Christmases Past archive guide
Christmas Village Accessories, Trees and Lighting Ideas
Accessories are what turn individual village buildings into a complete Christmas scene.
Core accessories
Mini trees, snow mats, roads, fences, people, animals, benches and lamp posts create scale and story.
Lighting and layout
Test lights before final placement, hide cords early and leave negative space so each building can be seen.
Avoid clutter
A strong village has paths for the eye to travel. Accessories should connect the buildings, not bury them.