Share The Christmas Love With Outdoor Xmas Decorations

By Giselle Taylor

Christmas has a sound-it's in the carols, friendly greetings and overall undercurrent of joyfulness. Simply put, it's a magical time of the year. Glitter, sparkle and all things fabulous takes precedence during this season; you are not looking to waste this opportunity now would you? You probably have planned every last mistletoe and glitter in your home; but have you mapped out your front yard yet? It's time to roll up our sleeves and get into the business of fun with awesome outdoor Xmas decorations.

Let's get down to it then. Are you ready to be challenged? Are you willing to go beyond your limits for the best yuletide home yet? Are you up for it? Then invite your little children to take part of this special project. Now don't go backpedalling on me now, you will be surprised at their creativity and eagerness to help make a beautiful home with you. It is well worth the little stubbornness and impracticality that makes children such adorable and exasperating creatures.

What motif do you want to build your outdoor Xmas decorations on? You can go for the timeless and beautiful Nativity scene and set it amidst a softly lit lawn and inspiring hymnals in the background. The angels, shepherds, and travelling magi can take positions on different parts of the grass as they make their way to the manger-a priceless moment in history captured in your home's front yard.

How about Santa Claus and his pet reindeers stealthily landing on your roof? If the roof is too high, bring Santa down in your lawn and create an abbreviated version of North Pole complete with cute toy making elves. Include blue, white and silver ornamented trees with tin icicles on the tips of the branches-christmas tree themes are always interesting to set up outdoors.

Depending on the neighborhood, you can also design a few outdoor trees with edible accessories hanging from them. String popcorn or cranberry and wind these strands prettily across the tree. Hang candy canes and ribboned little treats on the boughs of the tree. Just remember that you need to space the christmas lights well when you decorate. Keep the sizzle in the kitchen not on your tree. When you go for the food inspired creations, let your imaginations loose and don't hold back.

Actually, you don't even have to stick with the traditional holiday themes. Think out of the box and create something totally unexpected and unique. Go space age with a silver spray painted tree with metallic and robotic accessories. Are you known for your gastronomic skills? Cover outdoor trees with vegetables and fruits of a variety of colors. How about your love for cartoons and animation? Cut out large cardboard pictures of your favorite character and dress them in a Christmassy fashion all over the lawn.

It might have been a particularly hard year, I don't know. What I do know is you can still nurture the simple joys of life starting this Christmas. Start with your outdoor Xmas decorations; not only will you catch the Spirit of Christmas-you will be a conduit for it to the people who are fortunate enough to look upon your special works of art. Have a wonderful and meaningful holiday this year! - 32397

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