There’s never a bad time to be preparing for Christmas, right? Whether it’s buying gifts, thinking of where to celebrate or looking for new fantastic decorations, it’s always great to put ourselves in at least a tiny bit of holiday spirit.
Whether you go to the extremes like Clark Griswold or you have more, ummm, reserved tastes, adding a little charm and style to your decor. And if you’re an animal lover, you probably want to incorporate them into your decor as well.
Probably no animal is more associated with the Christmas season than the reindeer. Sure, other animals can make for extremely cute decorations but we almost exclusively associate the reindeer with this time of year.
Here are some great and unique ideas for animal decorations for your home and office this holiday!
Hallmark Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Decoupage Christmas Ornament
We normally keep our entries about particular characters separate, but how could we talk about Christmas reindeer without starting off with Rudolph? The world’s most famous red-nosed reindeer has been a favorite for generations.
Hallmark has also long been a brand associated with Christmas and other holidays – first for their greeting cards and later for their collectors’-item quality decorations. And this tree ornament will go great in your collection!
The ornament measures 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches and can be hung with a ribbon hanger. No gift box is included.
For the young and the young at heart, this great ornament will help guide your way to a great and merry Christmas!
Homey Cozy Applique Gray Velvet Throw Pillow Cover – Deer Horn Design
If you don’t find some of the brighter colors associated with Christmas a bit garish for your tastes and yet you still want something that is seasonal, these throw pillow covers with a reindeer head are great!
These covers are soft and are actually a faux-fur material and fit standard 18″ square throw pillows.
Made of a polyester velvet, as the manufacturer describes it, they have a hidden zipper to keep your pillow securely inside without destroying the good looks.
And one of the great things about this is that the image is on both sides! So no worries about it being turned over and losing your picture. You can also find several other designs available at the link, including some other great Christmas patterns.
Reindeer Tealight Candle Holders – Set of 6
Adding candlelight to your dinner table, side table, bedroom or elsewhere brings a touch of class. And you can add a great holiday theme in these simple metal candle holders shaped like stylized reindeer.
These frame sculptures aren’t overpowering or distracting yet still bring something seasonal to your event. If you’re planning Christmas dinner and looking for that perfect touch, you just have to check these out!
The candle holders measure 4-3/4″W x 1-7/8″D x 5″H, and come in a set of 6. They are made of iron with a rustic bronze finish. A perfect touch for your holidays!
iPEGTOP 42″ Reindeer Christmas Tree Skirt
Add some great color and enhance the holiday spirit with a great tree skirt! And of course tree skirts serve not only to look good but also catch falling needles when you have a live tree or simply to hide the unsightly tree stand.
This blue skirt has a white edge and a cheerful reindeer design to really brighten up your room. The reindeer is all bundled up with a scarf and Santa hat – because as you can see on the skirt itself, it’s snowing! Just the way it should be for Christmas. The colors are really vibrant and will stand out well against other traditional Christmas colors.
The tree skirt measures 42″ across, is durable and is also easy to clean. It will fit well under small- to average-sized trees, although it might get hidden below the branches of a larger tree.
Toland Home Garden Reindeer House Flag
Not all decorations have to be indoors! Many folks love to fly seasonal flags outside as well, and here’s a great Christmas one to add to your collection.
Of course, you can also use this as a door hanging or wall hanging for indoors or outdoor. This banner from Toland Homes measures 28″ wide and 40″ high. It’s resistant to UV rays as well as mildew.
The flag is 100% polyester and very durable. It doesn’t seem to fade at all even after months facing the elements.
This is a one-sided flag, so have that in mind when choosing where to hang it.
You can search on Amazon for accessories like flag poles and hooks from Toland Homes as well.
Sunlit Custom Home Decor Santa Sleigh Flying Reindeer Shower Curtain
No room in your house has to be void of Christmas spirit, not even the bathroom! And a great step to bringing that spirit there is this great shower curtain.
Santa in his sleigh pulled by his faithful reindeer flies over the town and is illuminated by the full moon. The colors are subtle but it still captures the great anticipation of Christmas Eve. At the bottom it reads “Joy, Peace, Love” and “Merry Christmas”.
This polyester shower curtain is printed in HD with color-fast technology to prevent fading and guarantee long use. It’s water repellent and odorless. The top header is reinforced so you don’t have to worry about the grommets being torn quickly; you’ll be able to hang this for years to come.
This shower curtain is machine washable and dries quickly.
And most of all it’s fun! It’s a great way to keep the spirit alive.
CaliTime Reindeer Throw Pillow Covers (Pack of 2)
If you like the brighter colors of Christmas and are looking for some great throw pillow covers, these will be great for you! This set of two covers (filler not included) will brighten up your room with their red background and white reindeer silhouettes.
These covers fit standard 18″ x 18″ pillows. They’re made of a durable but lightweight polyester canvas.
The zipper is well-hidden so you don’t have to worry about it destroying the appearance or scratching when you lean against it.
These covers can be machine washed on cold and tumble dried.
You’ll love how much they liven up the room!
Wrapping It Up
Get ready for the holidays by mixing in reindeer to your decorations! This creature is definitely one that will always call to mind Christmas celebrations. And there’s so many options for using it to spread holiday cheer. We’ve featured just a few here. And keep your eyes open for many more great holiday animal ideas from A is for Aardvark!