Christmas ornament
noun
: a small ball, figurine, etc., that is hung on a Christmas tree for decoration
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Watch this video to see how to make your own Christmas ornament wreath.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Sterling Silver Ornaments Perhaps the most classic kind of Christmas ornament, sterling silver is what many Southern families give as future heirlooms for their children and grandchildren.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Sundance Square officials are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who stole a Christmas ornament off of the square’s Christmas tree, according to a social media post.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Nov. 2025
This Old World Christmas ornament has a vintage Christmas feel to add a charming touch to anyone’s tree.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Wood from last year’s mayor’s tree is used to make a special Hallmark Christmas ornament.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2025
Her husband, who owned a Christmas ornament importing and manufacturing business, died in 1981.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Sterling Silver Ornaments Perhaps the most classic kind of Christmas ornament, sterling silver is what many Southern families give as future heirlooms for their children and grandchildren.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Sundance Square officials are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who stole a Christmas ornament off of the square’s Christmas tree, according to a social media post.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Nov. 2025
This Old World Christmas ornament has a vintage Christmas feel to add a charming touch to anyone’s tree.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Wood from last year’s mayor’s tree is used to make a special Hallmark Christmas ornament.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2025
Her husband, who owned a Christmas ornament importing and manufacturing business, died in 1981.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025
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“Christmas ornament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20ornament. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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