in the fountain. There should also be some ornaments around the base of the fountain. The fake snow should also be placed around the fountain in an uneven pattern and any figures should be placed at the base of the fountain as well. Small angels or a small crèche scene would fit wonderfully under this small Christmas decoration in a well lit, sparkling yard.

Ideas

Some outdoor Christmas décor ideas have to do with the types of lights that are used around the house. There are the traditional multi-colored or white Christmas lights that can be strung around the eves of the home or around balconies or banisters to light up the face of the house. Today, there are lights that can be found in a variety of different colors, such as all red or all blue lights as well. In addition, there are lights that will flash on and off in different patterns, or can remain on at all times. There are also lights in outdoor Christmas décor that are made to go on the bushes in front of homes, being evenly placed in a netting that can be thrown over the top of the bushes to make a beautiful effect with a minimal amount of work. There are also lights that hang down from the eves like icicles, which are pretty on the front of the home.

When looking for outdoor Christmas décor ideas, there are also scenes that can be created through the use of different figures in the yard. Some people choose to do a crèche, or manger scene, in the yard, usually including the figures of Mary, Joseph, a manger with baby Jesus, angels, wise men and a few cows and sheep. There are other scenes that can be created in the yard like Santa’s sleigh with some reindeer, whether animated or not. Some individuals will also buy a figure of Santa and place a black garbage bag stuffed with newspaper on his back before hanging him up so he looks like he is climbing into a window of the home. There are many different animated reindeer, snowmen, and inflatable figures that can be used in outdoor Christmas décor as well, turning a yard into a winter wonderland full of the Christmas spirit, even if there is not any snow to be found.

Holidays

When it comes to Christmas, there are many different decorating ideas that can be found in books, magazines and on the internet. There are many companies that specialize in only Christmas decorating figures, lights and other decorating items for the inside and outside of the home or office. Some of these figures are animated, with individuals often setting up animated reindeer or Santa Claus’s in their yards for all to see and admire. There are different types of lights that can be bought, from white lights to multi-colored lights, to any color in between. There are lights that are made to hang like icicles and others that are made to be strung from the eves. There are even lights that are already formed in a net-like configuration so that they can be easily placed and removed over bushes or small trees.

Outdoor décor for Halloween can also be a lot of fun. There are also different creatures that can be found to place in the yard or in the windows of the home to create a spooky or fun effect for the holiday. There are some outdoor décor ideas for Halloween that include setting up an entire scene in the front of the home, such as simulating a car wreck into a garage where there is a bleeding dummy in the car and a severed foot sitting in the driveway beside it that the trick or treaters will have to walk by when they come up to the house. There are also different motion sensor activated objects that will scream or say ‘Boo!’ when an individual walks by them, making the individual scream in unison. Halloween outdoor décor also has many different lights to choose from as well as skeletons, bats and other spooky creatures to hang in appropriate places.