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1. A flocked pre-lit Christmas tree to kick things off with a festive *bang* — what would the holidays be without a stunning tree to serve as the centerpiece of all your decorating???
Promising review: "With the price of this tree I was not expecting the quality to be just great but I wanted a flocked tree and I’d be happy with it! My expectations were definitely reached far beyond what I thought I’d get! It is a beautiful, full, flocked tree! Super easy assembly. Took about an hour and a half to fluff! Still need to decorate it but I am absolutely amazed! 10/10 100% recommend!" —Andrea Oaks
Get a 4.5 foot tree from Amazon for $65.99+ (available in five colors sizes).
2. A set of remote-controlled flameless candles so you can set up the cozy Christmas corner of your dreams without worrying about starting a not-so-cozy fire. 😅
Promising review: "I bought one set and loved them so much I bought two more sets. They're the most realistic looking fake candles I've bought so far. The 'flame' up close obviously doesn't look real but from afar with the flicker setting on, you almost can't tell these aren't real. They also put out a decent amount of light for being fake. Gives my living room a very cozy feel which is what I wanted. Remote works great as well." —suckerforcats
Get a set of three from Amazon for $25.99 (available in five styles).
3. Personalized stockings to hang by your fire with care or, you know, wherever you can manage to hang them in your home. Mine typically live on my bookcase (so my child can't constantly pull them down).
Printualist is a small business!
Promising review: "These are well-made stockings, and you can see that care was put into them. The stocking material is a sturdy but soft yarn. My family and I are impressed by how great these stockings came out! So glad we have stockings that will last me and my family!" —Thalia Yaney
Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.95+ (also available in sets of two, three, five, six and as a single stocking)
4. Or personalized stocking holders, so there will be never be confusion on Christmas morning which stocking each family member should start digging into. These are also a great way to incorporate newer members of the family without having to hunt down a specific matching stocking.
Personalization Mall is a small business that makes a variety of customized items.
Promising review: "Love these stocking holders — so festive, and each of us got to select our own customization. They were everything I wanted. The seller shipped quickly, were very responsive and had great customer service." —Angela H.
Get it from Personalization Mall on Etsy for $17.59 (available in 27 styles).
5. A leg lamp night-light for anyone who doesn't want to commit to showing off the full-size version *but* has appreciate for this *major award*.
NECA is a small business — and if you want *more* you can also check out this leg lamp string of lights, hehe. My dad and I religiously watch A Christmas Story every Christmas Eve, so when he surprised me with this one holiday season I was over the moon. Who needs a Red Ryder BB gun when you can have a leg lamp night-light???
Promising review: "Super cute and just like the movie except smaller, obviously." —Chris Bookman
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
6. An adorable set of reindeer tealight holders you'll want to buy a ton of to create an entire fleet of festive friends throughout your home. Rudolph would certainly approve.
Promising review: "These are very cute and look very festive on our dining room table. I set them amongst some pine greens and berries." —L J Parsons
Get a set of six from Amazon for $16.99.
7. A beloved LED lights panel (over 70,000 5-star ratings!) that'll transform your home into a cozy holiday hangout. They can be used indoors and out, so I hope you're ready to get serious about your decorating.
It comes with eight lighting modes and has a lifespan of 1,200+ hours!
Promising review: "Very happy with this purchase, especially for the price. We bought two sets to hang on the ceiling in our family room during the winter when it gets dark so early. Fantastic! We used the Command small clear decorating clips to hang them. Worked like a charm! Originally intended just for the holidays, but it brightens up the room so well that we have left them up. Nightly use for several hours for several months. Couldn't be happier!" —Anonymous
Get a 6.6-foot by 9.8-foot set of lights from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors).
8. Or some snowflake LED string lights to make you feel like you're *~walkin' in a winter wonderland*~ even if you're just strolling from your living room to the kitchen — you can also hang these outside!
These battery-powered lights come with two modes (flashing and steady), and are attached to flexible wires to give you creative freedom. Don't forget the AA batteries!
Promising review: "I loved how small the snowflakes were — I was expecting them to be bigger snowflakes and look a little more unrealistic, but these are perfect! I also love how they are battery-operated so I can put them outside, we don't have outdoor outlets where I live. Thanks so much for my amazing product!! :)" —Courtney
Get a set of two 21.3-foot-long strands from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in white light and warm light).
9. Or (!) festive snowflake window decals that are *so* easy to put up you can recruit your kids (or lazy roommate) to assist — no need to fumble with electrical wires for this lovely decoration.
I own these and am really impressed with them. The set really comes with so many (almost too many, TBH) and they look really magical on my back glass door. My son is enamored with them and loves helping me stick them on. I also really like that because they're wintry not specifically Christmassy I can leave them up past December!
Promising review: "I LOVE THESE! They look great and you can barely see the cling outline! They stick easily and hold on well. If you're thinking about purchasing them, do it! They're so worth it!" —Amber Flavin
Get a pack of 135 decals from Amazon for $7.99.
10. A festive cat tree that'll encourage your furry friend to host a holiday party of the own — a whole new meaning to *~rockin' around the Christmas tree~*.
Promising review: "My cats love the Christmas cat tree. It had all the parts although they were not labeled. It took me almost two hours to put together. Part of that was also because the cats were trying to help. Even with the small box the flat perches are wide enough for my 11.5-lb cat to sit on. They love it and I'm happy! It’s absolutely adorable." —Mary Beth Parchman
Get it from Amazon for $77.38+ (available in two sizes and six styles).
11. A snowman garden flag complete with LED lights so it can still sparkle and shine when night falls — you can definitely leave this cutie up all winter.
Grab a garden flag holder here.
Promising review: "This is the most adorable light-up flag I have seen. I’m going to buy more. It's so cute." —DC
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six styles).
12. A battery-operated pinecone-shaped candle for your carefully curated Christmas table. No need to worry about it melting all over your gorgeous dishes or that table cloth you inherited from your grandma.
13. A fluffy reindeer-print throw blanket with a different plush material on each side — it's just waiting for you to throw it on your cart then immediately wrap it around you to watch The Holiday for the umpteenth time.
And it can be thrown in the washer and dryer when it's time to clean!
Promising review: "Bought this during Christmastime to cozy up watching holiday movies. Looks great, keeps us warm, and my family loves it!" —Cloud 9
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in twin, queen, and king sizes, as well as 15 other colors/prints).
14. A darling Rudolph doormat to let everyone know just exactly who your favorite of Santa's sleigh pullers is — shocker, it's the one with the shiny red nose who saves the day!
Just note that the red and black buffalo plaid mat in the reviewer photo is not included, but you can find a similar one here if you love that look!
Promising review: "Excellent doormat and super cute! Very thick — good for getting snow and mud off your boots in the winter. Great size! I am extremely impressed!" —Mtngrl84
Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in five sizes).
15. Rainbow felt holiday light garland for anyone with a colorful Christmas aesthetic. These will certainly do the trick!
Promising review: "Really cute and easy to string together. Adds a festive pop of color that I was looking for." —gabriellajayne
Get a set of four from Amazon for $18.99.
16. Or a Hanukkah felted garland featuring menorahs, stars, and traditional blue, yellow, and white colorings that'll take your Festival of Lights to the next level.
I have this Rifle Paper Co. collab garland and cannot wait to hang it up again this year! This year my son is starting to understand what the holidays are about, since we celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas it was important to me to find a fun way to decorate for both holidays. This was a great addition to my planned decor for the season — it's so cute!
Get it from Pottery Barn Kids for $39.50.
17. Or glittery pre-lit garland that'll immediately *~spruce~* up any archway, mantle, or railing in your increasingly festive home. It features with faux pinecones and berries and its artificial pine needles are hypoallergenic and fire-resistant.
Reviewers say it does shed a lot of glitter, but it can be used outside for less mess!
Promising review: "This garland is gorgeous. The berries and pinecones and lights just look so nice together. The wire running through it is stiff and doesn't lose its shape. It also has connectors on both ends. That being said, the glitter that falls off of this garland WOOOOOOOW! If you mind glitter being everywhere, this probably isn't the garland for you. If you're like me and don't mind the glitter, you won't be sorry that you bought this. It's absolutely beautiful!" —Rachel
Get a 9-foot-long strand from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in plug-in or battery-operated designs).
18. Or (!) a strand of ruby red poinsettia garland you'll want to tell the world about — no maintenance needed after you beautifully hang it. It'll add a fun pop of color to your holiday festivities.
19. A pair of plush light-up gnomes for adults who missed out on the whole "Elf on a Shelf" thing — give a gnome a home instead.
Don't forget the AAA batteries!
Promising review: "Love it! Exactly what my living room needed for extra holiday magic. Perfect size and lighting." —Lily Ice
Get them from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes).
20. A Gimbels candle inspired by Elf to give just *one* extra chance to scream "SANTAAAAA, I KNOW HIM!!!" when you light it, not to mention it smells absolutely divine.
I have this candle and it's scent oddly does give off a department-store-at-Christmas vibe. It smells fantastic and also adds a little something extra to my holiday decor.
Get it from Homesick for $42.
21. An LED star tree topper that'll quickly become *the light of your life* once you see how it creates a magical projection show on your ceiling. So magical!
Keep in mind that reviewers say the projections are more effective when there's more space between the topper and the ceiling.
Promising review: "I adore this so much, I bought two and placed them in the corners of the room, so the snowflakes light up the entire vaulted ceiling! My 8-year-old thought we were in Frozen, and danced like Elsa." —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in three designs).
22. A 24-inch pre-lit wreath your mail carrier will certainly appreciate while they adjust to the sky being darker earlier — it's the little things, right?
23. A friendly 5-foot inflatable snowman featuring incredible LED lights that are built right inside — your neighbors will take one look at it and say "Frosty, who?"
Goosh is a small business! The snowman is made of waterproof polyester which has been designed to withstand rips and tears (and the fierce winter wind). It also comes with a storage bag, delightful!
Promising review: "This snowman is so quick and easy to set up and that gives you more time to enjoy him!! We live in a senior independent community, and he is a big hit, adding life to our front doorway!" —Drama Mama
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
24. A pair of snowflake embroidered throw pillow covers you'll fa la la la fall in love with from the minute you plop them onto your couch.
Just slip 'em over some pillow inserts and zip up to close. For fuller, fluffier-looking pillows, opt for an insert that's two inches larger than its cover — these covers are 18" by 18", so these 20" by 20" inserts would work well. Oh, and the covers are machine-washable!
Promising review: "I normally don’t give reviews, however, these pillowcases are by far my favorite purchase. They fit my existing pillows perfectly and don’t even let the dark brown fabric show through! I love them! They are beautiful, well-made, and will be the perfect accessories for my sofa this Christmas. I cannot wait to have them displayed!" —Wendy
Get a pair from Amazon for $16.99 (available in five colors).
25. A set of monochromatic ball ornaments to add some coordinated sparkle and shine to your tree. They're made of plastic, so if you have kids or pets or are simply just clumsy, you won't have to worry about these shattering.
I personally think these acrylic snowflake ornaments would look beautiful alongside this set!
Promising review: "These are my favorite ornaments. I love that I can still have the look of glitter without any mess! All of the pretty stuff is inside. On the outside you have a clear, mess free bulb. I have received so many compliments on these and will buy more next year. I have dropped them and my one year old has tossed them around without any concern or damage. Highly recommend!!" —Gatt
Get a set of 30 from Amazon for $23.99 (also available in sets of 16, 20, 24, 25, and 48, and in four sizes and 15 colors).
26. A dainty candy cane-themed table runner you can set out for your annual cookie swap — and don't worry about crumbs getting on it, since it's machine washable!
And here's a full tablecloth version, too!
Promising review: "Perfect addition to my holiday candy bar! I got many compliments!" —Sue Barbarich
Get it from Wayfair for $15.99+ (originally $17.99+; available in five sizes).
27. A tabletop USB-powered Super Mario Bros. Super Star tree for anyone looking to bring some holiday cheer to their gaming station. It'll also give you an excuse to make punny jokes like "It's ah-meeee, a Christmas tree!" or maybe that's just me...
Promising review: "This little Super Mario Christmas tree is absolutely adorable. It’s perfect for any desk or shelf. It comes with lights already attached. You can always add mini ornaments if you wanted to. It’s perfectly cute without. It comes with a USB cord already attached. I definitely recommend this for any Super Mario fan." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $33.88.
28. Or an iconic replica of Charlie Brown's Christmas tree (complete with Linus' blue blankie!) for anyone who gets super nostalgic about the classic cartoon this time of year.
It plays the "Linus & Lucy" Peanuts theme (and includes two AAA batteries). It's also an officially licensed Peanuts item! Productworks is a small business.
Promising review: "'It's Christmas, Charlie Brown!' Just looking at this tree brings a smile. Simple, elegant in its humility. It just brings a bit of nostalgia remembering all past Christmases watching Charlie Brown and the gang on television kick off the Christmas season in our house. It is a pleasure to own a replica of the original. Adding the theme at the push of a button is a nice touch. We absolutely love it!" —D. Stovell
Get it from Amazon for $20.99.
29. A Dwight Schrute Christmas elf you can keep on your desk and use to pump yourself up by giving a lil' pat on the head and saying "Yeah! Christmas" before diving into a day of meetings that could've been an email.
This lil' Dwight also features a removable garden stake in case you want to pop it into the ground next to your beet plants. Also, SCS Direct Store is a small business.
Promising review: "This was requested by my daughter on her Christmas list.
She is a big office fan the colors are bright and it's a nice size." —Darla Greene
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
30. A dazzling snowfall lantern that'll provide you with a magical, sparkling snowstorm to enjoy without any pesky shoveling to follow — just add batteries to watch it light up with flurries!
Don't forget the AAA batteries!
Promising review: "These battery-operated snow globes are the best new gift of this Christmas season!!! Ingenious, constantly rotating glittery snowflakes and a pretty little light to shine on the scene. A wonderful new decoration that will last for Christmases to come." —M. Foreman
Get it from Amazon for $27.98.
31. Porcelain salt and pepper shakers inspired by The Nutcracker you can count on to bring an element of festivity to your dinner table — and flavor to your meal, obvs.
Check out the entire Nutcracker collection here! I've gone as far as to add this sheet set into my lineup. (Shh, my Grinch of a husband doesn't know that yet.)
Get them from Rifle Paper Co. for $19.60.
32. Light-up faux birch trees, in case you've always dreamt of decorating your home as chic and stylishly as Martha May Whovier.
The branches are flexible so you can arrange them to your liking, and they come with a UL-certificated and waterproof adapter.
Promising review: "These trees are a BARGAIN for the money! They’re neatly packaged and go together in about a minute. Shaping the branches took maybe five minutes. I have an 8’ in the primary bedroom, another 8’ for my library, and the set (8’, 6’, and 4’) for the living room. I’m going to purchase another 8’ for my front porch, and another set of three for my lanai. They may be plastic, but they look beautiful, and they feel sturdy. Even though I also do a traditional tree, I love that these birches look gorgeous with very few decorations! They’re festive for really any season, so I’m likely going to just un-decorate and leave-up the one in my primary bedroom. If you’re on the fence about these, I’d say just do it! You won’t regret it!" —Thom Lundy
Get one eight-foot tree from Amazon for $79.99 (also available in sets of two or three in a variety of sizes).
33. Holiday-themed appliance handle covers for anyone looking to bring the festive fun into their kitchen while also preventing smudgy fingerprints from taking over — less cleaning means more time to indulge in the season!
It includes Santa, Rudolph, snowman, and teddy bear designs!
Promising review: "Love these!! These are the cutest!! I got a lot of compliments on them. Really dresses up the kitchen for Christmas!! Very cute!!!" —Glenda Jones
Get a set of six from Amazon for $21.99.
34. A 4-foot animated Mickey Mouse Santa — set him up and watch as all the neighborhood kids gather to "ooh" and "ahh" at the Disney magic you've laid out before them. I'm not crying, you are.
Did my son see this on a trip to The Home Depot and talk about it relentlessly for weeks on end? Yes, yes, he did. Do I now own it? Yes, yes, I do. As an insufferable Disney Adult myself it honestly didn't take much convincing to bring ol' Mickey Mouse into our home. He sings "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and recites "T'was the Night Before Christmas" — it really is a magical sight to see.
Promising review: "Very easy to put together! So happy I was able to get Mickey! We Love him! Great price and very well made!" —GrandmaRoRo
Get it from The Home Depot for $199 (also available in Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck styles).
35. A lil' light-up dinosaur wearing a Santa hat and carrying a gift that I'm SURE is meant to be for you — how could it not be? I just want to give him a squeeze.
Promising review: "Easy to put together, stayed outside all December (in Florida) with no problems. You should know, though, that the lights inside are not enough by themselves to show the dinosaur clearly after dark. To see it best it needs to be somewhere with at least some additional light." —Gae A. Weber
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (also available in a T-Rex version).
36. A Lionel North Pole Central train set you certainly won't regret choo-choo choosing to display around your Christmas tree every year.
It comes with a battery-powered remote and tracks that can be shaped into a circle, oval, or rectangle. Don't forget the AAA batteries for the remote and C cell batteries for the train itself!
Promising review: "This is a beautiful decorative Christmas train set for around the tree or any other festive plans you may have for it. I was very skeptical at first reading about the plastic track and battery powered wireless operation. But the track comes in very short sections and is very sturdy. Connects together very tightly and strong. The operation was flawless, from the wireless controller to the train rolling along the track without any issues at all. Again, as part of holiday decorations, for under $100 it's a home run. This is perfect for the season and the wallet. No regrets. Very happy with this purchase." —Scotty Blonde
Get it from Amazon for $110.
37. A faux wood tealight candle holder that'll bring your nonfunctional fireplace to life and add all kinds of cozy vibes to your home. Just remember to blow out the candles before you drift off to dreamland, plz.
It holds six tealight candles (or LED tealights), which aren't included.
Promising review: "We do not use our fireplace and were tired of the bare look. Decided to give the fireplace area a little glam and this piece looks amazing in it. We are using LED tealights until we purchase some tealight candles in glass holders. The LED lights still look great though, and we LOVE it!" —TM
Get it from Amazon for $79.95.
38. A splurge-worthy outdoor arch shaped like a present — it'll be the gift that keeps on giving each team you pull up to your house and thank "wow, my decor looks incredible."
Get it from The Home Depot for $199.
39. An outdoor inflatable nutcracker that'll transform the place you typically struggle with your keys and collect your endless packages ('tis the season!) into one filled with holiday magic.
If you're thinking to yourself "an inflatable?!" fear not, it has a weighted base so it'll stay put doing the windy wintry weather.
Promising review: "I bought several Christmas items from FunBoy to decorate the entrance of my house. The quality is very good. I really liked the Christmas-themed design that FunBoy made and I love not having to plug it into the power supply all the time." —María Fernanda Niño Gonzalez
Get it from Amazon for $68.71 (available in two styles and in a shorter version). You can also add matching inflatable ornaments to the mix if you so please!
40. A glass blown ornament for anyone who is passionate about ranch and refuses to eat a single meal without a lil' dipping action.
Promising review: "When I saw this ornament I just knew I had to buy it for my friend. She loves ranch dressing. Uses it with practically everything. I gave it to her yesterday for her birthday and she was so happy. The craftsmanship is wonderful." —Beargie
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 14 other foods).
41. A durable wooden cut out of Santa and Rudolph featuring battery-operated lights (no cords needed) because who would ol' Rudy be without his nose so bright?!
We added this to our outdoor holiday decor this year and it is simply adorable. There was *zero* assembly (chef's kiss) and it is so simple to click the button to turn the lights on (and by that I mean my 2.5-year-old is in charge of doing so). No notes! Just Christmas magic!
Get it from Pottery Barn Kids for $103.
42. And a faux-fur trimmed rug shaped like Aunt Bethany's fried cat from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — place this under your tree and just *try* not to break out into a fit of giggles.
BCreativeDad is a small business from Huntsville, Alabama.
Promising review: "My family is a big Christmas Vacation fan and I was obsessed with Aunt Bethany’s cat! Can’t wait to wrap her up and give it to my sister and brother in law for Christmas! " —Courtney
Get it from BCreativeDad on Etsy for $32.99+ (available with or without lights).
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