Holly sprigs and wreaths (with or without the red berries) are often used as a traditional Christmas decoration.
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There are many good Christmas decoration sites. Some good Christmas decoration sites for ideas include: familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-decorations/ and www.hgtv.com Decorating Entertaining.
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The primary Christmas decoration in France is the Christmas tree (or, in French, sapin de noel).
One of the modern Christmas decorations you could use are non-traditional Christmas trees. You can find many on this site, with links to the stores where you can find them:(http://www.digsdigs.com/10-modern-christmas-tree-alternatives/).
Undecorated christmas tree
Tinsel as a Christmas tree decoration originated in Nuremberg, Germany around 1610. Before that, it was used primarily as a decoration for sculptures.
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There are many outdoor lighted Christmas decorations available. Some include a Santa theme, but many incorporate other traditional Christmas images like stockings, Christmas trees, candy canes, snowflakes, angels, and nativities.
The common decoration for the top of a Christmas tree, is a star.