The Christmas decorations that adorn the front of your home send an important message. He tells his visitors that they are welcome to a home that has the Christmas spirit. It not only conveys that message to your visitors but also to passersby.
When you gift wrap your front door, it makes your entire home look like a special gift. To do that, you’ll need a lot of wrapping paper and ribbon. Start from the top of the door and roll the paper all the way down.
Use the wide clear tape from the package on the top and sides. Make sure the entire door is covered. Stick the paper under the door. The door should look like a large sheet of wrapping paper. It really doesn’t cost much either.
Stick the tape to the door. Use the cross model. Glue a large bow in the center. Always remember safety first. Carefully cut a large enough hole around the peephole.
Use construction paper and a marker to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Make the cardstock look like a gift tag hanging from the bow. Use stiff cardboard and cut out a snowman shape. Paint it white and decorate the snowman with a hat pointed to the side and a scarf.
Depending on how much space you have in the front yard, you could place Santa and some reindeer near the front of the house. Then scatter brightly wrapped gifts around the yard. Of course, the gifts will be empty wrapped boxes.
Make sure the lights adorn and lead the way to the front door. Get a little computer hookup that will make the lights dance in weird ways. Don’t forget the garland and candy cane. They must go somewhere. Put extra lighting around steps to make them safer.
By now, your front yard is looking very festive. However, a word must now be said about safety. Nobody wants injuries or accidents during the Christmas holidays.
Only use lights that specify that they are for outdoor use. This could be especially dangerous as it usually rains and snows at this time of year.
Your Christmas lights have been out for a year. Check for loose or exposed wires. Plugs that can get hot too quickly. Watch out for those extension cords. We all tend to use the wrong gauge of extension cord.
Remember to turn off the lights when you go to sleep.
If you live in an apartment complex, you can ask the apartment manager for permission to put up Christmas decorations outside.
You should be able to gift wrap your apartment door. She still sends a positive message to the neighbors in her apartment. Do you have trees in your front yard? Decorate them with decorations and lights.
If children are present, it is imperative that they participate in the decoration. After all, Christmas has a lot to do with children when we consider the Christ Child.
Christmas is about sharing, giving and loving. As parents, let’s do our best to foster an atmosphere of the Christmas spirit throughout the year.