{"title":"Outdoor Christmas Decorations","description":"\u003cp\u003eOutdoor Christmas Decorations covers the front garden, porch and door: light-up reindeer and figures, inflatables, pathway and stake lights, door bows and signs, projector lights, and outdoor wreath and garland sets. Everything used outside must be made for outdoor use. UK delivery is free on every order, and so are returns within 30 days. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll find \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight-up reindeer and other figures; inflatables; pathway and stake lights; door bows and signs; projector lights; and matching outdoor wreath and garland sets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the IP rating on each product page; NICEIC, which certifies electrical contractors, suggests IP44 or higher as a rule of thumb for outdoor lights. Electrical Safety First advises that anything plugged in outdoors should be connected through a 30 mA RCD-protected socket, and that plugs and transformers should be plugged in indoors. Solar pieces need daylight to charge, and inflatables need pegging down in wind. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/christmas-guides\/christmas-lights-safety-uk\"\u003eguide to Christmas lights safety in the UK\u003c\/a\u003e explains the ratings. Related departments: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-lights\"\u003eLights\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-wreaths-garlands\"\u003eWreaths \u0026amp; Garlands\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-christmas-decorations\"\u003eIndoor Decorations\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-trees\"\u003eTrees\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat IP rating do outdoor Christmas lights need? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLights must be made for outdoor use. IP44 or higher is a widely used rule of thumb; check the rating on each product page. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan outdoor decorations stay on all night? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectrical Safety First advises switching Christmas lights off before you go to bed or go out. A timer does this for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop decorations blowing over? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the pegs, stakes or tethers supplied, choose a sheltered spot and bring lightweight pieces in when strong winds are forecast. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/6669\/9096\/collections\/mp-ban-outdoor-sq.jpg?v=1794495280","url":"https:\/\/maysparlour.co.uk\/collections\/outdoor-christmas-decorations.oembed","provider":"MaysParlour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}