Christmas is just around the corner and it's hard to find that pretty garland you picked up on sale last year or that collection of tree decorations your parents so lovingly gave your children. For these reasons (and more), it's important that you have some clever ideas for storing Christmas decorations. There's nothing more frustrating than wasting time trying to repair broken Christmas baubles, resurrect wreaths that are way too flat, and untangle other decorations from string lights. We'll tell you here how you can store and store your Christmas decorations!
When to put away Christmas decorations?
When it comes to Christmas decorations, there are two types of people: those who take down their Christmas tree on December 26th and those who aren't quite ready to put the holiday season behind them. And although taking down the Christmas tree is usually a little less fun than putting it up, there is another good reason why many people wait. So if you've been looking for an excuse to listen to Christmas music and admire your Christmas decorations for a few more weeks, you're in luck: Tradition says that you should celebrate the holiday season until January 6th and leave your beautiful Christmas decorations up. According to Christian tradition, January 6th is the day on which the Three Wise Men arrived in Bethlehem after the birth of Jesus, so this day marks the official end of Christmas celebrations.
Believe it or not, there are some tips and tricks to help you packyour Christmas decorationscan make things much easier this year.
Hang gift bags on hooks
It's never fun to find a gift bag at the last minute. Hang a few of them on hooks so you can quickly find one in an emergency.
Store wrapping paper
Choose a stylish container in which youYour most beautiful wrapping papercan be stored during the holidays.
Clear containers for your decoration
If you can see what's in your clear containers, you can stack them high without worrying about having to take the lids off to find out what's inside next year.
Storing Christmas decorations – Label your storage boxes
You may already use labels to organize your pantry, office supplies, and even cosmetics, so do the same with your holiday decorations. Choose label colors like red, green, or white to stay on theme.
Store Christmas tree baubles correctly
Pack your Christmas baubles in egg cartons or plastic cups lined with tissue paper or paper towels. Cardboard drink holders and plastic apple containers also work well.
Creative storage options
Start by packing the decorations in customizable, inexpensive containers. Stick an extra Christmas card on each box and write the contents on it so you don't have to open each box to find your tree decorations.
Hangers for storing wreaths or fairy lights
Treat wreaths with the same care you give your favorite dress. Place the wreath over the neck of a coat hanger, then cover it with a plastic dry cleaning bag to prevent a year of dust accumulation. Hang it in a closet or on a beam in the attic.
Wrap fairy lights around cardboard
Fairy lights have long been a part of Christmas and many a holiday has ended with a mess of fairy lights.Wrap the fairy lightsa piece of cardboard in which you have cut notches 2 to 3 cm long so that they do not get tangled.
Store Christmas decorations – use coffee cans for fairy lights
You can also wrap messy fairy lights around coffee cans. Cut an X in the plastic lid and insert the plug through.
Store wrapping paper properly in a garment bag
Instead of storing wrapping paper rolls in the living room, you can store them in a garment bag in the back of a closet.
Arrange Christmas tree baubles by color in transparent bags
It's a good idea to organize Christmas decorations by color if you want to choose a different theme each year. If you want to keep all of your tree decorations in one container but sort them by color or size, you can use clear, resealable bags from your kitchen. Then next year it's easy to check your stash and see if you should stock up on certain colors. Use tissue paper in between if the Christmas balls are delicate.
Store Christmas decorations: drawer dividers with grids
If you already have a box but just want to add a little structure, opt for a drawer divider like this one. It can be customized to any size or quantity in your collection.
Store Christmas balls in cookie tins
In December, decorative tins filled with cookies and candies are traded throughout the season. Save them and turn them into storage containers! These tins are the perfect size to store smaller Christmas baubles in your collection.
Storing Christmas decorations: Wrap your tree in foil
If you store your artificial tree in the garage, you can wrap it in foil to keep it clean and protected throughout the winter, spring, and summer. If you want to decorate it next year, simply cut the foil with scissors and bend itthe branchesin Form.
