Each year, after the holidays, you carefully store your favorite decorations, so they stay safe and ready to bring back out the next year. So, if you’re planning a move, you’ll want to take that same meticulous approach, but add a little more protection. While it may be a bit more work, going the additional mile when packing helps ensure you can decorate the halls with your most prized memories for years to come!
Before You Start Packing, Consider These Guidelines In Mind
Pack Early
Unless you’re relocating during the holidays when decorations are being used, pack them first. This will give you plenty of time to obtain specialty containers you might require.
Get Rid Of Undesirable Goods
Are there anything that are left in the Christmas bags each year? Maybe it’s something broken but emotional. Or perhaps it no longer suits your design aesthetic. Either way, if you no longer desire it, don’t transfer it. Tip: If it’s anything precious, snap a picture of it before passing it on.
Use Boxes, Not Totes
Many individuals keep their Christmas decorations in plastic storage bins. These function nicely piled in a storage container and are easy to move down from the attic; nevertheless, when it comes to relocating, they aren’t ideal. Since they aren’t square, they can easily slide during shipment, and the plastic can shatter when objects are placed on top. Read more about why you should use boxes instead of plastic containers to relocate.
Box Separately
This is more about ease of unpacking (and believe us, you’ll want that). Pack holiday decorations with other holiday decorations — not with ordinary home products (say no to packaging wreaths with regular photo frames). Then you may move holiday décor direct to storage and unload just the things you need.
Label Everything
Clearly identify each package with the contents so that you can find them again during the holiday time. Instead of just writing “Holiday” on the box, be more specific and add, “Halloween porch” or “Christmas Village,” so you know precisely what’s inside.
Invest On Good Supplies
Packing properly is more than simply nice boxes. You’ll also need lots of packing paper and Bubble Wrap® to keep objects safe. Though it may be tempting to utilize free newspaper, resist if you can—especially for emotive holiday décor. The print can transfer to goods and it is quite tough to remove.
Fill Boxes Entirely
When you’re only packing for storage, it’s no great issue if you don’t entirely fill the box. But, when you’re packing to move, every box should be totally packed, with no wiggle room, so nothing shifts within. If you have additional room, fill it with up with crumpled packing paper.
Get The Supplies
The decor you’re packing dictates the resources you require. This list will get you started:
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Small, medium and big moving boxes (use original boxes wherever feasible)
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A dish pack kit (for decorations or tiny, delicate things)
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Paper padding or moving blankets (for large goods, such outdoor decorations)
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Bubble Wrap® Packing paper Tape Marker
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Specialty containers, such light reels or wreath boxes, if applicable
Read Also: Christmas Decorations With Cardboard
Time to pack the decorations
We’ve split down various types of décor with the procedures necessary to pack them.
Christmas Trees
If you still have the box the tree arrived in (and it’s in excellent shape), utilize it. If so, consider purchasing a new box online or at a hardware shop — or make a bespoke box from cardboard flats. For even more protection, wrap the tree in a Christmas tree bag before placing it in the box.
Ornaments
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Wrap delicate decorations with Bubble Wrap® or packing paper, then store them in a separate box (like a dish pack kit)
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Place non-fragile ornaments together in zip-top bags (so they don’t get tossed with the packing material), then stuff the bags in a box filled with crumpled paper to support them
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Make careful you identify the box “fragile” and avoid stacking heavier boxes on top
Lights And Garland
If Christmas lights are merely placed into a box, the bulbs might shatter, and garland can become a tangled nightmare (we’ve all been there). Instead:
Roll the lights around a storage reel (buy them inexpensive online) or
Wrap the lights or garland around a sheet of cardboard, using tape to tie the ends and ending with a covering of Bubble Wrap® to keep everything secure
Wreaths
The best method to pack a wreath is to arrange it in a plastic wreath container. If it isn’t a snug fit, wrap it in Bubble Wrap® before inserting it inside. Then place the wreath container in a box to pack it.
Lawn Decor
For inflatables, it’s ideal to utilize the original packaging if you have it. If not, fold them up into a moving box. Place the stakes in a zip-top bag to keep them together and store them in another moving box to avoid punctures.
For huge objects like nativity sets, skeletons or candy canes, use moving blankets to cover them, then use tape to attach the wrapping (be sure to just tape to the blanket, not the item – it might harm the finish). If the item fits inside a big or extra-large box, that will give the most protection throughout transit. If not, put it like furniture in the moving equipment, and use ropes or straps to hold it down.
Miscellaneous Christmas Things
Use our packing guidelines for best practices for anything else. Pack items like stockings, ceramic pumpkins, tree skirts, snow towns, etc., like you would any other home property. Use original boxes where possible (sturdy boxes meant for moving when it’s not), wrap breakables with Bubble Wrap® or packing paper, and use crumpled paper to fill space and keep objects from shifting in the box.
Trying to arrange a relocation amid the holidays?
Along with packing up the décor, relocating over the Christmas season requires added concerns, such time and arranging the celebration amid the process. This booklet gives valuable advice for anybody relocating around the holidays.
Tove Svendson 
Each year, after the holidays, you carefully store your favorite decorations, so they stay safe and ready to bring back out the next year. So, if you’re planning a move, you’ll want to take that same meticulous approach, but add a little more protection. While it may be a bit more work, going the additional mile when packing helps ensure you can decorate the halls with your most prized memories for years to come!
Before You Start Packing, Consider These Guidelines In Mind
Pack Early
Unless you’re relocating during the holidays when decorations are being used, pack them first. This will give you plenty of time to obtain specialty containers you might require.
Get Rid Of Undesirable Goods
Are there anything that are left in the Christmas bags each year? Maybe it’s something broken but emotional. Or perhaps it no longer suits your design aesthetic. Either way, if you no longer desire it, don’t transfer it. Tip: If it’s anything precious, snap a picture of it before passing it on.
Use Boxes, Not Totes
Many individuals keep their Christmas decorations in plastic storage bins. These function nicely piled in a storage container and are easy to move down from the attic; nevertheless, when it comes to relocating, they aren’t ideal. Since they aren’t square, they can easily slide during shipment, and the plastic can shatter when objects are placed on top. Read more about why you should use boxes instead of plastic containers to relocate.
Box Separately
This is more about ease of unpacking (and believe us, you’ll want that). Pack holiday decorations with other holiday decorations — not with ordinary home products (say no to packaging wreaths with regular photo frames). Then you may move holiday décor direct to storage and unload just the things you need.
Label Everything
Clearly identify each package with the contents so that you can find them again during the holiday time. Instead of just writing “Holiday” on the box, be more specific and add, “Halloween porch” or “Christmas Village,” so you know precisely what’s inside.
Invest On Good Supplies
Packing properly is more than simply nice boxes. You’ll also need lots of packing paper and Bubble Wrap® to keep objects safe. Though it may be tempting to utilize free newspaper, resist if you can—especially for emotive holiday décor. The print can transfer to goods and it is quite tough to remove.
Fill Boxes Entirely
When you’re only packing for storage, it’s no great issue if you don’t entirely fill the box. But, when you’re packing to move, every box should be totally packed, with no wiggle room, so nothing shifts within. If you have additional room, fill it with up with crumpled packing paper.
Get The Supplies
The decor you’re packing dictates the resources you require. This list will get you started:
Small, medium and big moving boxes (use original boxes wherever feasible)
A dish pack kit (for decorations or tiny, delicate things)
Paper padding or moving blankets (for large goods, such outdoor decorations)
Bubble Wrap® Packing paper Tape Marker
Specialty containers, such light reels or wreath boxes, if applicable
Read Also: Christmas Decorations With Cardboard
Time to pack the decorations
We’ve split down various types of décor with the procedures necessary to pack them.
Christmas Trees
If you still have the box the tree arrived in (and it’s in excellent shape), utilize it. If so, consider purchasing a new box online or at a hardware shop — or make a bespoke box from cardboard flats. For even more protection, wrap the tree in a Christmas tree bag before placing it in the box.
Ornaments
Wrap delicate decorations with Bubble Wrap® or packing paper, then store them in a separate box (like a dish pack kit)
Place non-fragile ornaments together in zip-top bags (so they don’t get tossed with the packing material), then stuff the bags in a box filled with crumpled paper to support them
Make careful you identify the box “fragile” and avoid stacking heavier boxes on top
Lights And Garland
If Christmas lights are merely placed into a box, the bulbs might shatter, and garland can become a tangled nightmare (we’ve all been there). Instead:
Roll the lights around a storage reel (buy them inexpensive online) or
Wrap the lights or garland around a sheet of cardboard, using tape to tie the ends and ending with a covering of Bubble Wrap® to keep everything secure
Wreaths
The best method to pack a wreath is to arrange it in a plastic wreath container. If it isn’t a snug fit, wrap it in Bubble Wrap® before inserting it inside. Then place the wreath container in a box to pack it.
Lawn Decor
For inflatables, it’s ideal to utilize the original packaging if you have it. If not, fold them up into a moving box. Place the stakes in a zip-top bag to keep them together and store them in another moving box to avoid punctures.
For huge objects like nativity sets, skeletons or candy canes, use moving blankets to cover them, then use tape to attach the wrapping (be sure to just tape to the blanket, not the item – it might harm the finish). If the item fits inside a big or extra-large box, that will give the most protection throughout transit. If not, put it like furniture in the moving equipment, and use ropes or straps to hold it down.
Miscellaneous Christmas Things
Use our packing guidelines for best practices for anything else. Pack items like stockings, ceramic pumpkins, tree skirts, snow towns, etc., like you would any other home property. Use original boxes where possible (sturdy boxes meant for moving when it’s not), wrap breakables with Bubble Wrap® or packing paper, and use crumpled paper to fill space and keep objects from shifting in the box.
Trying to arrange a relocation amid the holidays?
Along with packing up the décor, relocating over the Christmas season requires added concerns, such time and arranging the celebration amid the process. This booklet gives valuable advice for anybody relocating around the holidays.