Make the Season Extra Festive With the Best Christmas Tree Ornaments (2024)

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If you have a sea life- or beach-themed Christmas tree this year, we love this collection from St. Nicholas, which includes this glittery blowfish, as well as a beach cottage, a tiki bar, and a beautiful jellyfish. Each of the glass ornaments in the collection has a blue ribbon hanger and shimmers with lots of realistic yet whimsical details. You can't purchase them in a set, but at just over $10 each, you might be tempted to buy a few.

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If you love the idea of purchasing one set with enough pieces to decorate your entire tree, you can't go wrong with this 86-pack of ornaments. Because they're made of high-quality plastic, they're an ideal (and stress-free) choice for anyone with kids and pets. The eco-friendly material is shatterproof, and you won't have to worry about debris or glass shards if one happens to break. This set includes various finishes—matte, mirror, glitter, and glaze—and sizes to give your tree some depth. Choose from nine colors for an entirely monochrome look or select an assortment for a colorful tree.

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For all of the gardeners in your life—teachers, friends, and family members—the Magnolia Greenhouse Ornament makes a unique and thoughtful gift. If they're a fan of Magnolia's Holiday Collection, they'll love this beautiful glass ornament that includes a frosty roof and windows to give it a wintery look, plants and climbing vines, and essential tools like a watering can. While glass ornaments aren't the safest option for Christmas trees around kids or pets, we love that it has a flat bottom so you can also display it somewhere out of reach, like a bookshelf or mantel.

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Personalized Christmas ornaments make great gifts, and we love these monogram ornaments because you don't have to worry about them shattering or breaking. We love that they are colorful, handmade, and unique but made of wool so you can hang them anywhere on the tree without worry. Anthropologie also makes a coordinating Holly Garland, if you want to give both as a gift or are looking for more holiday decor.

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If you are looking for classic ornaments for your tree but want a variety of shapes, we love this 20-piece set from Grandin Road. Each ornament in the set features a different pattern or shape, so no two ornaments are alike. They are made from mouth-blown glass, so you'll want to make sure you handle and store them with care.

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These adorable woodland creatures would make a great addition to any Christmas tree, big or small, even around kids and pets. This set of three includes a red fox and polar bear in snuggly scarves, with a bunny in glasses. We like that they are lightweight and made of wool so you can hang them almost anywhere on the tree without worrying about them knocking anything else off or breaking.

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While they serve the same function as ornaments, picks or sprays can add unexpected, yet natural-looking details to your existing Christmas tree. The Magnolia Picks from Balsam Hill come in a set of 12 and don't require ornament hangers—just place the long, bendable stem into your tree so only the beautiful blossom appears. We love all of the different patterns and styles, including red glitter, navy and copper, and metallic, and that they are not as fragile as they look, since they are made of fabric.

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The Shiny Brites from Christopher Radko is a great addition to a vintage-inspired tree. This 20-piece set features ornaments in two different shapes, and slightly different colors, all glittery and bright. Each ornament is made of glass, so you'll have to use care while decorating and storing, but we love that for around $30 you'll get a whole collection for a cohesive look.

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Made from palm fibers and handpainted with gold accents, this ornament set from Crate & Barrel can add a unique texture to your woodland-inspired Christmas tree. This set of 12 includes several adorable animals, an acorn, a pinecone, and two toadstools. While they are not as fragile as glass, you will want to handle these precious ornaments with care, since the fibers could get crushed if not stored properly.

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It may seem funny to put a pickle on your Christmas tree—and it is—but the pickle ornament actually has quite an interesting history. According to the quirky custom, sometimes called Weihnachtsgurke, the first child to find the pickle Christmas ornament gets something special: the first present, an extra present, or the job of handing out the presents, plus good fortune in the coming year. This handmade version is extra special because the molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds to give it a super realistic look.

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While you are shopping for your DIY supplies for the holidays at Michaels, be sure to check out its collection of Christmas ornaments. You can find a large assortment online, including this shatterproof red and white 50-piece set. It's a great way to fill out the rest of your tree while allowing your handmade ornaments to stand out. We love all of the different finishes and patterns in this set, so while you get a large collection in just two colors (red and white), it offers a nice variety.

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Kids and tweens who love collecting Squishmallows, a popular brand of stuffed animals, will enjoy this adorable set from Kurt Adler. Each Squishmallow is made of blow mold material, and they are durable enough for kids to put on the tree themselves (although they are not a toy). This set includes five different animals so you can break up the set to give as gifts or add them to your own kid-friendly tree.

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While advent calendars make great gifts, reusable ones that they can use every year are extra special. This ornament set from Anthropologie allows them to decorate the tree (or mantel) with a different ornament each day in December leading up to Christmas. Made of wood, these colorful townhouses are all decorated for the holidays, and come in a reusable box for storage. _{Material: Wood reinforced with engineered hardwood | Number of Ornaments: 24}

Create a keepsake of your child's first Christmas with this personalized option from Zazzle. The ornament looks especially stylish thanks to the gold script and a gleaming hanging cord. Aside from customizing their name, you can choose the color, shape, text, and of course, the photo. This also makes a great gift for family and friends.

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Start a sweet tradition by gifting a collectible ornament to a family member or friend each year. This year's highly detailed angel from Lenox features 24-carat gold detailing on her dress and wings, plus a star with the year painted on it. Just keep in mind that since it's made of porcelain, it's not the best option for Christmas trees that might be bumped into by kids or pets.

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For a handmade ornament that makes a fantastic gift, look to AO Glass. We love these hand-blown glass ornaments stamped with a festive design that catches the light when hung on your tree. You can choose from multiple designs to build your own set of three ornaments, including a snowflake, a train, a heart, and more. Don't see a design you like? Contact the artisans and they'll customize a design just for you.

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Make sure your tree stands out from the rest this year with these metallic glass ornaments from CB2. While they stray from traditional Christmas colors, the white, silver, and gold balls offer a textured feel and reflecting finish for the perfect modern decor. There are two sizes available depending on the size of your tree. Plus, they come in a set of four, so you can complete your tree with the modern color scheme for a unique take on classic ball-shaped ornaments.

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Display your favorite photo of the year (and not just on your phone!) with this beautiful glass ornament from Shutterfly. They're great for gifting to a newlywed couple, new parents, or grandparents: just add in a cute family photo and you're done! You can also take it one step further and customize the color, shape, and text that appears for the perfect sentimental touch to your holiday decor.

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Clip-on ornaments are a great option for smaller trees with less supportive branches that can't hold heavy ornaments. This lightweight poinsettia will rest beautifully on any natural or artificial tree just by simply clipping onto a branch. The polyester is dusted with gold glitter for a natural, yet festive take on the traditional Christmas plant that even works on wreaths and garlands.

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If you are looking for Christmas tree ornaments you can display outdoors, this option for Home Accents is a durable set. Each ornament features plug-in LED lights and can be stacked or displayed side by side on the ground, depending on the size of your space. When the season is over, they can be taken apart and stacked inside one ornament so they don't take up too much space.

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Food-themed ornaments are always a great gift for the foodies in your life. And for anyone who is always craving a cupcake, this Kurt Adler set is a pretty set. We love that it's made of plastic, so it's also a fun choice for a kid-friendly tree. The ornaments are two inches tall, so they work with a variety of tree sizes.

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This wooden ornament allows you to showcase everyone in the family in a truly unique way. From afar, it may look just like a snowflake, but upon closer inspection, you’ll notice your family member’s name hidden in the ornament’s intricate, laser-cut design. The ornament comes packed in a box with festive tissue paper, so there’s minimal effort on your part if you’re gifting this personalized keepsake.

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If you are creating a minimalistic theme this year, add this Carved Wood Christmas Tree Ornament set to your tree. While they are simple in design and color, these wooden ornaments stand out for their stylish look and fun touches, like Santa holding a tiny tree.

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