If you’re like most of us, you probably love Christmas. The smells, the gifts, seeing the family together again — all of it’s a wonderful part of the holidays. But Christmas decorating is another thing entirely.
Some of us are Pinterest-worthy Martha Stewart types. We make amazing DIY decorations and turn our house into a holiday wonderland. Some of us drag the box out of storage and throw up some lights. And then some of us ..well, let’s just say we didn’t inherit the decorating gene.
For those people, the thought of putting up Christmas lights makes them groan. They wish they could just kick back with some hot chocolate and enjoy a good holiday movie. Who wants to be standing on a snowy roof while trying to untangle a thousand tiny bulbs?
Good news: the internet is here to save the day. Lazy holiday decorators of the world are coming together to offer super-easy ways of making your house look festive while putting in minimal effort. No one said it had to look amazing — it just has to get done.
If you love the holidays but can’t stand decorating, join the ranks of these lazy decorators who came up with genius ideas.
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Let’s be honest: when your neighbors are this over-the-top about Christmas, is it really even worth trying? You’re better off saving your time.
Do you remember when Clark Griswold famously hung off the roof while putting up Christmas lights? These geniuses made a festive tribute to it…until the police made them take it down, of course.
Share a Coke was such a fun campaign. You got to look for your name among the cans. Luckily for us, Angel, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus are pretty common names.
For the person who just can’t stand decorating for Christmas, this is a genius idea. It’s still festive with minimal effort — plus it’ll give everyone a chuckle.
Remember Charlie Brown’s sad little Christmas tree that they turned into something beautiful? Apparently, you can make a tribute to the famous Christmas special with a regular old pine branch.
A boyfriend and girlfriend had an argument about whether this technically counted as a Christmas tree. You can have whatever opinion you want. I just want to know where they got the traffic cone.
This Christmas tree definitely didn’t take too long to put up or decorate. Of course, all the presents going underneath it will have to be very, very small.
When a woman asked her husband to put the Christmas tree away in storage, she never expected this. He decided to put it away fully decorated to save time the next year.
Not everyone gets in the mood to celebrate the holidays, but they still feel the pressure to decorate. This honest homeowner had a solution for expressing themselves.
Not everyone has a bunch of Christmas decorations on hand, but it’s easy to dig out some things used at the last birthday party you hosted. You’ll just have to do a little bit of modification.
Gingerbread houses are beautiful, but they’re also difficult to put together. If yours falls apart, don’t despair. Just toss in a plastic dinosaur and pretend it’s a massacre.
No one felt like unpacking the artificial Christmas tree in this family, much less decorating it. They came up with this creative solution that seemed like a good compromise.
When you don’t have a Christmas tree but you have a lot of wine bottles, there’s an easy solution. Of course, you might have to field some questions about how much wine you’ve been drinking.
17. When you love Christmas but work in a hospital
Medical personnel is on the clock during the holidays, but that doesn’t stop them from making things festive. Of course, some of their ideas are a little bit unusual.
When you don’t have a tree, you can make one out of painter’s tape. It looks pretty terrible, but at least the kids are happy. You can still put presents underneath it.
On average, a live evergreen tree costs almost $80. One of these pine car fresheners costs…well, less than that. It doesn’t have quite the same effect, but you’re really getting the bang for your buck.
When no one in the office was willing to put up the Christmas tree, one worker took the initiative. That doesn’t mean they took the tree out of the box. That would be silly.
When Halloween is over, don’t put that creepy butler figurine back in storage. Just repurpose it as the most nightmarish Santa ever to terrify all the kids. This guy definitely sees you when you’re sleeping.
On the other side of the equator, Christmastime occurs in the summer. Australians usually celebrate the holiday with a big barbecue…while running fans on high to beat that relentless heat.
People who aren’t motivated to get a Christmas tree often come up with some bizarre alternatives. For example, a festive skeleton wrapped in Christmas lights.
Apparently, one trend involves putting up a “Christmas tree” made out of washi tape. People come up with all sorts of patterns for them, so it’s easy to get creative.
When you don’t want to put up a Christmas tree, try putting up a Christmas ladder. Yes, it might make your guests raise an eyebrow, but plenty of people are turning to this simple switch.
Don’t feel like decorating or tired of trying to keep kids and pets off of the tree? Go from traditional to unconventional with a wall tree that looks like this one. It’s a breeze to set up.
If you’re stumped for simple holiday decorations, don’t make things overly complicated. A couple of decorated pots with plants or pine cones — you’re ready for Christmas.
We’ve all made crafts like this in elementary school. They are actually easy to make and pretty adorable. With a couple of paper plates and some construction paper, you’ll have your home decorated in no time.
They say that laundry is the never-ending chore so why not dress it up a little? Okay, this might not replace real holiday decorations, but it’ll give everyone a chuckle.
You might not think a Christmas tree made out of sticks would look very good, but you might be surprised. With the right decorations, this simple item is quite charming.
Are you one of those people who always has a bunch of wood pallets lying around? Why not repurpose them? There are tons of projects you can use them for, including Christmas decorations, believe it or not.
Do you have a big chalkboard and a bit of artistic skill? There’s no need for any special materials when it comes to this simple decoration. Simply grab some chalk and start drawing.
If you have a bunch of books on your shelf, don’t let them gather dust over the holidays. Use a stack of them to throw this adorable literary Christmas “tree” together.
You could drop a bunch of money on a Christmas wreath made of evergreens. Or you could put together this charming candy cane wreath for a fraction of the price.
It’s easy for the holidays to sneak up on us, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have time decorate. To turn your pillows from normal to festive, just slap a red ribbon on them. Done.
If you do one thing to decorate your home for the holidays, focus on your door. This construction paper snowman door is simple yet eye-catching and festive.
Who said holiday centerpieces had to be complicated? Grab some pine cones and throw them into a bowl. If you’re feeling fancy, give them some white painted tips to look like snow.
When in doubt, turn to the ribbons. An oversized red or gold one is a decoration that looks great but only takes a few minutes to put together. It’s everyone’s favorite kind.
