Walmart's Holiday Decor Is Here and It's Merry, Bright and Oh-So Affordable

It's never too early to deck the halls

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I hate to be *that* person who is already thinking about the holiday season, but I can’t resist the urge to tell you all about the merriest new items in Walmart’s holiday decor section. Think everything from pre-lit Christmas trees for under $150 to charming LED gingerbread houses ($25) to fun finds like this train-style Advent calendar ($40) that the entire family will enjoy. I know I’ve already got my credit card lined up for these festive finds, and I’m sure you do, too, so scroll down to see eight of my favorite holiday decorations from Walmart.

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With nearly 700 reviews from customers, it’s easy to see why this pre-lit Christmas tree is a no-brainer for the season. Just take it from this shopper: "I am in love with this tree. I never want to take it down. It is very sturdy, very full and with just the right amount of lights." Even better, it comes pre-decorated with realistic-looking pinecones, so half the task of trimming it has already been done for you. It comes in three heights—7 feet, 7.5 feet and 8 feet—and each one features hundreds of branch tips to give the tree a full look.

It's not Christmas without a Gingerbread house, and luckily, this 8-inch-tall table topper doesn't require any elbow grease in the kitchen. Decorated with pastel "candies" and "frosting," it has built-in LED lights that really take the holiday spirit up a notch, and it's *only* $25. "I had no idea it lit up! That makes it even more perfect. I have a room that I decorate in pastels for Christmas, and this will be the perfect accessory to add to my growing set of decorations," raves one buyer.

Santa Claus is coming to town, and this time around, he might arrive by train. At least, that's what the kiddos will think when they open up the compartments of this choo-choo Advent calendar in the days leading up to Christmas. The wooden decoration features 24 numbered drawers, which you're meant to fill with miniature gifts and treats for a surprise each day as you count down to the 25th. All aboard!

I can't get enough of this elegant tree-and-reindeer set, which comes in gold (my fave) and silver colorways. You get a five-piece assortment, and can put the resin figurines on tabletops, shelves, mantelpieces—you name it—to add some holiday glamour around the house. Best of all, this set is on sale, which means you can snag it for just $30.

Say hello to your new 5-foot Gingerbread Man that will happily greet any guest you welcome to your home this holiday season. He's cute, jolly and seriously brings the fun to your front lawn as he comes with built-in LED lights to emit a whimsical glow. Plus, he's waterproof, so he'll survive if the kids want to have a little fun in the snow with him.

Looking for an outdoor decoration to accompany Mr. Gingerbread Man? I recommend picking up these Santa figurines (which are also available in a snowman variation) for no real reason other than the fact that they are adorable, look especially great in the snow, and are only $15 each. Okay, that's three reasons, but you get the point. Did I mention they look great outdoors (especially when it's snowing)?

If you really want to take the holiday decor up a notch, you can grab these $13 LED icicle lights. They come on a 13-foot strand (which can be connected to up to two more sets) for effortless placement around the outside of your home. The set also offers eight different lighting modes, including combination, sequential and flashing, that allow you to customize the look of your winter wonderland. 

This artificial Christmas wreath is sure to put guests in a good mood when they walk up to your door, and trust, they won't be disappointed by this one's rustic charm. In addition to built-in lights, the lush design is decorated with pine cones and frosted branches. It requires no assembly, and clocks in at 24 inches, the perfect size for most doors. All you have to do is hang it up on the ring frame and you'll be good to go for the season. Plus, buyers say it looks beautiful, so you may be tempted to keep it up past the holidays.


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