5 Christmas Decorations That Are O.K. To Keep Up (Long) After The Holiday (PHOTOS)

'Tis the season for lots of lights and over-the-top outdoor decor, but the secret to winning Christmas may lay in a far more traditional place -- holiday decorations that you can use year after year.

Here's a look at holiday decor so classic and versatile that it could stay up well past January 1. (Read: These are the items you're going to want to stock up on at those after-Christmas sales.)

Plaid Pieces

Rustic Dining Room by Webb City Media & Bloggers Michelle Edwards

Traditional Living Room by Little Rock Interior Designers & Decorators Tobi Fairley Interior Design

White Lights

Traditional Porch by Austin Interior Designers & Decorators Dawn Hearn Interior Design

Topiaries

Traditional Entry by Boston Photographers Mary Prince

Contemporary Entry by Columbus Photographers Julie Ranee Photography

Paperwhite Bulbs

Traditional Dining Room

Contemporary Living Room

A Well-Made Wreath

Traditional Garage And Shed by Brooklyn Photographers Rikki Snyder

Contemporary Kitchen by Columbus Photographers Julie Ranee Photography

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