Every Mailbox Needs This Pretty Light-Up Swag

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Christmas will be here before you know it. With the holiday season to-do list starting to get longer, it's time to start planning your Christmas decor. One of the best ways to spread holiday cheer in our eyes? With the best outdoor Christmas decorations. Think twinkling lights, extra-large ornaments, inflatable decorations — the list goes on.

But with so many decorative Christmas items available, how do you even begin to choose the best festive decor to spruce up your home for the holidays? The answer is that decorating for Christmas is a time to show off what you love, so let your creativity shine.

Maybe you're a fan of the Grinch and want to create a Whoville-themed display. Or you celebrate the birth of Jesus as the reason for the season and plan to set up a nativity scene. Prefer a maximalist approach to Christmas? Inflatable decorations and colorful lights are a great combination for those looking to fill in every inch with a touch of magic. Don't want to go all out? Keep the decorating easy with a front door wreath or singular Christmas lawn decoration. A simple Christmas light projector can cover the whole exterior of your home in just a few minutes of initial set-up.

Whether you're after a snowy wonderland or want to transform your yard into the newest location of Santa's Workshop, we found the outdoor decorations you need to make it happen thanks to the likes of Amazon and Walmart. And because getting into the holiday spirit shouldn't mean going broke, we've focused on finding the best outdoor Christmas decorations for under $50. Who doesn't love a deal, especially if it means having more money to tackle your holiday shopping list?

Lighted Noel Candle

We love the idea of placing the candle right by your front door to welcome guests as they come in.

Christmas Lighted Boxes, Set of 3

When you want a classic Christmas look, you can't go wrong with pretty presents. You can place them under a tree outside or right on the lawn, either way they will look great.

Meteor Shower Lights

It will look like snow is actually falling when you put these lights up. You can get them in white, green, blue or rainbow. Amazon reviewers say they are bright, move like snow and are easy to install.

Santa Claus with Puppy

Dog lovers, you're going to need this tinsel decoration of Santa walking his puppy. Carrying his sack of gifts, Santa is out taking his furry friend for a stroll, and we can't stop swooning over this adorable pup.

C9 Bulbs Christmas Lights

Create a vintage holiday feel this year with these large bulb colorful lights. This strand of 50 lights will add bigger pops of color wherever you string your lights.

Santa Stop Here Sign

Spare Santa any confusion with this colorful light up stop sign. Light it up on Christmas Eve night to make sure Santa sees it and knows where to deliver the gifts.

Inflatable Snowman Mailing Letter

Don't forget to mail those letters to Santa before Christmas! This six-foot inflatable of a snowman putting its letter into the Santa mailbox will serve as your reminder.

Christmas Blow Up Rocket

Ever wondered if they celebrate Christmas up in space? Santa and his reindeer are on their way to find out, just hopefully after they deliver your presents.

Penguin LED Yard Light

Is it just us or is there something extra adorable about miniature decorations? This 22-inch penguin's small stature makes it a great piece for decorating small spaces like a balcony or shared main entrance walkway. Better yet, at the end of the season this little guy collapses for easy storage.

"Feel Real" Frosted Spruce Mailbox Swag

During the most popular time of the year for mail delivery, add a festive touch to your mailbox. Spread holiday cheer to your delivery person each day with this realistic looking Arctic Spruce drapery over your mailbox, complete with battery operated lights.

Car Reindeer Antlers & Nose

Spread Christmas cheer wherever you go. From the driveway to the road, this festive set clips onto your windows and ties to your front grill to transform your vehicle into a reindeer. You'll feel like you're on a special mission for Santa every time you're out on the road.

Stacked Joy Letters

Not all Christmas decorations need to large, inflatable or flashy. There's something very lovely about a simple decoration that gets the holiday spirit across. All is calm, all is bright with this three-foot JOY sign that has a few built-in lights to make it shine at night.

Polar Bear Santa Inflatable

Take a trip to the North Pole to visit Santa and the polar bears. At least we know if the reindeer are busy, Santa can always load his sack of toys on the back of a polar bear.

Solar Christmas Tree Light Decorations

Fans of colored lights rejoice, these vibrant, fiber optic trees are the pops of color you're looking for. Transform your lawn into a magical holiday forest with these 33-inch solar-powered trees that rotate between seven different colors.

3-Piece Light-Up Reindeer Family

These white light reindeer with gold scarves are a simple and elegant decoration to add to your front lawn. They stand out on their own or as part of a full holiday scene with inflatables and Christmas lights.

Candy Cane Rope Lights

Anything can be a peppermint candy if you wrap it in red and white. This 30-foot red and white striped roping with LED lights inside can turn your porch railing, fence, roof or even window frames into a candy cane day or night.

Inflatable Nativity

Celebrate Jesus' birthday with this outdoor nativity inflatable. Standing at six feet tall, this inflatable design depicts Mary and Joseph holding the baby Jesus right after birth.

82 Piece Window Cling Set

Turn your windows into a festive holiday scene. Your neighbors will feel like they're walking by the Fifth Avenue holiday window displays every time they pass your home.

Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Wreath

There's something so warm and cozy about an evergreen wreath hanging on your door. This symbol of Christmas is all you need to give your entryway a comforting, welcoming feel at the holidays.

Christmas Llama Inflatable

Deck the halls with this festive inflatable, fa la la la llama. Adorned with a Santa hat, scarf and presents on its back, this six-foot llama is a fun addition to your lawn if you're looking for a unique spin on your typical Santa and snowman decorations.

Christmas Pathway Lights

Christmas bulbs aren't just for putting on the tree. These colorful walkway lights are a festive alternative to your regular pathway lighting, which becomes especially important during the dark winter months.

Pre-Lit Peanuts Snoopy

If you've ever watched a Charlie Brown Christmas special, you know the nostalgia a Peanuts character can invoke at the holiday season. Standing at two-feet, Snoopy is ready to decorate the tree, wearing a Santa hat and carrying lights.

Lighted Snowman Family

Whether you live in a snowy area or want to create a winter feel in a warm climate that will never see a white Christmas, this family of snowmen will get you into the holiday spirit. Forget taking them down right after Christmas, we think you can leave them up all winter long.

Solar-Powered Reindeer Pathway Lights

Here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus lane. Lead the way for Santa's return this Christmas and line your path with these solar lights, complete with Santa and three of his reindeer.

Solar Christmas Trees

Can you ever have too many Christmas trees? Line your walkway with these solar-powered Christmas trees that come lit and decorated with colorful ornaments. If only decorating the indoor tree was this easy.

Christmas Snowman Lampshades

Decorating the porch can be as easy as attaching these decorative lampshades to your lights. These two adorable snowmen faces will glow when the lights are on and can stay up all winter long.

Christmas Nativity Porch Signs

Spread joy to the world (or at least the neighborhood) with these decorative porch signs. Designed with a wintery buffalo plaid background, frame either side of your doorway with these festive banners spreading religious tidings of great joy and depicting scenes from the nativity throughout.

Light-up Ladder with Santa Claus

Santa doesn't always come in through the chimney, and he may need a ladder to climb up to a window. And if his sleigh doesn't land on the rooftop, he's definitely going to need a way to get up there for chimney access.

Christmas Bell Neon Sign

This neon-style LED window sign is the double win of having indoor decorations you can display outward on your window for maximum festiveness. It's all the beauty of hanging jingle bells without all the sounds of bells constantly ringing. A truly silent night.

Snowflake Hanging Net Lights

A twist on the traditional icicle light, these hanging strands create a snowy illusion. With icicle-like designs made of mesh netting that taper down into a snowflake light, you can hang these along the frame of your house to give the effect that snow is draping off your roof.

Gingerbread Window Inflatable

Turn your home into a gingerbread house with this window inflatable. Spread holiday cheer with this gingerbread man as he pops out to wave a festive hello with candy cane in hand.

Reindeer Doormat

Welcome guests with this sweet and subtle reindeer doormat. Its minimalistic nod to Rudolph makes it ideal porch decor for anyone who likes a less-is-more design

Reindeer Snowman Santa Inflatable

The cutest bunch of carolers we ever did see. This holiday trio with their joyful faces look like they're breaking into song. The question is, what holiday carol do you think they're singing?

Inflatable Gnome

Gnomes are an increasingly popular holiday decor piece. This adorable inflatable stands at over six feet tall and holds an extra tall candy cane.

Faux Evergreen Lined Hanging Basket,

This seasonal arrangement is a plant lover's dream, designed to survive the winter temperatures. Made of faux evergreen, berries and pine cones, this lined basket is a beautiful hanging decoration that is snow frosted for a winter feel and comes already decorated with 20 lights on a timer.

Christmas Net Light

Make stringing the lights a breeze with the assistance of LED netting. Available in a variety of hues like multi-color, white and icicle blue, you can drape the lit-up mesh over bushes, trees or gazebos for a full cover effect.

Christmas Fence Peeker

Here comes the Grinch to steal Christmas. Attach these PVC boards to your fence post, and it'll look like the Grinch is sneaking over to your Whoville home to take away your Christmas decorations.

Inflatable Christmas Ornaments

Ornaments aren't just for the tree. Wish your friends and neighbors a Merry Christmas with these extra large inflatable outdoor Christmas ornaments.

Warm White Christmas Lights

Chosen the best overall outdoor Christmas lights by the Good Housekeeping Institute, these white lights offer a warm glow at an affordable price point. Plug up to five strands into each other for a 500-bulb string for maximum lighting.

Snowflake LED Projector Lights

Create a winter wonderland, even if there's no snow in the forecast. Selected as one of Good Housekeeping's Best Outdoor Christmas Lights, these snowflake projections will have you feeling like you're surrounded by fluffy flakes.

Candy Cane Pathway Lights

Take a stroll down candy cane lane. Line your pathway with these red and white treats for a sweet welcome to your front door.

Outdoor Multicolor Waterfall Lights

Create the illusion of a two dimensional Christmas tree with these colorful light strands. Drape them down the side of your house or hang them from a tree to design a large Christmas tree image.

Christmas Tree Inflatable

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! Can you really ever have too many Christmas trees this time of year? Especially ones that easily deflate to put away at the end of the season.

Christmas Ball Ornament Lights

Make decorating a breeze with ornament lights. Instead of taking the time to string the lights and hang ornaments one by one, this light strand will give you the look of ornament decor with the glow of holiday lights built in.

Hanging Santa Claus

Uh oh, looks like Santa made a crash landing at your house! This fun hanging Santa is a great for hanging from your gutter, chimney or tree branch.

Santa with Penguins Merry Christmas Inflatable

Santa and his adorable penguin helpers will have you feeling like you're in the North Pole. This winter scene will turn your front yard into the outside of Santa's workshop.

Inflatable Nutcracker Window Decoration

Is your home literally bursting at the seams with Christmas decor? This nutcracker popping out of your window shows just how much you're brimming with Christmas cheer inside.

Buffalo Plaid Front Porch Sign Set

Skip the traditional red and green and opt for a farmhouse buffalo plaid print. This Merry Christmas sign will frame your front door and pairs perfectly with greenery.

Grinch Welcome Mat

Don't be a Grinch this holiday season. Welcome visitors with this festive doormat and don't let Christmas stink, stank, stunk.

Inflatable Snowman

Love leaving the decorations up way past Christmas? Inflatable snowmen and other winter-inspired decorations are perfect for when you want to keep the festive feeling way into the New Year.

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