Magical outdoor Christmas lights and decorations
One of the best parts of the holiday season can be driving around to see your neighborhoods’ amazing Christmas light displays and decorations. We have made this a family tradition and each year we can’t wait to see what festive scenes our neighbors create.
Each year people all over the world haul their lights, inflatables, wire framed ornaments and various decorations to create a Christmas wonderland for the whole community to enjoy. Here are some tips on how to build the best Christmas light display and be the envy of your neighbours!
Select A Theme For Your Christmas Display
Some of the best light displays start with a theme. Choosing a theme allows you to plan in advance and create consistency in your display. Whether it’s a winter wonderland with twinkling white lights that look like snow or a brightly coloured gingerbread theme it will be sure to impress.
Add Oversized Inflatables For Extra Impact
An outdoor inflatable could be just the item you need to add that all important WOW factor to your display. Kids will squeal with delight at an life sized Santa’s Sleigh or an 8ft Santa Firetruck. An inflatable penguin will add tones of fun to your Christmas display and best of all these inflatables are robust and look fantastic in pictures.
Try Neon Lights
Neon lights are going to big this year! With one of the top trends for Christmas 2023 – NEON being inspired by gaming and the tech world. With vibrant color options, and bold shapes Neon Lights will add some extra cheer and joy to your outdoor Christmas display. Infinity lights will also bring extra WOW to your display.
Get The Whole Family Involved
Building your outdoor Christmas display can be a challenge so make sure you’re not in it alone. Invite friends, neighbours and family over to help and enjoy in the fun. You can make a day of it and prepare festive drinks and food to keep everyone in the Christmas spirit. There are plenty of delicious Christmas cookbooks available to give you inspiration.
Take Time Out to Look At All The Other Neighbourhood Lights
So much effort goes in to creating a Christmas wonderland but the reward of seeing the smile on everyone’s faces is sure to outweigh the effort. Make sure you check out some of the fabulous displays in and around your town. Here are the top 10 Christmas Light displays in Brisbane 2023
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