Every year, during the Christmas season, we are contacted by customers who have had a lamb or the baby Jesus stolen from their Nativity set, a Santa sleigh display taken from their yard, or a nutcracker or toy soldier spirited away and, if recovered, in poor condition. We recognize that a determined thief will eventually overcome the best security, but we have some suggestions for securing your outdoor Christmas decorations that will make a successful disappearance less likely.

1. Drive a wood post or piece of steel rebar into the ground behind each standing piece and tether the piece to the post using flexible wire, clear fishing line, or nylon ties.
2. If setting up the display on a wood surface, such as a stable for a Nativity set, screw or glue the figures to the wood surface.
3. For smaller figures, such as Nativity animals or the baby Jesus, tether them in two places to wood pegs using clear fishing line.
4. Some of our larger figures have attachment brackets built into the structure. These can be used to attach the figure to the wall behind it, for items such as toy soldiers or nutcrackers displayed on each side of a door, or to a floor or the ground for displays such as Nativity sets.
5. Bare ground attachments can be disguised using mulch or other ground cover.

Please note that these attachment methods can also prevent taller pieces from falling onto hard ground or walkways and being damaged by high winds or vandalism.

For another approach, see another security idea for your Nativity set. We are always looking for innovative ideas for tethering your Christmas displays, so please send us your solutions!