装饰：圣诞装饰品清单：假期装饰时不可缺少的物品Decorations Checklist: The Items You Can’t Be Without When Decorating for the Holidays

 Maybe you just moved out of your parents’ home or maybe you just decided to get in the Christmas spirit and start decorating. In either case, there are a few items you won’t want to be without. Here are the essentials.

Christmas Tree

It’s just not Christmas without a Christmas tree. Even a small tree will make the home more festive, and it will provide a terrific setting for your present exchange.

Tree Skirt

If you get a tree, you will need a tree skirt. The skirt wraps around the base of your tree so pine needles don’t get all over your home. If a skirt is not your style, baskets and galvanized buckets will also do the trick.

Ornaments

Ornaments will make your tree look its best. You may have to make a whole other checklist to account for the ornaments you’ll want to buy. But this will get easier as you collect more over the years.

Christmas Wreath

If you’re dressing up the home for Christmas, a wreath on the door will let everyone know they’ve come to the right place. Wreaths are typically placed on the front door, but they can adorn any door in the house. You can also hang them on walls, in hallways, and more.

Stockings

It’s likely you already have stockings to hold your stocking stuffers, but if not, you better stock up. They will be an important part of your Christmas design. P.S. If you don’t have hooks to hang your stockings, you may need to buy your own.

Garland

Garlands are a festive addition, and they will make the perfect framing for your décor. Buy a few to decorate the various rooms in your home.

Candles

The home will seem cozier and more festive if you add candles. They will bask your rooms in a warm glow. To make your candles even more perfect for the season, get them in Christmas-y scents like cranberry and cinnamon.

Tinsel

Tinsel completes the tree and it’s a lot of fun to throw on after the decorations are added. It can also be used in other parts of the home, and it can be incorporated into arts and crafts projects.

String Lights

String lights are another Christmas tree essential. They can also be placed in the inside of the home, across the mantle, or around staircases. You also may want to use them as exterior decorations.

Christmas decorating is a lot of fun, but make sure you don’t find yourself without the important items you need. This checklist will ensure you are well-stocked for the season. What would you add as a seasonal necessity?