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Part of the fun of Christmas is enjoying the festive holiday decorations. Here are some ideas on how to bring a little Christmas cheer into your home!

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Make a modern (and environmentally-friendly!) Christmas wreath, use recycled cardboard. Add embellishments like glitter, ribbons snowy white feathers to dress it up.
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Make a cute snowman out of a gourd. Use different sizes to make a little snow-family.
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Make an Advent paper chain. Hang it somewhere visible so you can see the chain get shorter as you snip each day. You Make it by cutting strips of paper then glueing it together.

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Make tiny 3D Christmas trees. Use them as ornaments for the big tree, or hang them around the house to evoke holiday spirit.
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Make sparkly snowflake ornaments. Hang them in your windows, or add them to your Christmas tree.
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Make a mini-tree out of books. Treat the reader in your life to a special Christmas tree, or make one for yourself instead of buying the huge classic version.

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Deck out your front yard for the holiday. Use your trees, porch, driveway and windows to lend some Christmas spirit to the neighborhood.
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Make your outdoor Christmas lights flash to music . You can choreograph them along to one song, or a whole playlist of holiday tunes! (Just be aware of your city's noise ordinances before you begin.)

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What if I want to decorate my room without buying anything?

Ask your parents if they have any spare Christmas decorations you could use. Check your basement, garage, closets, etc. for unused holiday decor.
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I love decorating for Christmas, but my parents won't let me. How can I find an outlet for my holiday spirit without getting in their way?

Although decorating for the holidays is fun, it's not for everyone. If you want to decorate for yourself, focus on bringing Christmas cheer to your private spaces, like your room, or your locker at school! You can also spend time in public spaces that are decorated to absorb some extra holiday spirit.
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What is the best type of Christmas tree?

That is a question that only you can answer. Many people like white tinsel trees best, some prefer a classic Norway Spruce. There are those who love Douglas Fir, and those who like artificial trees with built-in LED lights. The best type of Christmas tree is the one you like best.
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How can I decorate my room for Christmas inexpensively?

You could make some snowflakes by cutting folded up pieces of paper (this is a common technique). Also, look in charity shops. Any wrapping paper you get you can cut out Santas or snowflakes or whatever pattern is on the wrapping paper and keep them for next year.
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What if I have a balcony instead of a yard?

Balconies are fine. I have a friend who lives in an apartment and she has her Christmas tree in her window, and with all the lights it looks great while people are driving by. I would set up a Christmas tree with light in the window facing the balcony and keep the shades open. Another thing that some people do is put lights around the poles of the balcony.
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I want to give great gifts, but everybody finds them. Where could I hide them?

Braylea England

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Hide them somewhere you know they won't go, like in your room or in a closet somewhere.
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I want to decorate my house for the holidays but my parents don't want to. How can I persuade them?

Your parents are probably concerned about several things: The cost, the time needed to decorate and possibly what the neighbors think. You can offer to do the decorating, at least the stuff that doesn't require getting up high, and you can suggest that some friends can come over and help. In terms of saving money, suggest you use existing decorations or go to a thrift store or dollar store to get some affordable decorations. As for any concerns about the neighbors, remind your parents it is a temporary display that comes down after Christmas and that many other neighbors love seeing Christmas themes too.

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Whatever you do, have fun with decorating. If you have children, let them help you. Christmas is about being together with friends and family.
It might also be nice to buy a fake mini tree to be also to put in the kid's room! Super fun!
Don't buy all your decorations at once. If you are decorating for the first time, buy a few inexpensive decorations. After the holidays, many stores will have drastically lower prices on many items. Buy a few more at this time each year until you feel you have enough decorations. As you get older, you will also get some decorations passed down from family members or decorations from children of your own. If you start off with too many, you may have far too many in the long run and won't have space for them all.
Choose a few permanent outside decorations to use year after year. Examples include a blinking star on your roof, a string of icicle lights across your roof-line or a few light-up reindeer.
Consider having at least one expensive, well-made decoration. Even though it may cost a little bit more money, they're more durable and can be enjoyed longer. These are good things to pass down to children and grandchildren. Austrian crystal decorations are a good example of this.
Every year or so, evaluate your decorations/ornaments. Discard the ones that are broken or those that you no longer want. By doing so, you're freeing up room for a few new decorations and also giving yourself more space to enjoy the decorations that you love.
Be sure to put some Christmas music on while decorating! You want to be in the full Christmas spirit!
Be sure to express yourself when decorating.
Christmas markets, especially European ones, are a great source for gorgeous handmade decorations.
You can decorate for Christmas whenever you want, but think logically. Don't do it in Early-November for example. It defeats the point that Christmas comes once a year by extending it. The best time is between the day after Thanksgiving through Early December.
Lights on your tree are not absolutely necessary. If you wish to leave them off, feel free to do so.
Decorate a little at a time. If you do it all at once, there won't be anymore decorating to be done and you won't be able to look forward to it. Just do a few things each day until you think you are done.
Consider keeping some seasonal plants, too. For example, Christmas cactus, poinsettia, and holly are common choices.

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Use only outdoor rated extension cords for exterior light, and do not try to attach too many lights to one cord.
Be safe when you're hanging lights. If you use a ladder, take care and use it properly.

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To decorate for Christmas, try hanging wreaths, garlands, and paper snowflakes throughout your home. You can also put up a Christmas tree and decorate it with lights and ornaments to create a holiday atmosphere. If you want to decorate the exterior of your house, try hanging lights in the trees, along the driveway, and around the windows. For tips on making other Christmas crafts, read on!

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