The Must-Have Ornaments for Your Family Tree
Do you have any favorite ornaments on your Christmas tree? There’s a great history to ornaments and why we use them today! Maybe you hide the Christmas pickle or have a memento for every time a child was born. In our family, we try to pick up a special ornament each year – sometimes, the ornaments are made in the classroom or with friends, but other times we can find the perfect addition right on Amazon!
Ornaments by Family Member
The easiest way to add to your ornament collection is to focus on each family member for who they are! There are options that include a character for every person (like 4 penguins, 5 bears, etc.) Several of these choices allow you to personalize the ornament with every member of the family’s name!
- Family of 4 Snowmen
- Kurt Adler 3” Four Bear Canoe
- Happy Family Bannister
- Mom & Daughter Matching Pajamas
- Snow Shovel Family of 6
- Papa Bear
- You & Me Puzzle Pieces
- Best Niece Ever
- Sonogram Ornament
- Baby Handprint/Footprint
Pop Culture Christmas Ornaments
Of course, there are always ornaments to celebrate what is happening in the world! Consider your family’s favorite movie or something special about the year you’re in. Some of our favorite family ornaments include silly TV show characters like Elmo or Blaze and the Monster Machines.
- Disney Pixar Mr. Incredible
- Dr. Who
- Princess Leia
- Hogwarts
- Frosty the Snowman
- Snoopy on the House
- Smart Phone
- Ralphie in Bunny Suit
- Moose Mug
Hobbies/Occupations:
How do the people in your family spend their time? Is your spouse an IT guy (like mine – ha!)? You could use a computer ornament for them! What about the special interests of your children? There are dozens of options available for the hobbies and occupations that are important to your family.
Other Silly Ornament Options:
…and, if all else fails, you can always grab a silly ornament that makes you giggle!
- Bacon and Eggs
- Pinata
- Bigfoot the Holiday Yeti
- Squirrel in Underpants
- Triceratops
- Chinese Take-Out
- Flying Pig
All of these ornament examples are just a smattering of what’s out there. Think about what’s important in your world – and use those to decorate your tree: year-after-year.
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About the Author
Katie Johansen is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with her M.A.Ed in Children’s Literature. She spent 6 years as an elementary school teacher in South Florida before transitioning to stay-at-home #momlife. Now, it’s all things PB&J – with an extra large cup of coffee on the side.
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