Christmas Cleanup
The days following Christmas I take down the tree and store away all the decorations. |
I drag out all the boxes and try to get things done as quickly as possible. Our homes interior takes the better part of a day. The exterior goes more quickly as there is only lights and wreaths. And much of the exterior greenery goes to a compost pile. |
Here are things I do that make it easier for next years Christmas Season. |
I separate things in containers marked with items contents. |
A storage box for ornaments help keeps bulbs safe from breakage and more organized. You could buy a box that has compartments for individual bulbs but I just line the inside of mine with leftover packaging material we've received. My breakable bulbs I wrap in paper and the plastic and Styrofoam bulbs I don't fret about. |
Once the ornaments are off the tree. It is bare except for the lights.
All figurines are placed in a box.
The manger goes into a box lined with packing material.
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Bows and ribbons go into plastic bags ( frayed ones can be discarded). Garland goes into plastic tubs. Beads go into box. Snowflakes fit well into a small plastic container. I use one from dollar tree. |
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Wreaths are encased in plastic and hung on pegs in the closet. | ||
Hooks hangers and other tiny objects can go into and organizer. I use a tackle box. Candles are stored out of light, and in a cool area to preserve color. Storage bags or vacuum storage bags are used for Holiday object such as tablecloths, tree skirts, stockings, napkins, pillows and blankets. |
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Gift paper is stored in a box. | ||
The Christmas Trees are returned to their original boxes. |
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Lights are wrapped individually. I string them around a piece of card board and secure and label. Interior verses exterior and where they are used such as; the icicles for front porch or the blanket lights for 4 yews. the family room shelves, primitive cupboard, hutch lights, etc. When all is boxed, they are ready to be stored in the closet until next Christmas Season. |
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