20. The Nightmare Before Christmas Town
Capture the whimsical, dark fantasy style of Tim Burton by bringing the beloved world of Halloween Town to your front yard. This theme is perfect for families who love the artistic, quirky aesthetic of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Construct a replica of the iconic spiraling hill out of painted insulation foam or wood, standing proudly in the center of your lawn against a backdrop of a giant, glowing yellow harvest moon. Place a poseable Jack Skellington figure, with his signature pinstripe suit and long, spindly limbs, standing atop the hill.
Surround Jack with other beloved characters from the film, such as Sally sitting among a patch of quirky, hand-painted pumpkins, and Zero, his ghostly dog, floating nearby with his glowing pumpkin nose. Decorate your porch with twisted, asymmetrical wooden fences, striped black-and-white patterns, and whimsical, curling signs pointing toward “Christmas Town” and “Halloween Town.” Use a color palette of deep purples, neon greens, and bright oranges for your lighting to perfectly recreate the cinematic, magical atmosphere of this stop-motion classic.
