6 Tips for Packing and Moving Christmas Decor

Packing your holiday decor for the move? You’ll need the right boxes and supplies for the job. From artificial Christmas trees to colorful holiday lights, these seasonal items require the utmost care when moving them to a new home. Otherwise, they could end up broken, shattered or smashed. Here are 6 easy tips for packing and moving your holiday decor this season. Best of luck and happy moving!

Untangle, wrap and pack christmas lights

Use a wreath storage container or durable box to pack wreaths

Store holiday paper decor in plastic bags

Place artificial Christmas trees inside a tree storage bag

Keep holiday decor in separate boxes

Store ornaments inside an egg carton or ornament box

More tips for moving during the holidays

Finished packing your holiday decor? Here are a few other ways to ensure that your move is successful and stress-free this holiday season.

Plan your travel ahead of time – The holidays can be a crazy time to travel (to say the least). For this reason, make sure you’ve planned out exactly how and when you’re going to move. If renting a truck, I recommend avoiding roads the weekend before Christmas when traffic is heaviest. If flying, avoid holiday weekends and opt for a Tuesday or Wednesday flight instead.
Budget accordingly – It’s no secret that the holidays are an expensive time to move. Besides presents, you’ll most likely have to purchase moving supplies and boxes as well. Trust us – this adds up! In addition, rates could be higher for truck rentals and moving companies during the holiday season. For these reasons, it’s especially important to discuss your moving budget (and your holiday budget) beforehand. This will help cut down on stress regarding end-of-year finances.
Arrange to have a security system installed – Unfortunately, break-ins and robberies are a common occurrence during the holiday season. To prevent this from happening in your new home, call your security system provider a few weeks prior to moving to schedule an installation date. After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry!

Need help packing your Christmas decor?

Moving during the holidays isn’t easy. Fortunately, Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers makes it easy to find and book the best moving company for the job. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands.