21 ideas for outdoor Christmas decorations to spread the festive joy
What better way to welcome guests to your house at Christmas than with twinkling lights, a beautiful display of foliage and a wreath on your door? Christmas decorations are key to getting into the spirit of the season, and the decorations outside your house should set the tone for what’s to come inside. After all, it is these decorations that will make a lasting impression on both visitors and passersby – get it right and your house might even become something of a local attraction.
Though you can never go wrong with a classic wreath – as many of the following examples will show – there is so much more you can do to enhance your outside space. Why not experiment with some outdoor lights, garlands or even some weatherproof decorations on an outdoor Christmas tree? If you’re lucky enough to have a back garden, or even a balcony, you can create a magical set-up to be enjoyed through the window – or outside under a blanket – all season long. You could even leave your lights up a little longer to help brighten the long January nights. And if you’re a keen crafter, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative by making your own outdoor Christmas decorations, wreaths and arrangements.






















