Holiday hub
Christmas
Christmas decorating has more moving parts than any other holiday: the tree, the lights, the porch, the table. The trick is doing them in the right order. Start with the big purchases while stock is good, get the outside up before the weather turns, and save the finishing touches for December.
The tree
Measure first, then pick a shape. Our artificial Christmas tree guide covers ceiling height, full vs slim vs pencil, pre-lit vs unlit, and picks from budget to splurge.
The lights
LED or incandescent, mini or C9, warm or cool white. The outdoor lights comparison lays out each choice side by side, and the lights calculator tells you how much to buy for your tree and roofline.
The front porch
A wreath, a pair of planters, and good light go a long way. See our Christmas front porch ideas, including how to switch over from your fall porch in an afternoon.
Black Friday and gifts
See what's worth buying on Black Friday (trees, lights, inflatables, and storage), and find host gifts at every budget in our holiday decor gift guide.
Shop Christmas
Trees, lights, and wreaths in one place, filtered by budget: browse the Christmas shop.
Coming off Thanksgiving? Our Thanksgiving hub has ideas for candleholders and centerpieces that carry right into December.
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