Decorating goes faster when you know what’s in the boxes and what still works. This Christmas decorating checklist covers the tree, indoors, outdoors and safety — then the take-down, so next year starts easy.
Many people decorate the weekend after Thanksgiving; others wait until early December, especially with a real tree, which stays fresh for about four weeks when watered daily.
How do I make next year’s decorating easier?
Pack thoughtfully: wrap lights around cardboard, label boxes by room and note anything that broke. Save this list in Checklist: Reusable Lists and start a fresh copy next year.