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Christmas ornament

noun

: a small ball, figurine, etc., that is hung on a Christmas tree for decoration

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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 People on social media have described using the Micro Totes as a fashion accessory and even as a Christmas ornament. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 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 Every type of Christmas ornament works with this style: Gather around the tree to decorate it in monochrome, all-white, or a colorful mix of every hue. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025 Her husband, who owned a Christmas ornament importing and manufacturing business, died in 1981. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025 Marshall Rauch, a Jewish Gaston County politician who once was the largest Christmas ornament maker in the world died March 18. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025 Daniel holds Taylor's family Christmas ornament during Love Is Blind episode five. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2025

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“Christmas ornament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20ornament. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.

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