I Worked at Walmart for 2+ Years, and These Are the Christmas Decorations I’m Buying Early — All $30 or Less

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Walmart / Walmart (3)Even though the holiday season is the busiest at Walmart, it was my favorite time to be on the clock, as the store is packed withChristmas decorations. I’m a holiday enthusiast, so I always spent my breaks browsing all of the store’s trees, lights, and decor, and years later, I still look forward to shopping Walmart’s festive pieces.Walmart just dropped this year’sholiday collections, and they’re the best I’ve ever seen. While it might seem early, I’m someone who decorates on November 1, plus items are already selling out, so you’ll want to secure your favorites now. Below, I’ve rounded up my 13 top picks for $30 or less, includingChristmas lights,trees,throw blankets, andgarland.Best Walmart Christmas Decorations for $30 or LessHoliday Time 6-Foot Green Artificial Christmas Tree, $25Holiday Time Red & White Hot Cocoa Decorative Christmas Pillow, $7Holiday Time Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Garland, $15Better Homes & Gardens 12-Inch Mercury Ribbed Glass Tabletop Tree, $13Ayieyill Five-Piece Tree and Reindeer Decorations, $30Better Homes & Gardens Heavyweight Plush Throw, $17My Texas House Alexa Red Chenille Waffle Christmas Stocking, $12Holiday Time Christmas Bells with Bow Hanging Decor, $20Rirool Snowflake String Lights, $10 (orig. $20)Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Four-Pack Hand Towel Set, $23Holiday Time Brown Pine Wood Nutcracker, $10Holiday Time Jolly Santa Claus Christmas Wall Art, $17Ayieyill Plush Christmas Gnomes, $19 (orig. $25)Holiday Time 6-Foot Green Artificial Christmas TreeWalmart$25 at WalmartThis6-foot treewill look great in any room, and it’s a steal at just $25. As someone planning to put four trees in their house this year, I’ve definitely got my eye on this one for a guest room. There are 378 lifelike branch tips, so it’ll look full and have plenty of space to hang ornaments and string lights. Plus, it’s an easy assembly with three sections that simply slide into one another. According to the over 1,500 people who gave it a five-star rating, it’s perfect for smaller spaces and great for decorating with kids.Holiday Time Red & White Hot Cocoa Decorative Christmas PillowWalmart$7 at WalmartAs a dedicated Christmas person, every part of my house should be decorated, including my beds and couches. Throw pillows are the easiest (and most affordable) way to add some holiday cheer. Thishot cocoa pillowis adorable with its snowflake-covered mug, marshmallow details, and classic red and white colors. Plus, because it’s not holiday-specific, you could keep it out all winter long.Holiday Time Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas GarlandWalmart$15 at WalmartIf you are all-in on Christmas decorations like me, do yourself a favor and grab some pre-lit garlands like thisone from Holiday Time. It’s good for indoor or outdoor use, has 150 branch tips for fullness, and features 35 clear LED lights. Plus, the iron wire in the center makes it easy to wrap around banisters, mantels, and doorways. Shoppers who own it say it’s a lush and full piece that’s hard to beat for the $15 price tag.Better Homes & Gardens 12-Inch Mercury Ribbed Glass Tabletop TreeWalmart$13 at WalmartWhile a Christmas tree can provide plenty of ambient light during the holidays, I love adding pops of shine to tables and countertops that are often further away from the tree. Thesemercury glass trees from Better Homes & Gardenscan be placed over an electric votive candle to emit a soft glow in any space. They’ll look great as part of a tablescape or as shining decor on a mantle.Keep scrolling to see moreWalmart Christmas decorationsfor $30 or less.Ayieyill Five-Piece Tree and Reindeer DecorationsWalmart$30 at WalmartBetter Homes & Gardens Heavyweight Plush ThrowWalmart$18 at WalmartMy Texas House Alexa Red Chenille Waffle Christmas StockingWalmart$12 at WalmartHoliday Time Christmas Bells with Bow Hanging DecorWalmart$20 at Walmart

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Even though the holiday season is the busiest at Walmart, it was my favorite time to be on the clock, as the store is packed withChristmas decorations. I’m a holiday enthusiast, so I always spent my breaks browsing all of the store’s trees, lights, and decor, and years later, I still look forward to shopping Walmart’s festive pieces.Walmart just dropped this year’sholiday collections, and they’re the best I’ve ever seen. While it might seem early, I’m someone who decorates on November 1, plus items are already selling out, so you’ll want to secure your favorites now. Below, I’ve rounded up my 13 top picks for $30 or less, includingChristmas lights,trees,throw blankets, andgarland.Best Walmart Christmas Decorations for $30 or LessHoliday Time 6-Foot Green Artificial Christmas Tree, $25Holiday Time Red & White Hot Cocoa Decorative Christmas Pillow, $7Holiday Time Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Garland, $15Better Homes & Gardens 12-Inch Mercury Ribbed Glass Tabletop Tree, $13Ayieyill Five-Piece Tree and Reindeer Decorations, $30Better Homes & Gardens Heavyweight Plush Throw, $17My Texas House Alexa Red Chenille Waffle Christmas Stocking, $12Holiday Time Christmas Bells with Bow Hanging Decor, $20Rirool Snowflake String Lights, $10 (orig. $20)Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Four-Pack Hand Towel Set, $23Holiday Time Brown Pine Wood Nutcracker, $10Holiday Time Jolly Santa Claus Christmas Wall Art, $17Ayieyill Plush Christmas Gnomes, $19 (orig. $25)Holiday Time 6-Foot Green Artificial Christmas TreeWalmart$25 at WalmartThis6-foot treewill look great in any room, and it’s a steal at just $25. As someone planning to put four trees in their house this year, I’ve definitely got my eye on this one for a guest room. There are 378 lifelike branch tips, so it’ll look full and have plenty of space to hang ornaments and string lights. Plus, it’s an easy assembly with three sections that simply slide into one another. According to the over 1,500 people who gave it a five-star rating, it’s perfect for smaller spaces and great for decorating with kids.Holiday Time Red & White Hot Cocoa Decorative Christmas PillowWalmart$7 at WalmartAs a dedicated Christmas person, every part of my house should be decorated, including my beds and couches. Throw pillows are the easiest (and most affordable) way to add some holiday cheer. Thishot cocoa pillowis adorable with its snowflake-covered mug, marshmallow details, and classic red and white colors. Plus, because it’s not holiday-specific, you could keep it out all winter long.Holiday Time Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas GarlandWalmart$15 at WalmartIf you are all-in on Christmas decorations like me, do yourself a favor and grab some pre-lit garlands like thisone from Holiday Time. It’s good for indoor or outdoor use, has 150 branch tips for fullness, and features 35 clear LED lights. Plus, the iron wire in the center makes it easy to wrap around banisters, mantels, and doorways. Shoppers who own it say it’s a lush and full piece that’s hard to beat for the $15 price tag.Better Homes & Gardens 12-Inch Mercury Ribbed Glass Tabletop TreeWalmart$13 at WalmartWhile a Christmas tree can provide plenty of ambient light during the holidays, I love adding pops of shine to tables and countertops that are often further away from the tree. Thesemercury glass trees from Better Homes & Gardenscan be placed over an electric votive candle to emit a soft glow in any space. They’ll look great as part of a tablescape or as shining decor on a mantle.Keep scrolling to see moreWalmart Christmas decorationsfor $30 or less.Ayieyill Five-Piece Tree and Reindeer DecorationsWalmart$30 at WalmartBetter Homes & Gardens Heavyweight Plush ThrowWalmart$18 at WalmartMy Texas House Alexa Red Chenille Waffle Christmas StockingWalmart$12 at WalmartHoliday Time Christmas Bells with Bow Hanging DecorWalmart$20 at Walmart

Even though the holiday season is the busiest at Walmart, it was my favorite time to be on the clock, as the store is packed withChristmas decorations. I’m a holiday enthusiast, so I always spent my breaks browsing all of the store’s trees, lights, and decor, and years later, I still look forward to shopping Walmart’s festive pieces.

Walmart just dropped this year’sholiday collections, and they’re the best I’ve ever seen. While it might seem early, I’m someone who decorates on November 1, plus items are already selling out, so you’ll want to secure your favorites now. Below, I’ve rounded up my 13 top picks for $30 or less, includingChristmas lights,trees,throw blankets, andgarland.

Best Walmart Christmas Decorations for $30 or Less

Holiday Time 6-Foot Green Artificial Christmas Tree

Walmart

$25 at Walmart

This6-foot treewill look great in any room, and it’s a steal at just $25. As someone planning to put four trees in their house this year, I’ve definitely got my eye on this one for a guest room. There are 378 lifelike branch tips, so it’ll look full and have plenty of space to hang ornaments and string lights. Plus, it’s an easy assembly with three sections that simply slide into one another. According to the over 1,500 people who gave it a five-star rating, it’s perfect for smaller spaces and great for decorating with kids.

Holiday Time Red & White Hot Cocoa Decorative Christmas Pillow

$7 at Walmart

As a dedicated Christmas person, every part of my house should be decorated, including my beds and couches. Throw pillows are the easiest (and most affordable) way to add some holiday cheer. Thishot cocoa pillowis adorable with its snowflake-covered mug, marshmallow details, and classic red and white colors. Plus, because it’s not holiday-specific, you could keep it out all winter long.

Holiday Time Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Garland

$15 at Walmart

If you are all-in on Christmas decorations like me, do yourself a favor and grab some pre-lit garlands like thisone from Holiday Time. It’s good for indoor or outdoor use, has 150 branch tips for fullness, and features 35 clear LED lights. Plus, the iron wire in the center makes it easy to wrap around banisters, mantels, and doorways. Shoppers who own it say it’s a lush and full piece that’s hard to beat for the $15 price tag.

Better Homes & Gardens 12-Inch Mercury Ribbed Glass Tabletop Tree

$13 at Walmart

While a Christmas tree can provide plenty of ambient light during the holidays, I love adding pops of shine to tables and countertops that are often further away from the tree. Thesemercury glass trees from Better Homes & Gardenscan be placed over an electric votive candle to emit a soft glow in any space. They’ll look great as part of a tablescape or as shining decor on a mantle.

Keep scrolling to see moreWalmart Christmas decorationsfor $30 or less.

Ayieyill Five-Piece Tree and Reindeer Decorations

$30 at Walmart

Better Homes & Gardens Heavyweight Plush Throw

$18 at Walmart

My Texas House Alexa Red Chenille Waffle Christmas Stocking

$12 at Walmart

Holiday Time Christmas Bells with Bow Hanging Decor

$20 at Walmart

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