The 15 Best Outdoor Christmas Decorations of 2022

Best Overall

Joss & Main Lighted Faux Pine Garland

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Nothing compares to the classic holiday decoration that is this Lighted Faux Pine Garland from Joss & Main. This staple is beneficial for several DIY decorations and acts as a cohesive thread that ties together various elements of your holiday-adorned home. On the exterior of your home, particularly your door, this garland becomes an inviting sign to all guests that you're ready for the festive season.

The pine-like garland stretches 108 inches long, giving you enough faux greenery to cover plenty of square footage, and it’ll last for several years compared to fresh garland. Adorned with twinkling holiday lights and natural elements like pinecones and gilded elements like golden berries, this electrical-powered staple won't leave you without holiday cheer.

Price at time of publish: $59

_{Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 108 inches | Material: PVC and PE blend | Power type: Electrical}

Best Ornament

Balsam Hill Outdoor Big and Bright Ornament Set

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Balsam Hill is well-known for its artificial Christmas trees, but did you know that the brand also offers a wide selection of outdoor decor, too? Turn your home into a festive scene with the Outdoor Big and Bright Ornament Set, a trio of shining oversized holiday ornaments. With three different color options, there’s bound to be one perfect for your exterior aesthetic. 

While each set only comes with three bulbs, the size variation is enough to make each stand out on your porch or front yard tree. Plus, they’re outdoor-ready with shatter-resistant construction that enhances their durability. The price is a bit high, but the site often runs sales, so be sure to keep an eye out for a holiday discount.

Price at time of publish: $99

_{Dimensions: 6, 8, and 10 inches | Material: Not listed | Power type: Not applicable}

Best Sculpture

Frontgate LED Merry Christmas Nutcracker

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Frontgate’s LED Merry Christmas Nutcracker is a truly special piece of holiday decor. The hand-painted nutcracker sparks a jolly feeling in anyone who catches it in their gaze. With a shiny metallic finish and nearly life-sized stature, this LED figurine takes up vertical space (not horizontal), making it a perfect option for anyone with a small entryway or porch. 

One downside to this lovely holiday piece is the price isn't for the faint of heart, so be sure to double-check your budget before making your purchase. Fortunately, though, it’s well-built and made to withstand outdoor wear and tear, meaning it’ll last you well beyond one holiday season.

Price at time of publish: $459

_{Dimensions: 58 x 17 x 22.5 inches | Material: Polyresin | Power type: Electrical}

Best Unique

Michaels Lighted Christmas Lamp Post

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When wandering through old towns during the holiday season, you might notice lamp posts decorated with festive lights, garland, and other classic staples, which begs the question: Why can't your home have the same? This Lighted Christmas Lamp Post from Michaels is only four feet high, making it a cute addition to your outdoor display. With its enchanting mix of holiday greenery and berries, this pre-lit lamp post is sure to make a cheery statement.

Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, this versatile decoration can be used anywhere. Just keep in mind that its cord runs a bit short, so you may need to have an extension cord handy to plug it in where you’d like to place it.

Price at time of publish: $107

_{Dimensions: 48 x 12 x 12 inches | Material: Not listed | Power type: Electrical}

Best Character

Pottery Barn Peanuts™ Light Up Snoopy On House

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Celebrating Christmas classics is one of the many joys of this festive time of year—and what’s more nostalgic than a Peanuts™ holiday? One of those iconic characters comes to life in this Pottery Barn Light Up Snoopy On House decoration. A colorful, warmly lit rendition of the beloved pup Snoopy will illuminate your yard in all the right ways. 

It isn't oversized like many inflatable characters you see in most displays, and the sturdy building materials mean that you won't have to worry about it popping over the years. It truly is a staple for the unconventional exterior decorator. However, with a higher price, it is more expensive than other decorations.

Price at time of publish: $224

_{Dimensions: 41.5 x 27.2 x 18.2 inches | Material: Iron, polyester, string lights | Power type: Electrical}

Best Oversized

Home Accents Holiday Glimmer Ornament Arch

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Brighten up your outdoor space, and illuminate walkways with some festive spirit this year and add this Home Accents Holiday Glimmer Ornament Arch. Designed to emulate a Christmas ornament, a piece like this feels universal and fits in perfectly across most outdoor holiday displays. Plus, the durable metal frame and solid structural integrity won't leave you questioning whether this arch will withstand the heavy snow that inevitably happens during this festive time.

Best of all, when it’s time to stash this arch at the end of the season, its collapsible design makes it compact to store. However, keep in mind that exposure to all of the outdoor elements can lead to rust on the frame over time. Additionally, you’ll likely want to have another person’s help for setup each year. 

Price at time of publish: $249

_{Dimensions: 112 x 117 x 24 inches | Material: Metal | Power type: Electrical}

Best Snowman

Wondershop Faux Rattan Snowman

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The Faux Rattan Snowman from Target Brand's Wondershop™ might not be as distinguished as Frosty the Snowman, but it’s sure to liven up the outside of your home this Christmas. The universal design allows it to work flawlessly in any indoor or outdoor scene, not just those that feel rustic or shabby-chic. The automatic twinkling light effect makes the LEDs feel warm and inviting. This snowman is moderately priced and can even stay up well after December 25th. 

We suggest grabbing an extension cord to ensure this shimmering snowman always shines with a welcoming glow. You’ll also want to keep an eye on the rattan; with wear and weather exposure, its glittering white exterior can yellow slightly.

Price at time of publish: $100

_{Dimensions: 42 x 26 x 11.5 inches | Material: Plastic, rattan | Power type: Electrical}

Best Wreath

Williams Sonoma Noble Green Holly Wreath

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Our editors and the phenomenal teams at Pure Salt and Lone Fox agree that a holiday wreath is one of the easiest and potentially most affordable ways to decorate outside your home this Christmas. This Noble Green Holly Wreath from Williams Sonoma checks every box. Made with seasonally scented noble fir branches and vibrantly hued holly, this fresh wreath is simple and striking. It’s a total classic hung indoors or outdoors. 

The use of raw materials means this customizable piece feels authentic and timeless, but that might cause a bit of stress during the delivery process. Damage can happen during shipping, and there’s an extra cost for delivery. The end result, however, is a front door that will bring a smile to your face every time you turn your door key. 

Price at time of publish: $60 for a 12-inch size

_{Dimensions: 12 or 22 inches | Material: Noble fir, holly | Power type: None}

Best Winter Wonderland

Balsam Hill Outdoor Lit Wintry Wonder Friends

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Another Balsam Hill favorite is the Outdoor Lit Wintry Wonder Friends, a family of elegantly lit deer that’ll make your outdoor Christmas display sparkle and shine. Meant to evoke a winter wonderland vibe, the mother and fawn in this duo are crafted with iron and plastic and then covered in clear LED lights. What sets them apart is the quality materials used and the expert skill used to make them. A six-foot-long power cord makes it easy to bring to life your outdoor holiday decor vision.

Some assembly is required to set up these winter-ready animal friends, but they’re ready for outdoor use out of the box. They’re more costly than other illuminated deer decorations, but their durability is nicely solid.

Price at time of publish: $349

_{Dimensions: 50 x 9 x 26.5 inches and 19 x 5 x 14 inches  | Material: Glass, iron, plastic | Power type: Electrical}

Best Projector

Star Shower Motion Laser Projector Light

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If you’re looking to make Christmas lights a breeze this year, try a projector! The Star Shower Motion Laser Project Light shines with thousands of moving red and green holiday lights across your home’s exterior (or the walls inside your home, if you’d like). And best of all, there’s no actual light-hanging required. This projector automatically rotates and shines lights anywhere it’s directed, and the 100-yard range allows you to cover spaces big and small.

Weather-ready and pretty effortless to set up, you can plug in this projector and have instant decorations. The projector itself can withstand temperatures up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit and features a built-in stake for in-ground stability. However, the power cord runs short at just 12 inches long. Larger spaces may also require multiple projectors for total coverage. 

Price at time of publish: $33

_{Dimensions: 5.88 x 7.63 x 10.5 inches | Material: Plastic | Power type: Electrical}

Best Doormat

Wondershop Flocked Joy Stripes Doormat

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Vibrantly colored in red, green, and the brown of natural coir, Target’s Wondershop Flocked Joy Stripes Doormat will spruce up your entryway and make it totally festive. This doormat features a simple but eye-catching design of stripes and boldly printed “Joy,” welcoming visitors with its excitement for the season. It’s an affordable and easy addition to your home, and you can even keep it out well after Christmas if you’re looking to extend a little decorative joy into the new year. 

The coir construction of this doormat makes it sturdy and great for brushing dirt off of shoes. However, the coir fibers can shed as the mat gets used, and debris can really stick to it—a detail that’s both helpful and a little tricky to clean!

Price at time of publish: $9

_{Dimensions: 30 x 18 inches  | Material: Coir, vinyl | Power Type: None}

Best Rustic

Birch Lane Decorative Wooden Christmas Lawn Art

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Birch Lane offers more than just furniture—this Wooden Christmas Lawn Art is just a sample of the wide variety of outdoor decor that can help bring to life your rustic Christmas display. This trio of gifts is a standout choice for any lawn or porch. It comes in three color variations, is weather-resistant (thanks to its resin construction), and includes beautiful lights to add even more life to your festive outdoor landscape. The lawn art is also battery-powered, which makes it easy to illuminate without access to an electrical outlet.

Some users find that the gift boxes are a bit flimsy once built, so you may want to try incorporating twine to reinforce the construction and stay on theme.

Price at time of publish: $66

_{Dimensions: 14 x 10 x 10 inches | Material: Resin | Power type: Battery operated}

Best Home Lights

SANJICHA LED Christmas Lights

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You can never go wrong with Christmas lights, and these SANJICHA LED Lights are a perfect pick for classic string light displays. Sold as a set of two light bundles, you’ll get a total of 66 feet (33 feet per strand) of coverage, and you can connect additional lights if needed. But these aren’t just basic white lights. With eight different lighting modes to choose from and features like a memory function timer, a remote control, and weather-resistant construction, they’re impressively versatile and easy to operate.

If you prefer to switch the bulb color from the warm white hue, the brand offers variations of lights in icy white, royal purple, and sharp blue. Just keep in mind that, like any strand of classic Christmas lights, these will take some time (and a ladder!) to install.

Price at time of publish: $34

_{Dimensions: ‎6.4 x 5.8 x 3.7 inches | Material: Wire, glass | Power type: Electrical}

Best for Doorways

Pottery Barn Faux Potted Natural Cut Lightly Flocked Tree

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The classic Christmas tree gets an icy update with this Faux Potted Natural Cut tree from Pottery Barn. Adorn your doorway or entryway with this lightly flocked tree, and you’ll bring the best of winter into your home. At just 4.5 feet tall and 11 pounds, it’s easy to move around but sturdy enough to stay stable. You don’t have to add any extra decorations; this tree arrives in a rustic plastic pot and is ready to show off. Flame-resistant and pre-lit with warmly hued clear lights, this plug-in tree will make a statement for your home this December.

While technically not made to withstand elements, this piece looks tasteful and perfectly seasonal indoors or on a covered porch. Keep in mind that, like with all artificial trees, some assembly is necessary to get this snow-covered tree fluffed up and looking flawless. 

Price at time of publish: $199

_{Dimensions: 4.5 feet x 32 inches | Material: PVC, metal | Power type: Electrical}