Cozy, Smart Tips for Packing Up Christmas Decorations

After all the fun comes the forever-painful task of making everything fit back where it came from (plus include all new decorations added to your collection). We’re here to help ease this endeavor and put a smile while you do it!  

1. Gather all your supplies before you begin

Nothing slows a tidying heart like realizing you forgot the bubble wrap! Before you go anywhere near the ornaments:

• Clear a workspace

• Pull out storage bins, wrapping tissue, and labels

• Set aside hooks, lights, and tangled garlands

Experts recommend wrapping each delicate piece individually — tissue paper or bubble wrap are your best friends here. Store Space+1

2. Wrap each ornament with care

Think of each ornament like a little memory — because often, it is one.

• Use acid-free tissue paper or soft wrapping tissue to cushion fragile pieces

• Bubble wrap adds extra protection for glass or heirloom ornaments

• For sentimental pieces, wrap them twice so they have a cozy “nest” of protection around them Stone Gable Blog

💡 Pro tip: If you’ve saved the original boxes that ornaments came in — don’t toss them! They’re shaped perfectly to protect what’s inside. Hallmark

3. Choose the right storage solution

Now that your decorations are snug and protected, let’s talk about where to tuck them away.

One popular and budget-friendly solution that’s on sale right now is the Zober Christmas Ornament Storage Box — it’s designed to hold up to 64 ornaments securely with individual slots, padding, and even water-resistant fabric. Shoppers on Amazon love how it keeps fragile baubles safe until next season. People.com

It’s such an easy way to skip rummaging through bags of tissue paper and pray nothing breaks next December!

4. Label EVERYTHING!

You might think you’ll remember what’s in each bin.
You won’t. 

Use a permanent marker or sticky labels to write:

• “Glass Ornaments — Red/Gold”

• “Tree Lights — Multi-Color”

• “Outdoor Decor — Inflatables”
  …and stick it on the outside of the container.

When you roll them out next year, you’ll thank yourself. Seriously.

5. Wrapping lights and garlands the smart way

Lights have a special talent for tangling themselves tighter than shoelaces in a dryer. 

Try wrapping each string of lights around a piece of sturdy cardboard before placing it in a labeled bag or bin — this keeps them tangle-free AND protects the delicate bulbs. Homes and Gardens

6. Store in a cool, dry spot

Humidity, heat and pests are not ornament friends. A cool closet, spare room corner, or pantry is ideal — just make sure boxes are sealed and off the floor.

Pro organizers often suggest airtight plastic bins over old cardboard especially if your storage space can get damp or dusty. Homes and Gardens

Wrap It Up with a Smile

Packing up Christmas doesn’t have to feel sad or chaotic — think of it as caring for your memories so they’re ready to sparkle again next season.

You’ve made magic this year — treat those ornaments like the little treasures they are. 
And hey, if you grab a sturdy storage box while it’s on sale, even better — less stress and more peace of mind.