One of the most popular, simplest and creative ways to decorate your house for Christmas in 2016 is to hang up some lights. Outdoor Christmas lights brighten up your yard and home and can be hung in trees, on your roof, or strung along your porch rails. There are many different types of outdoor lighting including string lights, icicle style, garland lights, shaped lights, multi colored, white, and various lit up displays. String and icicle style lighting are popular choices to for your roof or porch, creating the illusion of dripping ice or snow, sparkling in the night. Holly and garland can also be hung up on your porch or roof, adding a natural look to your Christmas decor.