Top 5 Christmas Window Decorations

Christmas is one of the best holidays to decorate for, and some people take it to the extreme. Even if you're not the type to have ten feet tall inflatable snowmen in your front yard, you can add some pizazz to your white lights by decorating the windows as well.

1. Candles

No, this is not a suggestion to place lit candles precariously on your windowsill. Rather, head down to any store with a "seasonal" isle (i.e. CVS, Walgreens, or your local Christmas-themed store) and take a look at the electric candles where the flame is actually a light bulb. Since the focal point is a light bulb, your colors are limited only to what color bulb you can find. You could have a candle with a white, red, or even blue bulb. The candles can stay plugged in, they light up when you twist the bulb.

2. Holly

Holly is a Christmas favorite, and part of why the Christmas colors are red and green. Lay some along your windowsill, or hang it (tastefully) from the top of your window. Holly can be found at any store whose main focus is plants, and fake holly can be found in stores that specialize in Christmas decorations. (The Christmas Tree Shop, for instance.)

3. Christmas Lights

Who says Christmas Lights can only be used outside? They come in white or varying colors, and there are many sizes available. Even if you decorate the room the window is in, and not the actual window, you can still see the reflection on the window. This effect is especially effective from outside, as seeing a dark room with Christmas lights is definitely worth a double-take. Christmas lights can be found at CVS or local stores specializing in Christmas.

4. Wrapping Paper

Have a window that you don't use, or wouldn't mind putting a design on one you do, why not wrap it up? Simply cover your whole window in gift wrap, or create a Christmas design by gift-wrapping only part of it. Wrapping paper can be found on the gift isle of CVS or at specialty gift stores.

5. Tinsel

Tinsel doesn't just have to be for the tree. Outline the window with shimmering tinsel, or simply put it at the bottom of the window hanging off the sill. Get creative, as there's shiny, plastic icicle themed tinsel, or the classic white garland.

There you have it, five things to put a little more Christmas in your window. A window is by definition very simple, think of it as a blank slate for your decorating desires. Happy Holidays!