We're Predicting These Christmas Decorations Will be Most Popular in 2023

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There's something so joyful about holiday decorating, whether you do it alone with a cup of hot cocoa and "Jingle Bells" playing in the background or with the whole family as part of a tradition. Preparing for the Christmas season is so much more than just putting up your Christmas tree — it also involves hanging garland around mantels and creating cheerful table settings. Gather inspiring holiday decorating ideas as you browse our list of the best Christmas decorations to buy this year, including great suggestions for outdoors.

You probably have a bunch of great decorations in storage, like that statement Christmas wreath you love or your assortment of DIY Christmas ornaments — but it's always exciting to add a few pieces to the collection. We've included a ton of versatile, high-quality Christmas decorations that are surprisingly affordable — including some of our favorite holiday decor picks on Amazon. The perfect example? There are window decals for only $7!

You'll also find the best artificial Christmas tree, a unique Christmas inflatable (hint: it's an abominable snowman) and a classic Christmas tree topper you can use year after year. Many of these picks even make clever holiday gift ideas, like the personalized ornament and adorable plush gnomes.

These best-selling and top-rated picks will make your season merrier, whether you're looking for gorgeous ways to elevate your Christmas tree or festive staircase ideas that'll impress your houseguests. Added bonus: if it's your turn to host the holidays, you may even find some inspiration for this year's Christmas party theme.

Candy Cane Flameless Tea Lights

A big part of holiday decorating is bringing in glowing lights, but these flameless tea lights are on another level. The adorable candy cane pattern adds a subtle pop of color to your interior, while the flicker warm lights provide 72 hours of illumination. Batteries are included.

LED Lighted Gift Boxes

Soon your house will be filled with hand-wrapped Christmas presents, but these lighted gift boxes will creative a festive look in the meantime. According to online reviewers, the warm LED lights create a nice ambiance and are easy to assemble (just plug them into an outlet).

Pom Pom Christmas Garland

For less than $15, you can adorn your mantel with this unique felt garland. This one features Christmas ornaments, Santa Claus, Christmas trees and snowmen, but other options showcase gingerbread men, boots, gloves and presents. The entire garland is about 8.3 feet long and each felt piece is hand-stitched.

Inflatable Snowman

The smiling, waving snowman has rotating LED lights for a colorful holiday display and comes with everything required for setup. Online reviewers agree the adorable five-foot figure is easy to assemble and inflate, plus it's quite durable.

Festive 3-Part Divided Appetizer Tray

Fill this festive dish with candy, snacks or dips at your next holiday gathering. As your guests enjoy the treats, the hand-stamped designs will be slowly revealed: a gingerbread man, reindeer and snowman. Added bonus: This playful dish is microwave and dishwasher safe for easier entertaining.

Red Plaid Napkin Set

Your holiday tablescape won't be complete without a set of gorgeous dinner napkins. These red plaid cotton napkins from The Six Bells embody the holiday spirit, plus they're machine washable.

Rainbow Bottle Brush Trees

These realistic bottle brush trees make it possible to build your own winter village on a console table, fireplace mantel or bookshelf. Choose a set of six based on your favorite color, options being rose, pink, gray, green, purple or blue — or pick up a few sets for a rainbow display. Every set includes a mixture of shades and sizes.

Candy Cane Pathway Lights

To create a winter candy land, swap your traditional pathway lights for these pre-lit candy canes — which have ground stakes and a long power cord. The set of 6 is available in two sizes (17 inches or 29 inches tall).

Snowflake Stocking Holder

Easily hang stocking from a shelf, table or mantel with these cheerful snowflake hangers. According to Amazon reviewers, these stocking holders are sturdy, good quality and beautifully made — with many noting they look more expensive than they are.

Pre-Lit Christmas Garland

Infuse your interior with greenery (think: the mantel, staircase and door frame), and this pre-lit garland makes it easy. The 9-foot garland is modeled after Norway spruce needles and includes a built-in timer.

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Snowflake Throw Pillow Covers

Refresh your sofa with a pair of festive pillow covers, available in red, blue, red or gray. Most Amazon reviewers are impressed by the quality and appearance. And, don't worry: These covers can be machine-washed.

Wooden Nutcrackers

Keep it traditional with a wooden nutcracker (or a few) displayed on the mantel. These detailed figures are only about 12 inches tall, but make a big impression.

Vintage Hanging Lantern

Illuminate your interior with these best-selling lanterns, or use them outside since they're weather resistant. They're designed to resemble antique metal lanterns, but these are powered by 3 AA batteries and feature a knob to adjust the brightness. Note: Batteries aren't included.

Green Knit Throw Blanket

As much as we love a holiday theme throw (like this reindeer blanket), you don't need a busy pattern to embrace the Christmas spirit. This knit blanket in green is a great option. It's has earned over 26,000 five-star reviews on Amazon for looking great and being super soft and lightweight.

Pinecone Garland with Lights

Adorned with large pinecones, red berries and pine needles, this pre-lit garland is perfect for bringing a rustic holiday aesthetic into your home. Online reviewers love that it's sturdy and offers great value for the price. Note: You'll need to purchase 3 AA batteries separately.

Champagne Flutes, Set of 4

This holiday season, serve your guests bubbly in green or red glassware that's sure to rank in compliments. These vintage-inspired embossed champagne flutes will elevate your table setting. They're available as a set of four in clear, green, red or blue — luckily, they're affordable enough to mix and match.

Hanging Winter Snowflakes

Turn your house into a true winter wonderland with this paper snowflake garland. Each package includes a 9.8-foot-long garland with 12 multi-size snowflakes. You can cut the string into smaller pieces to create your vision. Available with white or silver snowflakes.

Santa & Mrs Claus Salt and Pepper Shakers

Hosting Christmas dinner? These hand-painted ceramic shakers are a must. Fill them with salt and pepper and everyone will love seasoning their food.

Lighted Olive Garland

For those seeking modern or minimalist holiday decorations, consider this 6-foot pre-lit olive garland. It has a built-in 24-hour timer and flexible branches, which means you shape the vines to fit almost anywhere — even into wreath or centerpiece.

Red Hat Dining Chair Slipcovers

Add a bright finishing touch to your dining room design with festive chair slipcovers meant to resemble Santa's hat. They're designed to fit most dining chairs, and online reviewers agree they're easy to put on and do provide some stretch.

Holiday Tea Towel

Bring a festive touch into the kitchen with vibrant printed tea towels from Rifle Paper Co. Choose designs inspired by holiday lights, Christmas tree farms, holiday bouquets and more. The cotton towels include a loop for hanging and are machine-washable.

LED String Ball Lights

These Christmas lights can be hung outdoors for a colorful display, or wrapped around your Christmas tree. The multiple-flash settings and low price tag makes it a popular pick among Amazon reviewers. Plus, the 18-foot string is battery-powered, so it can be displayed almost anywhere — no outlets or extension cords needed! An included remote and timer function makes operating them extra easy, too.

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Curtain String Lights

These magical string lights make the perfect backdrop for any holiday party. Simply hang them in front of a window or wall, and your home will instantly be illuminated in a warm winter glow. Choose from eight light modes, including combination, slow fade, twinkle and steady-on.

Cardinal Snow Globe

There's something about a beautifully detailed snow globe that feels so nostalgic. This snowy holiday scene will stand out among your decor.

Christmas Doormat

Although a doormat is rooted in function, it's also the first thing your guests notice — so make it count. This simple doormat depicts a red pickup trunk transporting a Christmas tree, complete with a sweet "Merry Christmas" message.

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Plush Christmas Gnome

In Scandinavian folklore, Christmas gnomes are said to be the bearers of gifts and good fortune. Place these adorable little guys around your home for a healthy dose of both.

12 Stars Curtain Lights

Take it a step further than traditional string lights, these unique star lights are perfect for giving your home a warm glow — whether inside or outside. Plus, there are eight different light modes: waves, sequential, slow fade and twinkle to name a few. Not into stars? Go for ornament-filled rings or elk instead.

Crestwood Spruce Hanging Basket

Ideal for a covered porch, this light-up faux evergreen basket works as a lovely, understated piece of outdoor decor. Admire the silver bristles, pine cones, red berries, glitter and the 50 warm white LED lights.

Nutcracker Serving Tray

Not only is this art-filled serving tray perfect for holiday entertaining, it also doubles as seasonal decor. Situate it on an entryway table, coffee table or kitchen island and fill it with daily essentials and additional holiday decor. The handmade design is full of ballet dancers, toy soldiers, the Nutcracker, evergreen boughs and sugarplums.

Christmas Ornament Set

From simple baubles to glittery balls, this pack of 32 assorted shatterproof ornaments makes holiday decorating easy. All you have to do is choose your color scheme — there are so many options, including gold, red, blue, pink and blue.

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Flameless Candle Set

For under $30, you get nine battery-operated candles ranging from four to nine inches tall. You'll also receive two remote controls, which allow you to choose the time and duration the flickering lights are on. Added bonus: 8,000 Amazon reviewers have given this set five stars.

Cable Knit Christmas Tree Skirt

A sweater for your Christmas tree! At 48 inches wide, this Christmas tree skirt is made with heavy yarn and works best for trees five to seven feet high. It comes with three tie openings to keep the skirt secure.

Gold Hammered Metal Tree Collar

On par with rustic Christmas decor being a hit this season, these hammered metal tree collars are a simple and stylish alternative to the traditional tree skirt. Choose from gold, silver, black or red — depending on your personal aesthetic.

Outdoor Star Lights

If you don't have a giant fir tree in your front yard, you can make one with these under-$30 festive lights. Not into multicolored lights? Take your pick of a cool white or warm white version.

Holiday Scented Classic

With about 60 hours of burn time, this holiday candle from NEST is a favorite on Amazon — with one reviewer writing that it's like "Christmas in a jar." The inviting scent is a combination of pomegranate, Mandarin orange, pine, cloves and cinnamon with a hint of vanilla and amber.

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Customized First Christmas Ornament

This thoughtful personalized ornament makes the perfect gift for a couple celebrating their first Christmas together as husband and wife. There's also an option that celebrates a new home or your puppy's first holiday.

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Buffalo Check Throw Pillow Cover Set

Why swap out your pillows when you can just upgrade the pillowcases for the holidays? This pillow cover zips off so you can throw it in the wash without any hassle. Several Amazon reviewers mentioned being impressed with their quality and durability.

Christmas Window Decals

Add a joyful touch to your windows and mirrors, or decorate a cabinet or the refrigerator if you're feeling inspired. Amazon reviewers agree these festive window clings are easy to install and remove without leaving any residue behind. Plus, they're double-sided, so you can admire the decals from inside or outside when they're on your windows.

Knit Stockings

These knit stockings look homemade, but you can actually buy them right off Amazon. Reviewers say the socks have just the right amount of stretch.

Pre-Lit Birch Trees

Whether on the fireplace mantel, entryway table or dresser, these battery-powered birch trees bring a warm glow to your interior. The tree branches are flexible, so they can be adjusted and the base of the tree is handpainted to resemble the texture of real bark. They're rated highly for their timer function and lightweight construction.

Merry Christmas Burlap Banner

The bright red and burlap combo gives this banner a homey, DIY decor feel — plus, it costs under $15! Hang it up for a holiday party or keep it on display all season long.

Pre-Lit Artificial Mini Christmas Tree

Pre-lit with 71 branches all bundled up in a burlap sack, this two-foot tabletop tree is ready to go for the holidays. Amazon reviewers agree it's easy to assemble and the perfect solution for small spaces.

Snowflake Projector Lights

If stringing lights on your house sounds like too much a chore, buy this water-proof Christmas light projector. Our Good Housekeeping Institute testers rated it highly for its swiveling base and large operating temperature range.

Accordion Paper Trees

These adorable, vintage-inspired trees will never go out of style. They're lightweight and come in two sizes, and as angels. When the holidays are over, the paper structures lay flat for easy storage.

Inflatable Bumble with Santa Hat

Decorate your front yard with this 12-foot inflatable abominable snow monster from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, complete with lights inside. It's mean to be durable and easy to inflate. Just plug it in and Bumble will be ready within seconds.

Ceramic Christmas Tree

Ceramic Christmas trees are making a comeback — and they're available on Amazon! You can go classic with a green tree, or put a modern twist on the trend with a rose gold or sparkling silver design. This nine-inch one features 35+ colorful lights and a yellow star topper — you'll just need to add three AA batteries to light it up.

Christmas Eve Sign

Adorn your wall with this unique holiday framed canvas, which complements most home styles. The seller, who has had more than 40,000 successful sales on Etsy, lets you customize the message. There are also five size options or you can pay to download the digital print.

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Wooden Snowflake Monogram Door Hanger

Want your house to stand out from the rest of the block? Swap out your evergreen wreath and replace it with a monogrammed design instead. Choose from a number of beautiful colors, including green, red, navy and pink — or keep it classic with white, ivory, gray or black.

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7.5-Foot Artificial Holiday Prelit Christmas Tree

You keep saying you're going to buy a new tree, and there's no time like the present. Our testers in the Good Housekeeping Institute note how easy this one is to assemble. Plus, the lights are nicely strung — all you have to do is fluff the branches, plug it in and you're ready to make merry! Fill it out with some classic red ball ornaments and white snowflake ornaments.

7-Foot Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree

If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, consider this snowy spruce tree. Outfitted with white lights and gold-glitter-tipped branches, our testers say it's easy to assemble and includes a metal tree stand.

Christmas Needlepoint Stocking

Upgrade to these needlepoint stockings that double as artwork for your mantel. Choose from eight designs, including a snowman with puppies, winter cabin and woodland animals. Plus, personalize it with up to 10 characters.

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Christmas Balloon Garland Kit

Want your Christmas party to be over the top? A colorful balloon arch will let guests know exactly what kind of time they'll be in for. This kit comes with everything you need to create a fun holiday display.

Christmas Poinsettia Flowers

This red and gold glittery set comes with 20 faux poinsettia flowers, great for adorning your tree or livening up garland lining the front door. You can also pick them up in gold, blue or silver.

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Wooden Advent Calendar

Displaying a snowy scene with Santa Claus, this wood advent calendar is more than just a great way to count down the days until Christmas — it's fun holiday decor. Plus, the small wooden compartments can be refilled year after year.

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Christmas Tree Topper With Rotating Snowflake

For a truly over-the-top Christmas tree topper, this jewel features built-in LED lights that project snowflakes across your ceiling. Amazon reviewers agree it's lightweight, sturdy and easy to control with the included remote.

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