Also means
award, medal
Usage Note
décoration covers both interior decoration / ornament and an official award or medal given by the state (such as the Légion d'honneur). Les décorations de Noël are Christmas decorations, while recevoir une décoration means to receive a medal or honour. The verb is décorer.
Examples
"Les décorations de Noël sont magnifiques."
Natural Translation
The Christmas decorations are magnificent.

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