A lot of people take their giant skeleton down on November 1st. The fun ones give him a holiday job instead. A Santa hat, a bright red scarf and a few strands of lights, and your Skelly goes from spooky to the most photographed thing in the neighborhood.
Santa Skelly
Must have
Giant Santa hat
The oversized novelty versions sit on a giant skull far better than a regular adult hat.
Check price on Amazon →Red fleece fabric
For the suit, a few yards of red fleece draped and pinned like a cape works better than any costume.
Check price on Amazon →White faux fur trim
Hot glue or pin it along the edges of the fleece for an instant Santa coat.
Check price on Amazon →Long holiday scarf
Ties around the neck vertebrae and blows nicely in the wind.
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Green felt fabric
Cut a zig-zag collar and tunic; felt doesn’t fray, so no sewing required.
Check price on Amazon →Light it up
Wrapping the ribs and arm bones in lights turns your skeleton into a glowing sculpture after dark.
Outdoor LED string lights
Choose connectable, outdoor-rated strands so you can run one plug. Wind them around each rib.
Check price on Amazon →Outdoor smart plug timer
Set it and forget it: lights on at dusk, off at bedtime.
Check price on Amazon →Skelly tip: Use outdoor-rated extension cords and keep every connection off the ground. A small cord-safe box keeps the plugs dry in snow.