Post-Thanksgiving Holiday Decorating Ideas

While the long weekend after Thanksgiving is often designated for shopping and finding the best deals, it’s also a great opportunity to spend quality time decorating the home for Christmas. Mom and dad are home from work and the kids are home from school. Head for your attic and pull out the Christmas stockings, lights, ornaments, garland and other decorations that have been hidden away all year. Take an inventory of what you have and make a list of items you need. While you’re out shopping over the weekend, keep your list handy so that you can pick up the necessities light light strands, Santa statues, fresh garland, mistletoe and more. Here are some of our favorite and unique holiday decorations.

Huge Santa

Imagine walking into the house and seeing a huge Santa staring back at you. It could be a bit unsettling but the kids will love it. Fathead makes this larger-than-life version perfect for the wall.

Christmas Stockings for Pets

Don’t leave out pets when hanging the Christmas stockings. These cute personalized pet stockings are made of super soft polyester fleece and come in fun fish and dog bone shapes.

Mistletoe

Holiday decor wouldn’t be complete without some mistletoe hanging in a doorway or other highly trafficked location. You could even hang it from your hat. Williams-Sonoma makes a decorated mistletoe ball perfect for anywhere in your home.