Not only did she hang her decorations from her stairs, but she also dressed up ... and keep your tree away from radiators. When Christmas is over, try planting it in the garden so you can dig ...

But, for many, tinsel and other shiny foil accents are the ultimate flamboyant ’70s Christmas decorations. Bartlett suggests draping these shimmering foil strands on your tree, staircase and mantel.