Brighten Your Yard With the Best Christmas Inflatables

Confession: I used to think holiday inflatables were completely tacky. I was a teenager. My prefrontal cortex hadn't completely developed, and I was embarrassed by everything. Jump ahead a couple of decades (ouch!), and now I find them to be utterly delightful. We have one house in our town that decks its lawn with hundreds of inflatables every year, and it is one of the highlights of our family's season to go see it over and over again.

Now, more than ever, we need joy, fun and laughter in our lives and holidays. What better way to bring a smile to your and your neighbor's face than with a mug full of cheery holiday characters?? Let's up the ante this season with a collection of the best Christmas inflatables, from complete classics and favorite characters to the quintessential snowman and adorable animals in Santa hats.

Christmas Classics

The holidays are full of traditional ideas that have delighted generations: Santa and his reindeer, tin soldiers, a bevy of presents and of course, a trip to the North Pole. This group of inflatables brings instant Christmas joy to your front yard and will never go out of style.

Kris Kringle's Arrival

We're all waiting on the man in red, and he doesn't just come in a sleigh anymore. Whether he's showing up at your door in a fire engine, train, pickup truck or camper, he has a load of gifts to deliver in style. Particularly if you have a vehicle-loving kiddo (or grown-up), these inflatables are sure to deliver Christmas delight.

Wintery Snowmen

Frosty isn't the only snowman on the block. Snowmen playing, ones lit up with colorful LEDs and cute penguins building their very own snowman are a few of the fun options on the market. And if you love buying matching pajamas for your family each year, there's an adorable snowman family to coordinate with you.

Favorite Characters

We wouldn't dare make a list without the Grinch and Max on it. Adorn your yard with the green fellow after his heart has grown three sizes, or opt for other beloved characters, such as Buddy from Elf, Bumble from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or an oh-so cute Mickey Mouse.

Holiday Animals

Charming animals wearing Santa hats is a sight that would make even Scrooge smile, and you're sure to find your favorite creature taking its turn as Saint Nick. From cold-weather pals, like polar bears and penguins, to a Christmas-clad cow, every fur or feathered friend is ready to grace your lawn in a festive spirit.