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  • Reviews of 10 Most Popular Holiday Decoration Items
Reviews of 10 Most Popular Holiday Decoration Items
Reviews of 10 Most Popular Holiday Decoration Items
Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Attractive mixture of colors and textures
  • One stop shop for tree and ornaments
  • Wide variety of ornament options
  • High quality appearance

    Cons

  • Smaller than buyer expectations
  • Low quality matieral
Where to Buy

$104.99

Amazon

$179.99

eBay
Review Summary

Customers agree the KI Store Artificial Christmas Tree with Decoration Ornaments Gold and Red is the perfect Christmas kit for your very first place of your own. The kit comes with a 6 foot fake Christmas tree along with all the ornaments necessary to make it glimmer and shine. No need to spend the whole day shopping for each ornament, stressing over the right color schema, fretting over the final bill racking higher and higher. This kit is a one-time purchase of an attractive mixture of golds and reds. There is also more than simple orb ornaments. The KI Store Artificial Christmas Tree kit comes with a wide variety of ornament options including ribbons and flowers.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • High quality material
  • Comes with red bird decorations
  • Table/shelf decorations
  • Bendable tree branches

    Cons

  • Short
  • Not enough red bird decorations
Where to Buy

$19.89

Amazon

$22.74

eBay
Review Summary

Reviewers were enchanted by Department 56 Village Bare Branch Trees Accessory Figurine (Set of 6).  They all agreed it was a subtle addition that completed their figurine winter village. Whether on a shelf or the centerpiece to your table, these bare branch trees accessories invoke the cozy warm feeling a home should give in the heart of winter. The branches are made of high-quality material, and they are bendable allowing you to customize your miniature winter wonderland. The biggest selling point to all reviewers were the birds. The figurine set comes with some red cardinals perched on the branches, and reviewers love these birds. Adding a nice splash of red to barren colors of winter had reviewers enthralled.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Over 6 feet of dazzling LED lights with 12 hanging stars
  • Total power line length of 9.8 feet for easy-to-reach plug-in capabilities
  • 8 settings to make the lights flash, blink, fade, and sparkle in a room, window, or any setting looking for a little flare
  • Easy setup from box to desired hanging spot in minutes

    Cons

  • Lights packaging causes product to get tangled
  • Delicate wires may short out or break if handled roughly
Where to Buy
Review Summary

For the price and free shipping the company offers, the Twinkle Star LED String Lights is perfect for those looking to get into the holiday spirit, spruce up a college dorm room or window, or just make an old space new again! The string of lights are a medium-dim brightness and can fit any space at or under 10 feet in length, full of 12 small and large twinkling stars. The string is easy to use by simply removing from its packaging, plugging into a standard outlet, and stringing for bright, beautiful lights that are also turned off by unplugging. The lights come with 8 settings that make the lights dance, blink, and fade in different patterns for entertainment to last months.

The 9-foot lights are packaged into a small box where wires may get tangled during transport, so some customers are distraught at the time it takes to detangle, some even saying the string is unusable because of how long it takes. Others say the wires are so incredibly delicate that they may break with one wrong move.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Simple and easy lighting option
  • 2 strands of 150 bulbs, total 300 bulbs
  • Generous length of green wire
  • Provides bright, clear and soft light
  • Useful for indoors or outdoors
  • Includes replacement and flash bulbs with replacement fuse
  • Affordable price

    Cons

  • Fragile bulbs
  • May not be very durable
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Holiday Wonderland 300 - Count Clear Christmas Light Set features two strands of 150 bulbs with green wire. The total length of each strand is 78 feet with 24 inches lead wire and 3 inches end connector. It is designed to connect three sets of lights together and bulbs remain lit even after one goes out. The set provide bright, clear and soft lights, and looks great for indoor or outdoor decorations. The set includes - 2 flasher bulbs, 2 extra bulbs for each strand and 1 replacement fuse.

However, some buyers say that the bulbs are very fragile and burn down quickly. Moreover, there are just 2 replacement bulbs against 150 bulbs which was a disappointment for many. 

Overall, the Holiday Wonderland 300 - Count Clear Christmas Light Set is a decent choice for lighting indoors and/or outdoors elegantly and beautifully, this holiday season.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy setup, makes decoration simpler
  • Quiet and smooth 360-degree rotation
  • Separate on/off switch for lights and rotation
  • Auto centers, prevents tilting of heavy ornamented trees
  • Obstructed rotations generates warning sound
  • Sturdy, lightweight and highly durable
  • Tangle free wires with built-in plugs

    Cons

  • None
Review Summary

The Christmas Tree EZ Rotating Stand is made of heavy durable plastic base and works for artificial Christmas trees only, with tree poles up to 1.25" in diameter, up to 8.5' tall and can rotate a maximum weight of 150 lbs. It comes with separate on/off switches for lights and rotation. The switches allow choosing from lights only, rotation only or both together as per choice. The slow and quiet rotation sends sparkling lights all over the room. The patented collar design automatically centers the tree and rotates 360 degrees, and the built-in light plug keeps the wires from tangling. Two sets of precision bearing support the weight of trees and decoration preventing it from tipping for ultra-stability. The unique bidirectional clutch protects the motor, if the tree is forced or rotations is obstructed it generates a warning click sound.

Overall, the Christmas Tree EZ Rotating Stand simplifies decoration and allows equal view of every part of the tree.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Fun and creative toy for whole family
  • Induces positivity and discipline among kids
  • Adds educational value of right and wrong
  • Gift set includes light skin boy Elf with storybook
  • Makes a good decoration piece
  • Dark skin and girl scout also available
  • Affordable purchase for new holiday season

    Cons

  • Low quality Elf
  • Some parents find story to be negative and creepy
Review Summary

The Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Traditional tool that helps Santa know which kid is to be listed as naughty and nice. At the start of each Christmas season, the elf appears to serve as Santa's eyes and ears, traveling back to the North Pole each night to make a detailed report of the day’s activities. The original Elf on the Shelf set includes a light skin, blue-eyed magical scout Elf from North Pole and a hardbound watercolor children's storybook. The tradition begins by reading the book and giving a special name to the Elf, and the kids can register their Elf online to receive an official adoption certificate and a special letter from Santa. The Elf on the Shelf comes in light skin tone and dark skin tone boy and girl scout elves to choose from. It is fun for whole family and has become a tradition in many families. 

However, some parents feel that the Elf story is too negative and creepy for children.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Perfect landscape/outdoor light
  • Delivers bright white light with color rendition
  • Durable aluminum body
  • Adjustable head for desired focal point
  • Effortless installation with stakes
  • Includes Halogen bulb with gauge and wire
  • Weatherproof

    Cons

  • Bulb and body become hot
  • Expensive replacement bulbs
  • Bulb installation can be tricky
  • Lacks the dusk and dawn sensor
Review Summary

The Cooper Lighting SP100 Aluminum 75 - Watt Halogen Landscape Light is made of heavy and durable die-cast aluminum with green enamel finish for a perfect outdoor setting. It features effortless installation into the ground with its integrated stake, and is designed to accentuate or focus status, seasonal or holiday decors, fountains, foliages etc. Adjustable head helps in achieving desired focal point. The set include a 75 - Watt pure white halogen light that delivers bright beam of illumination with true color rendition plus it emits more light than a standard 120 - Watt floodlight. It is a perfect weatherproof landscape light, especially for wet locations. The unit comes with 3 feet of 18 - gauge and 3 wire grounded cord for installation convenience.

However, the bulb and the metal body becomes quite hot when in use and the replacement bulbs are pretty expensive. Some users also feel that inserting and installation the Halogen bulb is a tricky task. The new product lacks and 'dusk and dawn sensor' feature, but it will be solved by installing dusk and dawn plug-in controller (purchase separately).

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Solar powered rainbow maker
  • Real Swarovski crystals creates maximum effect
  • Bright sunlight powers the unit for colorful rainbows
  • Transparent case with colorful gears
  • Large suction cups attaches to the windows easily
  • Effects attract children and pets
  • Worth the money

    Cons

  • Suction cup and gears are not very durable
  • Does not work on battery
Review Summary

Kikkerland Solar - Powered Double Rainbow Maker comes in a transparent case with exposed motor, different colored gears with counter rotating crystals. It also has a large suction cup that easily attaches to a window glass. The solar panel powers the unit to revolve and refract light in all directions whenever the sunrays fall on the motor and gears. The two crystals are genuine Swarovski crystals that create maximum rainbow effect. The intensity of the light does not influence the speed of the unit, it either runs or it does not run.

However, many users feel the unit runs only during bright sun light and many some feel otherwise. The plastic gears and suction cups are not very durable. As the unit does not run on battery, it is seen that many units do not respond/function well. Some users also wished that the solar panel were on swivel base instead of being fixed.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Simple and easy to assemble
  • Marine grade white plastic construction
  • Includes stakes to withstand harsh weather
  • Breaks down flat for easy storage
  • Sturdy and highly durable
  • Well worth the money
  • Easy to follow instructions

    Cons

  • None
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Teak Isle Christmas Outdoor Nativity Set, Yard Nativity Scene is made of 1/2" marine grade white PVC (Plastic) sheet, which does not delaminate or requires any painting. It includes a staking kit that helps the set stand together and withstands harsh weather. This Nativity Set comes in eight pieces and is very easy to assemble. The set breaks down flat and stores in a compact space. The set also includes easy to understand instructions for repacking and the boxes are convenient storage.

Overall, the Teak Isle Christmas Outdoor Nativity Set, Yard Nativity Scene is highly recommended by users for its quality, durability, good construction and affordable price. It is lightweight and beautiful silhouette style outdoor nativity set that compliments any yard without looking overly commercial. 

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy to apply and remove
  • Perfect for handing lightweight items
  • Works on a variety of surfaces
  • Good quality adhesive strips
  • Removes easily without any mess or stains
  • Replacement strips also available
  • Great price for its quality features

    Cons

  • Very small in size
  • Holds super lightweight only
  • Buyers received white hooks instead of clear
Review Summary

The Command Decorating Clips are a damage free solution to simplify decoration and/or organization of lightweight wires or items. The product features innovative Command Adhesive Strips that hold strongly on a variety of surfaces including wood, tiles and paint. Just leave the strips to set for an hour after application and it's all ready to use. The good quality adhesive removes easily and cleanly leaving no marks, stains, sticky residue etc on the surface used. Replacement mountings strips are also available for convenience.

However, the hooks and strips are relatively very small and lightweight and can hold only very small or lightweight items. Some hooks could not hold even thin wires.

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