Santa Claus Christmas Holiday Decorations

Don't forget Santa when you set out your holiday decorations. After all, Santa is an endearing part of Christmas and there are many wonderful ways to incorporate the image of Kris Kringle into your holiday decor. Below are a few ideas to consider.

As we all know, most kids grow very impatient as they wait for Santa and Christmas. One great way to help them understand how many days they will have to wait is to use an advent calendar. There are almost endless options for advent calendars out there. A really cute one is available at Bronner's and features a talking Santa. This calendar helps kids cope with the wait without dampening their excitement. You can also choose to just write the number of days left on a chalkboard magnet on your fridge if you don't have an Advent Calendar.

Santa Candy Cane Holder - Most folks love candy canes too - so a Santa candy cane holder is a great way to get in the holiday spirit. Check out this option from Terry's Village. This Santa Candy Cane Holder will be the perfect table top addition for any home. This little guy holds several of Christmas time's most distinctive candy and will be an attention grabber among your decor.

Another fun item to consider purchasing is an animated Santa who climbs up a ladder to hang lights while Christmas songs play. It's available on Amazon.com and is sure to be a favorite holiday decoration for most families. Kids and adults will sit for hours watching and enjoying this fun item. This holiday decoration will create treasured memories for kids as they grow up and start traditions of their own.

To add excitement for the grown-ups, check out this Santa Wine Caddy from Frontgate. It is perfect for your holiday gatherings and will be an instant conversation piece. This caddy will be a beloved item for years to come. The Santa wine caddy will be the perfect touch to your holiday table for your special gatherings and dinners.

To help put the focus back on the true meaning of Christmas in an easy way for kids to understand, consider adding a musical figurine from Amazon.com that depicts Santa kneeling beside the baby Jesus. This delightful figurine will add the perfect touch to the holiday season. The combination of Santa and Baby Jesus demonstrates the "Reason for the Season".

Other fun Santa decorations can be homemade, including the classic paper plate Santa face with cotton balls glued on for his beard.

Santa is a magical and integral part of Christmas - and there are lots of great ways to use Jolly Old St. Nick in your decor.