These Are the Most Popular Christmas Decorations in the US—See Your State's Favorite Here

From the classic Christmas tree to candy cane lanes, what is the most popular decoration in your state?

Christmas tree decorated with lights and ornaments
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The holiday season is embraced with traditions that celebrate family, friends, and decorations that fill homes with the cheer of the Christmas spirit. Each year, homeowners across the United States decorate—whether setting up a Christmas tree and hanging homemade ornaments or creating a festive wreath for their front door. Holiday decorations are a non-negotiable part of the season.

As a holiday tradition for many, Lombardo Homes set out to unveil the most popular Christmas decorations in each state, based on Google search trend data for holiday décor. While traditions vary from state to state, classic Christmas decorations prevail. Not surprisingly, the Christmas tree ranked as the most popular decoration—but the results for your state might surprise you.

Find out what your state's most popular Christmas decoration is this year below.

Most Popular Christmas Decorations in Each State

  • Alabama: Wreath
  • Alaska: Candy cane
  • Arizona: Mistletoe
  • Arkansas: Lights
  • California: Garland
  • Colorado: Mistletoe
  • Connecticut: Tree
  • Delaware: Window candles
  • Florida: Tree
  • Georgia: Santa
  • Hawaii: Mistletoe
  • Idaho: Nativity
  • Illinois: Reindeer
  • Indiana: Star
  • Iowa: Angel
  • Kansas: Snowman
  • Kentucky: Snowman
  • Lousiana: Nutcracker
  • Maine: Window Candles
  • Maryland: Lights
  • Massachusetts: Mistletoe
  • Michigan: Lights
  • Minnesota: Angel
  • Mississippi: Nativity
  • Missouri: Lights
  • Montana: Snowman
  • Nebraska: Santa
  • Nevada: Candy cane
  • New Hampshire: Tree
  • New Jersey: Snowflakes
  • New Mexico: Nativity
  • New York: Lights
  • North Carolina: Lights
  • North Dakota: Santa
  • Ohio: Reindeer
  • Oklahoma: Nativity
  • Oregon: Tree
  • Pennsylvania: Tree
  • Rhode Island: Snowman
  • South Carolina: Wreath
  • South Dakota: Angel
  • Tennessee: Tree
  • Texas: Garland
  • Utah: Star
  • Vermont: Wreath
  • Virginia: Window candles
  • Washington: Snowflakes
  • West Virginia: Stocking
  • Wisconsin: Tree
  • Wyoming: Nutcracker
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