Decorating the outside of your home with Christmas lights and Christmas lawn ornaments is a fun holiday tradition observed by many families in the United States and around the world. This Mahalo page collects links to website offering a wide variety of Christmas lawn ornaments and outdoor decor to help your family find the outdoor Christmas look that's right for you.
2008 Green Christmas Trend
For 2008, more holiday shoppers are incorporating environmentally conscious products into their holiday decorating. Of particular focus are LED Christmas lights offering brighter and longer lasting bulbs that use up to 98% less energy than traditional incandescent lighting. This year more than ever, LEDs are being purchased as a cost conscious, energy saving alternative for lighting home fronts, rooftops and Christmas trees,—Christmas Lights Etc.PR Log: Press Release: Christmas Lights Etc. Announces... (November 11, 2008)
More Facts
- Popular outdoor religious Christmas decorations often include nativity scenes depicting the birth of Jesus of Nazareth
- Popular outdoor secular Christmas decorations include Santa Claus, reindeer, elves, penguins, snowflakes, Christmas presents, candy canes, etc.
- Some neighborhoods hold outdoor Christmas decorating contests for their residents
- Neighborhoods that belong to a Home Owner's Association should check their association's rules and restrictions before decorating
References
Fast Facts
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Christmas is celebrated on December 25th
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For Christians around the world Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
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Christmas is often celebrated secularly
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Many people choose to decorate both the inside and outside their home in festive holiday decor
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Outdoor decor can include Christmas lights, blow-up decorations, nativity scenes and more
