{"id":5570,"date":"2018-12-04T15:21:17","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T15:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/?p=5570"},"modified":"2019-01-09T17:25:10","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T17:25:10","slug":"10-easy-holiday-decoration-ideas-for-your-school-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/10-easy-holiday-decoration-ideas-for-your-school-events\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Easy Holiday Decoration Ideas For Your School Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re putting on a Sno-ball, a holiday banquet, a holiday program, or any other seasonal event at your school, you\u2019ll want to give your space the perfect magical look to match the season. Here are 10 easy decoration ideas you can use to add a festive touch to all your school\u2019s holiday events.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Light up Trees<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The warm soft glow of light-up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/trees-and-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trees<\/a> is the perfect way to set the tone for your seasonal events. Choose one of our fancy, pre-lit faux trees, or choose an unlit tree and add your own lights to achieve the look you want.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Lit_Tree-300x200.gif\" alt=\"Holiday_Decor_Lit_Tree\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Lit_Tree-300x200.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Lit_Tree-120x80.gif 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Fancy Fabric<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dress your event space in its holiday best with fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/fabrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fabric<\/a>. Go glitzy with glitter or metallic fabric for the ultimate seasonal shine or choose any fabric in holiday or winter colors, like white, silver, light blue, red, green, and gold to promote the perfect holiday feel.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Fabric_CascadeB1-300x98.jpg\" alt=\"Andersons_Decorations\" width=\"407\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Fabric_CascadeB1-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Fabric_CascadeB1-1024x336.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Fabric_CascadeB1.jpg 1722w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Fringe and Festooning<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Fringe and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/school-spirit\/parade-float-supplies\/festooning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">festooning<\/a> make it easy to add festive fun all over your event space. Hang <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/school-spirit\/parade-float-supplies\/fringe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fringe<\/a> from doorways or ceilings and use festooning to line tables or walkways. Choose holiday colors or go bold with metallic or holographic for the ultimate shine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/school-spirit\/parade-float-supplies\/festooning\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Decor_Festooning-300x200.gif\" alt=\"Holiday_Decor_Festooning\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Decor_Festooning-300x200.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Decor_Festooning-120x80.gif 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Metallic Cardboard Silhouettes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Capture the sparkle and shine of the season with metallic cardboard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/silhouettes-and-stand-ups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">silhouettes<\/a>. From life size people silhouettes to lampposts to pine tree forests, our gold, silver, teal, and purple metallic silhouettes will add the perfect touch to your holiday scene.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/silhouettes-and-stand-ups\/shapes-and-symbols\/gold-right-curlicues-silhouette-kit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Event_Decor_Metallic_Silhouette.gif\" alt=\"Holiday_Event_Decor_Metallic_Silhouette\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Arches and Columns With Fabric Covers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Give plain wire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/arches-and-gates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arches<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/columns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">columns<\/a> the perfect holiday looks by adding satin, glitter, or metallic covers to match your holiday event colors. Go traditional with red, white, silver, gold, or blue covers, or go dazzling with gold or silver sparkle covers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/columns\/satin-fabric-covered-column\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Event_Decor_Columns-154x300.gif\" alt=\"Holiday_Event_Decor_Columns\" width=\"154\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Crystal Decor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Crystal decorations not only add elegance to your event, but they also reflect the light to add sparkle and shine, so they\u2019re perfect decorations for holiday dances, banquets, and more. Choose crystal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/chandeliers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chandeliers<\/a> for the ceilings, crystal beaded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/curtains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">curtains<\/a> to hang in doorways, crystal columns and stands to place around your event space, and crystal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/centerpieces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">centerpieces<\/a> for your tables.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/columns\/dripping-with-diamonds-stand-kit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dripping-with-diamonds-stand-kit-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"dripping-with-diamonds-stand-kit\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dripping-with-diamonds-stand-kit-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dripping-with-diamonds-stand-kit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dripping-with-diamonds-stand-kit.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Lights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nothing says \u201choliday\u201d like beautiful, twinkling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/lighting-and-effects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lights<\/a>, so be sure to use them in your holiday event decorations. Run red and white mini lights around table or pathway edges, hang icicle lights from the ceiling or doorways, or use illuminator lights to add sparkle to your walls, floors, and ceilings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Event_Decor_lights-300x286.gif\" alt=\"Holiday_Event_Decor_lights\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. Table Covers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to give your event space the perfect festive look for the holidays is by covering your tables in the colors of the season: red, gold, white, silver, blue, and gold. You can create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/table-decor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">table covers<\/a> with almost anything, from cracked ice to patterned paper to fun fabrics. Choose one or two colors \u2013 or more \u2013 and dress your tables in high holiday style.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Table_Decor-300x233.gif\" alt=\"Holiday_Table_Decor\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>9. Balloons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/balloons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">balloons<\/a> in holiday hues to add pops of festive color around your event space. Create balloon bouquets to fill empty corners or place at entranceways, use single balloons with balloon weights as fun centerpieces, or do a balloon drop using balloons in holiday colors or with holiday patterns.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/balloons\/latex\/giant-party-balloon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Event_Decor_balloons-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday_Event_Decor_balloons\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Event_Decor_balloons-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Event_Decor_balloons-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Event_Decor_balloons.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>10. Chair Covers and Sashes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t let your tables get all the attention. If you doll them up for your holiday event, be sure to dress your chairs up, too. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/chair-decor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chair covers<\/a> and chair sashes, it\u2019s easy to give your chairs a look to match your holiday d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/chair-decor\/chair-sashes\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Event_Decor_Chair_Sashes.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday_Event_Decor_Chair_Sashes\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Event_Decor_Chair_Sashes.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holiday_Event_Decor_Chair_Sashes-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With these easy ideas to help you, decorating for your school\u2019s holiday events will be quick, easy, and fun, and you can create the perfect festive looks to match the spirit of the season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Ready to plan holiday events at your school? We have everything you need. Shop now at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">andersons.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re putting on a Sno-ball, a holiday banquet, a holiday program, or any other seasonal event at your school,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5579,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,13,14],"tags":[871,620,870,868,872,869],"class_list":["post-5570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-high-school","category-holidays-celebrations","tag-christmas-decorations-for-school","tag-easy-high-school-event-decor","tag-holiday-dance-decor","tag-holiday-decorations","tag-school-christmas-decorations","tag-school-holiday-decor"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5570"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5570"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6099,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5570\/revisions\/6099"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}