Bust out the multicolored lights and mismatched ornaments — "tacky Christmas" is officially back, and it’s louder, brighter and unapologetically nostalgic. The trend encompasses everything from throwback ceramic trees to mantels overflowing with Christmas spirit, leaning hard into the maximalist decor of the holidays we remember from the '80s and '90s. This year, the vibe isn’t “tasteful, minimalist, millennial gray, beige mom Christmas,” it’s “your grandma let your inner child decorate the whole house and you ran with that.”
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"Tacky Christmas" means embracing playful color, mixing and matching eras and decorating with zero self-consciousness — think bottle brush trees in every shade of the rainbow, multicolor bulbs, glittery garland and figurines that look like they came straight from a 1980s holiday catalog. It’s cheerful, chaotic and incredibly fun.
In this article: National Tree Company 9-ft Pre-Lit Wintry Pine Flocked Artificial Christmas Garland, Couah 2-Pack 50-Ft C7 Christmas String Lights and LFUTARI 9 Pcs Christmas Glass Reflector Ball Ornament
If you're ready to ditch the neutral palette and revive the kitschy holiday magic of your childhood, here are the best nostalgic pieces to kick off your “tacky Christmas” theme this year.
National Tree Company 9-ft Pre-Lit Wintry Pine Flocked Artificial Christmas Garland
This 9-foot garland is made of artificial flocked pine branches, pinecones, red berries and 100 clear lights with a flexible design you can use to dress up a mantel, staircase or doorway. It offers a classic wintry look with built-in lighting for easy decorating.
Your Heart's Content Bottle Brush Trees Set of 6
This handcrafted set includes six hand-dyed bottle brush trees in bright rainbow colors with wooden bases. They’re sized for shelves, bookcases or table displays and give your holiday display a fun, retro feel.
This set includes three plush Scandinavian-style gnomes dressed in buffalo plaid with weighted bottoms to help them sit up on tabletops or shelves as festive holiday decorations.
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Couah 2-Pack 50-Ft C7 Christmas String Lights
This set includes two 50-foot strands with multicolor C7 bulbs. They're vintage-shaped and safe to use indoors or outside on trees, rooflines or as room decor.
JUSTOTRY 6.6FT Christmas Vintage Decor String Light - 10LED Snow Globe Bulbs
These string lights have 10 LED snow globe-style bulbs containing miniature trees and ornaments. Each string is 6.6 feet in length and gives off a warm glow perfect for mantels, patios or Christmas trees.
HISHINY Christmas Lights 100-Count Multicolor Christmas Tree String Lights
This 21-foot string includes 100 multicolor bulbs on a green wire, suitable for indoor or outdoor decorating. The classic mini-light style adds colorful nostalgia to trees, windows or wreaths.
LFUTARI 9 Pcs Christmas Glass Reflector Ball Ornament
This set includes nine multicolor glass ornaments with reflector centers. They're lightweight with a shiny, retro look and small enough to mix and match with existing ornaments for the perfect "tacky Christmas" tree.
Lenox Memories 10-Piece Christmas Tree Ornament Set
This set includes 10 porcelain ornaments featuring classic Christmas motifs, from reindeer to snowflakes to Santa's boots. They all have gold-tone accents and hanging cords and come in a keepsake gift box.
Garma 36PCS Mini Resin Christmas Ornaments
This set includes 36 small, glittery resin ornaments with strings for hanging. They come in a variety of holiday shapes and their tiny size makes them great fillers for nostalgic, heavily decorated trees.
Best Choice Products 15in Ceramic Christmas Tree
This handpainted tabletop ceramic tree stands 15 inches tall and includes 64 multicolor bulbs, plus a star topper. It’s a classic retro piece that brings instant vintage charm to holiday displays.
WDS WONDROUS Christmas Tree Candle Holders Set of 4
This set includes four gold resin candle holders shaped like Christmas trees, designed for taper candles. They add a festive, traditional touch to centerpieces or mantel displays.
Tpudn 2 Pcs Wooden Christmas Nutcracker Soldier
This set comes with two wooden nutcrackers — one drummer and one with a spear. They have classic holiday designs that capture timeless nostalgia.
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