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25 Tips For Successful Christmas Decorating

December is upon us and your thoughts might have turned to festive decorations (or stabbing anyone who mentions Christmas).

Here are 25 tips to make Christmas a more weird and awkward time than it already is!

1. Sometimes you have to make do with what you’ve got. (via)

2. Remember that Christmas lights can take on a very different meaning during daytime. (via)

3. Be careful to avoid accidentally suggestive decorations. (via)

4. Even though that sometimes seems impossible. (via)

5. Actually, this one seems intentional. Nice one Denmark! (via)

6. Only buy Christmas decorations with very specific names. (via)

7. And very specific instructions. (via)

8. Remember that not all retailers will share your festive spirit. (via)

9. Nor will other shoppers (via)

10. Think about where you position outdoors decorations. (via)

11. And remember you’ll always be taking a chance with poundshop purchases. (via)

12. Just don’t confuse Christmas with Halloween. Or your nightmares. (via)

13. Make sure you spread the Christmas joy to every room in your home. Santa doesn’t just see you when you’re sleeping… (via)

14. Don’t let political correctness ruin Christmas. (via)

15. This year, clothes racks are the new trees. [via]

16. Remember that your neighbours may not appreciate your taste in exterior illuminations. [via]

17. But there’s no reason to enter a slagging match…

17. Some tree concepts might require additional insurance.

18. And sci-fi fans will have their own ideas. [via]

19. Be wary of passive aggressive Christmas light packaging. [via]

20. Never settle for a run of the mill nativity crib when you could have THIS!

21. Never, ever put fairy lights in a palm tree. [via]

22. It might be best to leave Gran’s baubles in the box. [via]

23. Remember that minimal can sometimes be more effective. [via]

24. Less is more, especially if your neighbours are ‘more’. (via)

25. You don’t have to go overboard with decorations – sometimes a simple seasonal message will do. (via)

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