If it’s Christmas decorations you’re looking for, you can’t go wrong with Santa Claus ornaments – the jolly man is the season’s mascot, after all. Daiso has these adorable Santa figures that come in sets of three. They’re small enough for some subtle festive cheer, but also big enough to add impact to a festive display on your coffee or dining table – and at this price you can easily decide how big an impact you want them to make.

Disney lovers of a certain mouse will light up with them see these fun Mickey-inspired festive garlands. In eye-catching and festive colours of red, yellow, and green, they also light up, so you can use them to spruce up your walls or decorate your Christmas tree.

Just a tip: If you have toddlers, do be careful to hang any battery-powered lights high out of reach, so little ones can’t reach the batteries. If a toddler swallows a battery they need to go to hospital, fast. Button batteries can severely burn the esophagus in as little as two hours.

Didn’t manage to get a real tree this Christmas? Just get pint-sized versions that you can pop onto shelves, table-tops, or the entrance of your home. These trees may be small, but they’re made with glitter so they reflect light beautifully to create that festive twinkling you love. To make a real decor statement, the trees also come in different heights and three colours – green, red, and silver. You can line up several to create your own winter wonderland at home.

Are you tired of the same-old round baubles? You can now get heart-shaped baubles in sets of seven. Coming in different shades of pink, these ornaments will fit any room and any tree. Cheap Christmas decor like this also gives you an ideal opportunity to put your craft creativity to the test. You and the kids can DIY-ing your own designs on each heart – write the names of each family member, let the kids cover them with glitter and paint, or just add extra ribbons. Let your Christmas creativity go wild.

So your tree looks fresh and festive but your tables and shelves look a little bare? These ‘elf on a shelf’ decorations are great options. The little toy elves come in many different designs, but they all have  little legs that dangle down, so you can prop them on a shelf for instant festive joy, or hide them around the house for the kids to find. Whether you get one elf or 10, it’s up to you (we promise we won’t judge if you get an army of Santa’s little helpers).

How cute are these snow domes? At $2 each, they’re affordable Christmas decor, yet the wooden figures inside make them look more expensive. The ‘snow’ can be shaken, but take note that these domes are not filled with liquid, like most snow globes. This means the flakes don’t fall slowly – it’s more of an all-at-once avalanche. But still, the ribbon on top means they make for cute table decorations or tree ornaments.

Theme candles can be cringey, but these Christmas tree candles manage to be chic and cosy. At $2 for two candles, this is affordable Christmas decor so you can easily buy a packet (or several) and put them around your house to instantly get into the festive mood. And can you imagine how pretty they’ll look at your Christmas party? Light them up to give your house that warm comfy glow.

Are these little shoes for the reindeer who pop by your house to deliver gifts? Or do you use them instead of hanging up stockings? We don’t know, but we know that when it comes to Christmas decor, there’s nothing cuter than hanging cute little shoes around the house.  You can even get creative and slip small gifts inside to imitate teeny tiny Christmas stockings.

Your Christmas table decorations need to be big enough that your guests can see them. These models of snowmen and Santa are a nice size, just a bit bigger than the palm of your hand. And at just $2 each they make ideal last-minute Christmas decor.

Start your Christmas celebrations right at the front door. These large bells come in festive silver and gold and are designed to hang off your door gate or doorknobs. Just hang them up and  show your neighbours that you are 100% into the Christmas spirit.

These mini Christmas trees are great last minute decor idea for people who aren’t all about the ‘sparkle’ life. The relaxed shape and overall rustic look makes them look very natural, so they’re perfect for any home with an eco or boho aesthetic. Plus, the fabric wrapping and fluffy branches make these mini trees look a lot more expensive than your average cheap Christmas decorations. Line them up on a windowsill or table for instant Scandi chic Christmas decor.

Poinsettia plants are traditional flowers for Christmas, but they can be a bit fiddly. You need to keep poinsettia in bright, indirect light, in a draught-free spot with a temperature of around 13-15°C. And water them, of course!

These festive Christmas poinsettia plants in red, gold and green fabric are a whole lot easier to look after, and give just as much joy. At $2 a stem you can arrange these fabric flowers on every table in the house. stick them into your pot plants, drape them over doors… these red, gold and green flowers are ideal last-minute Christmas decor because they look good anywhere.

At a different price of $2.20, Daiso is also selling these light-up decorations for the top of your tree. Though they look normal at first, simply switch the light on and watch the picture transform. The decoration includes a working battery, so it’s ideal last minute Christmas decor.  If you ask us, this just may be the best holiday decoration the Japanese store is selling for this year’s festive season.

This post was updated on December 13, 2021. Additional reporting: Terri Kue

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