10 Traditional Christmas Tree Decorations

What’s a Christmas tree without festive ornaments to brighten it up? Whether you got yourself a freshly scented real Christmas tree, or a high-quality artificial Christmas tree, you will have to decorate your tree and plush it up with garlands and a bunch of extras.

Here are a few simple tips to bear in mind when decorating your Christmas tree:

Don’t go overboard with the baubles and decor! Too much tinsel and too many baubles can be overwhelming and weigh your tree down. Strategically hang your decorative pieces. Ornaments that you want people to look at should be at eye level for maximum impact.

Personalise your tree while you're at it! Add unique trinkets you’ve collected over the year, or add baubles with the names of family members on it, for example. And you might as well have a fun time doing it. Make decorating the tree a family bonding activity, and don’t stress too much when doing it.

10 Christmas Tree Decorations

Here are 10 Christmas tree decorations, ornaments, toppers, baubles, lights, and more that will definitely make your Christmas party and Christmas tree a talking point!

1. IKEA Christmas Baubles, $24.90

One of the easiest ways to make value for your money is to introduce lots of colours, shapes, patterns, finishes to your Christmas tree. Find a deep crimson set of traditional Christmas baubles - like this baubles set from IKEA.

A set of Vinterfint baubles used to be $24.90 last year. Keep your baubles and reuse them year on year!

IKEA Vinterfint red baubles, $8.50 for 20 pieces from IKEA.

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2. Swarovski Annual Edition Ball Ornament 2024, $199

For something special, sparkly, and shiny, look for a precious bauble to add that magic and finishing touch to your tree.

The Swarovski Annual Edition Christmas Bauble is a collectible ornament released annually by Swarovski as part of its holiday collection. These baubles are typically made of clear crystal or glass and feature intricate designs, often showcasing Swarovski’s signature crystal craftsmanship. The designs vary each year, making them highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts. The Swarovski Annual Edition Christmas Bauble tradition began in 1991. 

Swarovski Annual Edition 2024 Christmas Tree bauble, $199 from Swarovski.

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3. Nitori Christmas Tree Star Topper, $5.90

Christmas trees are not complete without a topper. For most of us, it's a golden star. There's nothing quite heartwarming like the soft golden glow emanating from the tree on Christmas night.

The star is a symbol of light, and its placement at the top of the tree is a reminder of the light that Jesus is believed to bring to the world. It symbolises hope, guidance, and the spiritual significance of the Christmas season.

20cm Christmas Tree Star Topper is priced at $5.90 from Nitori.

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4. Gingerbread Man Christmas Tree Decorations, $16.47

Have your littles ones participate in this Christmas tree-decorating affair. For quality family bonding time, bring out this 12-piece set of cute plastic Gingerbread Man Christmas tree ornaments to encourage your kids to participate in Christmas traditions.

Your children get to pick their favourite ornaments, and hang it symbolically on the Christmas tree along with their well wishes for themselves, the family, and the world at large.

12pcs Gingerbread Man Ornaments for Christmas Tree for Children is priced at $16.47 from Amazon Singapore.

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5. Fortnum & Mason Alphabet Christmas Tree Ornament, £14.95

Get the entire family - elderly grandparents included! - to add their personal touch to the Christmas tree this year. Find corresponding initials for grandparents, and have them hang their own initials' alphabets up on the Christmas tree as an act of harmony and reunion.

Fortnum & Mason, often referred to as Fortnum’s, is a luxury department store in London with a rich history dating back to 1707. It is renowned for its exceptional quality, exclusivity, and contribution to British culture, making it a central institution for Christmas festivities.

The store is famous for its opulent window displays and decorations, which transform its flagship store in Piccadilly into a winter wonderland each year. These displays draw visitors from around the world.

Get a keepsake alphabet initial bauble for each family member - a traditional piece of Christmas decor to keep for years ahead and beyond.

Fortnum & Mason Alphabet Christmas letter hanging decoration, £14.95.

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6. Personalised Christmas Bauble, $21.60

If you're gifting Christmas presents, check if your friend or family has a Christmas tree up this year. Now, if they are setting up a Christmas tree, order these personalised baubles with hand-written names.

You can find a variety of designs - some in traditional red and green baubles, others in wood, or clear acrylic on Etsy or Carousell as well.

Personalised Christmas Baubles (transparent) is priced at $21.60 per piece from Your Surprise Singapore.

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7. Christmas Tree LED Lights, $49.90

Lighting up your Christmas tree is a must - else your tree will seem a little lackluster. Get these warm LED lights with subtle dark green cables that will camouflage into your tree's pine tips and branches.

If possible, always opt for local LED lights with the Safety Mark regulations by Spring Singapore to avoid any electrical fires.

Lumi 100 LED warm lights, $49.90 from Tangs.

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8. Christmas Tree LED Ribbon Lights, $17.17

For something that's fuller and will occupy the gaps in your Christmas tree, choose a thick ribbon LED light instead. The width of the ribbon will do a much better job filing up your tree, and the LED light embedded within the ribbon gives your Christmas tree a more natural glow.

Christmas Gold Ribbon 100 LED warm lights, $17.17 from Amazon.

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9. Fresh Red Christmas Berry, $5.60

Fluff up your Christmas tree and make it look a little more fertile with a bunch of red berry harvests. Take these individual red berry stems, and go inserting them around your Christmas tree at regular intervals to inject a pop of colour and live into your tree.

If you have leftover stems or extras, you can leave them around your coffee table, under the Christmas tree, or stick them to your doors or add them to your Christmas dining table set up.

Red berries, especially those of holly, remain vibrant and alive even in the harshest winters. They symbolise life, hope, and resilience, making them a fitting emblem for the Christmas season, which celebrates joy and renewal.

Fresh red berry stems, $5.60 for a pack of 5 from Ji Mei Flower.

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10. Christmas Tree Pine Cones, $21.10

Too much greens and red in your Christmas tree decor set up? Add a touch of wood and texture with these rustic natural pine cones. Attached to strings, these pine cones can be easily hung to the tips of your Christmas trees.

40 piece natural pine cones for Christmas trees, $21.10 from Amazon.

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