The real enemies of a holiday decoration box are crushed glass ornaments and tightly wound light strands that crack their wire insulation. A little individual wrapping and loose coiling now saves you from a pile of broken bulbs next December.
Pro tip: Photograph your decorated tree and mantel before taking everything down; it is the fastest way to recreate your favorite arrangement at the new house next season.
Watch out: Never let glass ornaments touch each other directly in a box; even light jostling during a truck ride chips paint or cracks glass without individual wrapping.