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Best Holiday Decorations for 2021
1. BALSAM HILL Mountain Meadow Artificial LED Light Wreath, $179.00 at Nordstrom
This artificial LED light wreath with lifelike True Needle® evergreen foliage and pinecones will make a beautiful addition to your front door. The neighbors will think it’s real—and it requires no watering or maintenance. All you need is 3 AA batteries (not included) and a helping hand to hang it up. We suggest using a Command Hook to secure it. This fake Christmas wreath also has a convenient built-in timer with six hours on, 18 hours off.
2. Members Mark 5’ Animated Singing Santa, $179.98 at Sam’s Club
This Animated Singing Santa will be a huge hit at your holiday get-together and make a lasting impression, especially on the kids! The 5-foot-tall singing Santa belts out 3 joyous holiday songs and is for indoor use only. Buy this fun holiday decoration for under $200.00 at Sam’s Club today before they sell-out!
3. Shatterproof Giant Ball Ornament, 12" (300mm), Candy Red, $39.99 at Walmart
Rated at 4.9/5-stars, the giant ball ornament at 12" (300 mm) comes in red, green, blue, gold or silver and costs $39.99 at Walmart. Perfect for home or commercial use both indoors and outdoors, this shatterproof circular ornament can be used to decorate your tree to make a bold statement—it also makes a good prop for a photo op!
4. National Tree Company Pre-Lit Sisal Christmas Decorative Gift Box Assortment with Clear Mini Lights, $74.99 at Overstock
These highly-rated pre-lit decorative gift boxes wrapped with gold lace ribbons and bows come in three sizes: 18-inch, 15-inch and 11-inch in red, green and gold. The three wrapped gift box displays have a total of 70 lights that gleam and sparkle and are made of durable sisal material so you can enjoy them for many years to come.
5. PORTMEIRION X TED BAKER Spode Lit Porcelain Christmas Tree, $200.00 at Nordstrom
Nordstrom has so many elegant Christmas decorations, including this Spode Lit Porcelain Christmas Tree. This special $200.00 Christmas keepsake was designed to celebrate the season as well as Spode’s 250th anniversary. Made of glazed earthenware, this tabletop holiday tree has LED lights that glow just like the ones on your full-size tree.
6. St. Nicholas Square® Beaded Snowflake Placemat, $17.49 at Kohl’s
Festive placemats like this eye-catching beaded snowflake are an easy, fun way to decorate your formal dining room table for a party. Each is 15 " in diameter and at a sale price of $17.49 per placemat. Head over to Kohl’s to get these shows-topping centerpieces from St. Nicholas Square today.
7. Miniature Sleigh & Reindeer Set, $79 at Nordstrom
The perfect piece for your holiday dinner centerpiece or on your fireplace mantle, this sleigh and reindeer set is a beautiful and timeless Christmas decoration. The sleigh is made out of beautifully carved acacia wood.
8. 4pc Red Hat Dining Chair Slipcovers
9. PEARHEAD Changeable Felt Letter Board Set, $19.95 at Nordstrom
Use this changeable felt letter board set that includes 292 interchangeable letters and numbers to indicate how many days are left until Christmas. Get creative and spell out your favorite Christmas song lyric or add a new Christmas greeting message each morning for your kids to stir up holiday excitement. Grab this gray felt board for under $20.00 at Nordstrom— it’s worth it because you can use it all year long for other occasions like birthdays, anniversaries. and other holidays (not just Christmas!)
10. PartyTalk 5ft Pop Up Christmas Tree with Stand
No tools needs, you can easily assemble and add this $20.99 5-foot pop-up artificial tree loaded with silver PVC tinsel and glittering sequins to your living space. This decorated silver tinsel tree brightens up any corner and is the perfect holiday decoration for a small apartment, bedroom, living room, dining room, office or basement since it’s slender and collapses down flat for easy storage.
11. Glitzhome® 6ft. Red & White Fabric Christmas Gnome Garland, $13.99 at Michael’s
These seven whimsical gnomes and six red pom balls on fabric garland would be a jolly accent to your front door, wall or Christmas tree. Purchase a 6-foot long strand of these Christmas cuties for $13.99 at Michael’s online only.
12. Christmas Plaid and Print Garden Flag, $15.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond
Let this flag decor do the talking when it comes to showing off your holiday spirit. For $15.99 you can personalize this double-sided “Merry Christmas” greeting garden flag with your family name printed on the bottom at Bed Bath & Beyond. The 100% polyester flag has a trendy grey and white chevron print with imagery of three plaid trees and measures 12.5" W x 17.25" H.
13. Cody Foster Candy Cane Cottage Holiday Decoration, $149.00 at Nordstrom
The cute pink multi-color candy cane cottage from CODY FOSTER has dustings of glitter snow on the facade and looks fabulous on any tabletop Christmas display. This unique $149.00 sweet shop is a girly Christmas decoration, perfect for pink lovers!
14. TOPLEE 2 PCS Christmas Nutcrackers Porch Banner 14 x 74 Inch Front Door Signs
15. National Tree Company Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Mail Box Swag
Your house will stand out from the rest of the block if you get this pre-lit artificial Christmas Mail Box Swag! The outdoor holiday decor features automated 15 Battery-operated warm white LED lights with a 6 hours on/18 hours off timer to keep the Christmas spirit glowing all night long. All of the branch tips along this 36-inch long mailbox topper are flexible so you can shape it to your mailbox easily.
16. Disney Mickey & Friends 24.5-in Pre-lit Outdoor with Multicolor Pinecones Artificial Christmas Wreath, $56.89 at Lowe’s
Hey Disney fans, you’ll be delighted with joy when you see this holiday decoration! Lowe’s has an exclusive Disney Mickey & Friends 24.5" Pre-Lit Outdoor Christmas Wreath made of festive pinecones, red berries, snow and branches in the shape of Mickey Mouse’s iconic head and ears. It lights up with 25 classic white lights and is designed for indoor use only.
17. PORTMEIRION X TED BAKER Spode Christmas Tree & Nutcracker Snow Globe, $100.00 at Nordstrom
We love a classy Christmas decoration like this crystal Christmas tree and nutcracker porcelain/glass snow globe by PORTMEIRION X TED BAKER. Channel that old-fashioned Christmas charm in your home with the snowy world inside this globe that plays the Nutcracker Suite. This $100.00 Christmas decoration also makes a great gift option and forever keepsake.
18. LUDILO 135Pcs Christmas Window Clings Snowflakes Window Decals
19. Home Accents Holiday 5.5 ft Polar Wishes LED Nativity Set with 200 Lights, $149.00 at The Home Depot
Now, this 5.5 foot-high Polar Wishes nativity set is an impressive outdoor Christmas decoration! It features 200 LED lights to cast a glow on Jesus, Joseph, and Mary and evokes visions of a silent night. You can set up this $149.00 Home Depot decoration as a main focal point and grand centerpiece for your porch, balcony or front lawn. Ground stakes and tethers are included for secure placement and the decor is made of weather-resistant fabric to ensure lasting outdoor use.
20. MALA THE BRAND Mistletoe Candle, $30.00 at Nordstrom
Set the holiday atmosphere with this woody and aromatic Mistletoe Candle inspired by holly, pine and berries. As soon as you smell this holiday-approved candle around your house, you will be in instant Christmas spirit. In addition to its amazing nostalgic scent, you can place this candle on your coffee table or kitchen island for a modern, minimalistic holiday accent. Buy your 2021 Christmas Mistletoe Candle by MALA THE BRAND for $30.00 at Nordstrom.
21. Extra Long Merry Everything Lumbar Pillow, $24.99 at World Market
For your sofa or bed, here’s an extra-long lumbar pillow made of cotton and polyester in a cheery, bright multi-color rainbow font that reads “Merry Everything To Everyone.” This $24.00 World Market pillow will look great nestled amongst your other holiday-themed pillows.
22. 7 Feet Inflatable Snowman Outdoor Holiday Yard Decorations
As an incredibly cute 7-foot-tall smiling snowman with a waving hand, it’s an outdoor holiday decoration that will definitely bring joy. This inflatable is equipped with a powerful built-in fan that inflates the snowman in just 1 minute! It also comes along with built-in sandbags, 4 ground stakes, 2 fastened ropes and a 10-foot-long power cord. Snag the snowman blow-up character on sale for $39.99 and save 5% off.
23. SWAROVSKI Santa’s Reindeer Glass Decoration, $140.00 at Nordstrom
A delicate, small Swarovski reindeer you can place anywhere in your home like your office desk or nightstand for a little Christmas spirit pick-me-up. With 466 sparkling crystal facets, this luxurious glass reindeer sized at 1 3/4" x 2 5/8" x 1" from Nordstrom makes a great holiday collectible.
24. Gold Finial LED Ornament with Wreath in Urn, $106.49 at Overstock
A festive urn stacked with LED light-up gold ornaments designed in a weather-safe bronze pot is perfect your porch or patio. At 36 " high and 14 " in diameter, the green wreath with pinecones and holly berries surrounds the shatterproof ornaments and completes the look of this classy Christmas decoration.
25. Outdoor Christmas Decorations 18" Candy Cane Pathway
26. Godinger Holiday Red Peppermint Tray, $14.99 at Macy’s
Celebrate Christmas in style with this affordable $14.99 red and clear motif peppermint-shaped tray made of glass. “The colors are vibrant and it’s a nice size for serving anything!” says a 5-star Macy’s review. Another review points out that it “goes well with the holiday decor!”
27. Serene Faux Fur Christmas Stocking, $49.00 at Nordstrom
You can fill up this plush, faux-fur stock from Nordstrom with gifts and the best part is that it brings a luxe look to your holiday decor. They come in three deep-textured neutral shades: Brown Fox (shown above), Grey Vapor or Ivory and are made of 100% polyester faux fur. All of them have two adorable pompoms attached that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy!
28. Merry Christmas Garland, $25.00 at West Elm
This garland that says “Merry Christmas” in a wool wintry white hue is a nice way to greets your guests to your home. At 60" long, this banner is ideal to drape on a mantel or staircase. Cheer up your space for just $25.00 with this decorative piece from West Elm.
29. PHILIPOUS Christmas Lights, Garland with Lights Fairy Lights Pine Cone Berries
String lights like these are a good option for holiday decor in a dorm room or apartment. The light string is a copper wire adorned pine cones, pine needles, berry bells, and LED lights—it’s 2M long so it can be wrapped around a mini tabletop treen nicely, placed is a display along a bookshelf or desk. Bring on the holiday cheer with these warm festive fairy lights for under $20.00.
30. Holiday Time Twinkling LED Willow Tree Indoor/Outdoor Christmas Decoration, $25.00 at Walmart
This sturdy Holiday Time Willow Tree with twinkling LED light is exclusively available for a limited time only at Walmart. It comes in four different sizes: 4 feet for $25.00, 5 feet for $30.00, 6 feet for $35.00 or 7 feet for $40.00. We suggest grouping a variety of sizes together to add dimension to your holiday display. Up next… make the 2021 holiday a total hit with the 35 best Nordstrom stocking stuffers under $50.
