Christmas is my very favorite holiday of the year with children. We have a house at the end of a cul-de-sac with a large front yard, so we have a long tradition of a big outdoor display. Not garish (at least I don't think so, but fun nonetheless. This is a list of some of the better outdoor decorations for the Christmas holiday. From large inflatables to small window decorations, there is something for everyone.
1. Crystal 3-D Outdoor Christmas Wreath Decoration
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I love big decorations, and this lighted Christmas Wreath Decoration is big. It's 4 feet high and 34" across and is pre-lit with 400 red and green mini-lights. It makes a big impact over a door, under the eaves or stood up and staked on the ground.
2. Animated Sledding Penguins Lighted Christmas Yard Art Decoration
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This is another one of my favorites. It has about 70 lights and is holographic. It sits on the lawn and rocks back and forth with these great little penguins. Takes up a bit of space but it is worth it.
3. Airblown Animated Pin Wheel Snowman
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Airblown Inflatables are a quick and easy way to turn any yard into a magnificent winter wonderland. This is a very nice piece, but it is 7 feet tall, so it is not for a small yard. But it looks cool and is child-friendly despite it's size.
4. Holiday Santa Reindeer Indoor Outdoor Decoration
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Brand new this year and it is on my list for the yard! It doesn't take up much space and looks good up against the house. It has very bright colors and fun for little ones.
5. Lighted Star of Bethlehem Decoration
This is a great but smaller decoration that will fit in most windows; it measures 14" Tall x 11" wide and comes with 100 pre-wired bright lights. It looks good during the day and is spectacular at night.6. Spiral Christmas Trees Yard Art Decorations
A long time favorite, spiral light strings made to look light Christmas trees are lots of fun and give a bit of an elegant flair to any outdoor nighttime scene. This set has 3 spiral trees--one 3' tree, one 4' tree and one 6' tree.7. Airblown Inflatable Outdoor Snowglobe
A great inflatable that blows snow inside the snow globe. It is self inflating and easy to set up. It is pretty large, so it takes up a lot of space on the yard. Very colorful and entertaining for little ones.8. Airblown Inflatable - Disney Santa Mickey Mouse with Wreath
Cute and smaller inflatable--only 4' tall so it will fit in a smaller yard. Mickey Mouse is always a favorite of the little ones, and the scale is small enough that it will not overwhelm them.9. Santa Sleigh Window Display
If you have an apartment or a condo, this is a great little item. It is visible from both sides, so it is perfect for a window. It is a colorful sleigh loaded with presents, and has bright colors and looks really good both night and day.10. Mr. Christmas Outdoor Lights and Sounds of Christmas
Plays twenty Christmas songs, ten in the "Trans-Siberian" style and ten in more traditional Christmas sound. You can plug strands of lights or lighted items into the six outlets with circuits coordinated to the music so the lights will flash in time with the music. It is a little over the top, but if you like this effect, it can make for a great display. Each outlet can power up to 1,200 miniature lights for a total capacity of 7,200 lights.