FESTIVE FOUNDATIONS: Our Mega-Guide to the Essential Items for Christmas 2023
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FESTIVE FOUNDATIONS: Our Mega-Guide to the Essential Items for Christmas 2023
christmas is coming...
...and we can't wait! We just LOVE Christmas here at Carousel, so much so we even have a sister website dedicated entirely to Advent Calendars, plus - we'll let you into a little secret - we're working on a brand new Christmas Decoration site, due to launch next year!
We know how overwhelming Christmas can be; with so much on offer, it can be confusing - that's why we've gathered 100 (that's right, ONE HUNDRED!) of our favourites just to make it a little bit easier to find that perfect piece for Christmas.
All items in stock at time of writing.
Oh Christmas tree, Oh christmas Tree
Christmas trees hold a special place in holiday traditions, and after Advent Calendars are the first thing we like to check off the list when preparing for Christmas. Christmas Tree ornaments, lights and baubles are not merely embellishments; they symbolise the spirit of the season and bring a festive atmosphere into homes.
Vintage Style Globe Christmas Tree Bauble
Set of 2 Christmas Nutcracker Soldiers
Pack of 24 Pink Mini Christmas Tree Baubles
8cm Embroidered Floral Christmas Bauble
Baby 1st Christmas Wooden Hanging Sign Tree Decoration
LED Christmas Fairy Light String Chain 1m (assorted)
95cm Christmas Tree Skirt Christmas Tree Base Cover
Green Christmas Tree Stand With Water Reservoir
Christmas wreaths
Next up we have our superb value Christmas wreaths which are a great way to let your friends and neighbours know that the magic of Christmas has well and truly arrived in your household.
24cm Pinecone & Eucalyptus Heart Christmas Wreath
34cm Red Pine Cone Christmas Door Wreath Decoration
34cm Pink Christmas Wreath Pine Cone Decoration
34cm Pinecone & Mistletoe Christmas Wreath Decoration
Christmas decorations
We're all for adding a touch of festive magic to every room in your home with our hand-picked selection of Christmas decorations. We've included a huge selection of 32 of our favourites, including our best-selling Nativity sets, Christmas ornaments and seasonal signage!
50CM FESTIVE TABLE DESK TOP ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
DECORATIVE PINE CONES WITH BARK STARS AND TWIGS - 300G
CERAMIC VIRGIN MARY ORNAMENT MADONNA STATUE DECORATION
ILLUMINATED CHRISTMAS NATIVITY SCENE LED NATIVITY SET
LIGHT UP LED CHRISTMAS BIRD CHRISTMAS DECORATION
FREESTANDING NATIVITY CHRISTMAS STORY DECORATION SIGN
10CM MINIATURE WOODEN FENCE CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT DECORATION
EXTRA LARGE RED CHRISTMAS JINGLE BELLS DOOR HANGER
FATHER CHRISTMAS SANTA CLOTHES LINE XMAS BUNTING GARLAND
RUSTIC WOODEN CHRISTMAS TREE SILHOUETTE 23CM
CHRISTMAS BERRIES ARTIFICIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH PLANTER
RESIN ELF WORKSHOP SKIRTING BOARD CHRISTMAS FAIRY DOOR
FESTIVE 3 PIECE SNOW BIRD CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
FROSTED GLITTER STAR FAUX CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION
66CM TRADITIONAL CLIMBING FATHER CHRISTMAS FIGURE
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS PEG HOLDER
CHRISTMAS PINE CONE AND BERRY RUSTIC WOODEN GARLAND 50CM
LARGE NATIVITY SET SCENE WITH 10 DETAILED FIGURES
CHRISTMAS PRESENT SACK ADVENT CALENDAR BUNTING 310CM
SNOW TOPPED MINI ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT 40CM
LIGHT UP 3D CHRISTMAS STAR WITH 14 WARM WHITE LED LIGHTS
LIGHT UP LED GOLD GLITTER SANTA HO HO HO WOODEN SIGN BLOCK
LED LIGHT UP WOVEN WOOD STAR CHRISTMAS DECORATION
50CM CHRISTMAS RULES WALL PLAQUE SIGN
FROSTED WHITE LED LIGHT UP CHRISTMAS REINDEER 20CM
TRADITIONAL NUTCRACKER SOLDIER CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
WOODEN CHRISTMAS SIGN PLAQUE ~ WONDERFUL TIME
270CM CHRISTMAS LED ARTIFICIAL WREATH GARLAND
FLASHING LED TRIPLE RATTAN STAR HANGING CHRISTMAS DECORATION
20 LED CHRISTMAS SNOWFLAKE BAUBLES LIGHTS 7M
LIGHT UP LED LANTERN FIREPLACE CHRISTMAS DECORATION
CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD HOUSE COOKIE JAR
Christmas soft furnishings
In our books, Christmas is all about getting cosy, so we've selected some Christmassy soft furnishings to help with that! After all, it's the little touches that make it.
NORDIC DESIGN WHITE FLEECE CHRISTMAS BLANKET 150 X 120CM
38CM WOODLAND ANIMAL CHRISTMAS SCATTER CUSHION
GONKMAS CHRISTMAS DRAUGHT EXCLUDER 82CM
RUDY RED NOSED REINDEER CHRISTMAS DOORSTOP
Christmas Candles, burners, and holders
Speaking of cosy, our amazing value Christmas candles, oil burners, and candle holders, are just the thing to create an inviting atmosphere and fill your home with gorgeous festive scents
CHRISTMAS DESIGN SILVER TEALIGHT CANDLE HOLDER DECORATION
CHRISTMAS CANDLE IN REACTIVE GLAZE POT - DESIGN VARIES
PACK OF 20 UNSCENTED WHITE IVORY TEALIGHT CANDLES
CHRISTMAS ESSENTIAL OIL BURNER WITH GINGERBREAD OILS
CERAMIC NORDIC SANTA GONK TEALIGHT HOLDER ORNAMENT
13CM ALPINE SAGE CHRISTMAS TEALIGHT CANDLE HOLDER
GINGERBREAD ESSENTIAL OIL BURNER WITH WAX MELTS
SCENTED CHRISTMAS CANDLE WREATH DECORATION CENTREPIECE
outdoor Christmas decorations
With the inside covered, that only leaves the outside - Add a touch of festive charm to your garden and outdoor space this Christmas with our stylish and affordable outdoor decorations, and transform into a winter wonderland with ease.
8 PIECE OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS CANDY CANE LIGHTS
3 PIECE PRE LIT 3FT CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SET
14.5M CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 192 LED WARM WHITE FAIRY LIGHTS
85CM OUTDOOR LED CHRISTMAS TREE SILHOUETTE
“As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same.”Donald E Westlake
Christmas tableware
Once the xmas decs are all sorted, now's the time to set your mind to the big day itself. The kitchen or the dining table is most likely going to be the focal point of your home for that Christmas dinner; we've picked some fantastic festive tableware finds to bring that seasonal feeling together.
PINE CONE AND HOLLY FESTIVE TABLE CLOTH 180CM X 130CM
SET OF 4 CHRISTMAS WIPE CLEAN TABLE COASTERS
ELEGANT RED AND GOLD TABLE RUNNER AND PLACEMATS SET
SET OF 6 RAINBOW GLITTER BAUBLE NAME PLACE CARD HOLDERS
2 PIECE CHRISTMAS CHAIR COVERS SANTA HAT CHAIR BACK COVERS
FINE CHINA SANTA AND CHRISTMAS TREE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
CHRISTMAS TEA TOWEL WINTER WILDLIFE KITCHEN TOWEL
WHITE CERAMIC CHRISTMAS TREE TRINKET TRAY DISH 26CM
SET OF 4 WINTER ROBINS & HOLLY TABLE PLACEMATS
NOVELTY CHRISTMAS RED GONK TEA COFFEE MUG
BEAUTIFUL SLATE CHEESE BOARD WITH KNIVES SET 30CM X 15CM
CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
Christmas ARts, crafts, and baking
Looking for fun and creative ways to celebrate Christmas with your family? Look no further! Our selection of arts, crafts, and baking tools will keep everyone entertained and bring out the festive spirit in no time.
CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE HOLDERS BAKING SET
COLOUR YOUR OWN WOODEN CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT
CHRISTMAS WALL DECALS XMAS STICKERS
COLOUR YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS MUG KIDS XMAS CRAFT SET
FESTIVE MOSAIC CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS ART CRAFT KIT
CHRISTMAS BAKING SET COOKIE BISCUIT GINGERBREAD CUTTERS
CHRISTMAS COOKIE CUTTERS WITH STORAGE TIN
EMBOSSED CHRISTMAS MOTIF WOODEN ROLLING PIN
Christmas toys and games
Keep kiddies entertained with these toys and games; adding to their excitement in the run-up to the big day.
CHILDREN'S SINGING REINDEER HOBBY HORSE
PLUSH RODNEY THE REINDEER CUDDLY SOFT TOY 24CM
SOFT PLUSH BAILEY CHRISTMAS TEDDY BEAR CUDDLY TOY 26CM
INFLATABLE ANTLER HAT REINDEER RING TOSS CHRISTMAS PARTY GAME
EVENING IN THE TOWN ADVENT CALENDAR PUZZLE 1000 PIECE
9 PIECE BATTERY OPERATED MINI CHRISTMAS TRAIN SET
ADORABLE HUSKY DOG SOFT PLUSH TOY
JINGLE BELLS CHRISTMAS JINGLE STICK INSTRUMENT
Christmas cards, boxes, and bags
Can't forget the wrapping! Wrap up your gifts in style and make Santa jealous with our selection of gift boxes and bags, and seal it off with a heartfelt card.
LARGE SILVER CHRISTMAS PRESENT GLITTER GIFT BAG WITH TAG
SET OF 3 GINGERBREAD MAN GIFT BOXES WITH LIDS
MERRY CHRISTMAS PHOTO FRAME STOCKING
PACK OF 20 RNLI CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS
Christmas Fashion Accessories
Dress the part for your family dinner, work party, or whatever else you might be up to this year!
ADULT NOVELTY CLIP ON RED CHRISTMAS TREE BRACES
FATHER CHRISTMAS SANTA COSTUME FOR ADULTS
NOVELTY FESTIVE FATHER CHRISTMAS / ELF GLITTER TIE
NOVELTY CHRISTMAS PARTY FUN FESTIVE FANCY DRESS GLASSES
Christmas storage solutions
... And just like that, before you know it, it's all over for another year and it's time to pack everything away and make way for the New Year.
If you're tired of stuffing your decorations back into haphazard boxes in the loft, you can get ahead of the curve in January, by sorting out your storage to make to the take down as simple as possible!
LARGE CHRISTMAS TREE STORAGE BAG
CHRISTMAS DECORATION BAUBLE STORAGE BOX
EMMA BRIDGEWATER - CHRISTMAS TOAST RECTANGULAR STORAGE TIN
EMMA BRIDGEWATER - THREE FRENCH HENS RECTANGULAR STORAGE TIN
'Tis the season
Phew! There you have it. We hope this bumper collection of all things Christmas has both inspired you, and built excitement for the big day. If this has piqued your interest, but you've not quite found that one special item, never fear; we have so much more available with ease, to help you focus on what really matters at Christmas.