December is finally here, which means it’s time to festoon the house with every scrap of tinsel you can get your hands on without anyone groaning that you’re jumping the gun. If you’re anything like us, it’s the yearly makeover we can’t wait for.
Yes, we’re talking Christmas decorations; everything from tree ornaments to indoor lights and stunning wreaths for the front door - and every interior door too, if you like.
It’s the dressing-the-tree ritual that we look forward to the most, and while you may have collected much-loved baubles over the years, there’s nothing like adding a few more to the line-up to make you smile or reflect on the 12 months that have passed.
Then there are the all-in-one sets if your Christmas wish is for a tree that looks straight out of one of London’s five star hotels. They contain everything you need for getting your naked tree - be it real or faux - dressed up to its festive finest.
Whether you’re looking to add a few new novelty baubles to your tree’s branches or you like the idea of starting a new holiday tradition with the kids, we’ve rounded up the most festive decorations below.
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Anthropologie Set of 12 Collected Baubles Tree Decorations
For a Christmas tree with vintage leanings, look to Anthropologie. The store has this set of a dozen delicate blown glass baubles in a palette of chic hues, ready to add a stylish pop to your festive centrepiece.
Buy now £72.00, Anthropologie
M&S 9 Pack Stripe Glitter Baubles
Break free of the traditional red, green and gold festive palette with M&S’s multicoloured glitter and striped shatterproof balls. The refreshed look is the perfect way to spread cheer this Christmas.
Buy now £13.65, M&S
John Lewis Santa’s Rainbow Workshop Assorted Glass Baubles
John Lewis’s Christmas decoration offering is one of the best - and broadly affordable - that we’ve seen. The good news is that if you can’t get to the Oxford Circus flagship, a good chunk of it is available online.
A joyful palette full of brightness is what you need to counteract the gloomy days. This set of 20 ornaments will lend a carnival look to the celebrations and can easily be styled with pieces you already own.
Buy now £35.00, John Lewis
Set of 12 Mini Glass Hanging Christmas Tree Decorations by Gisela Graham
The Nineties have been back for some time now so why not embrace them for your Christmas tree look this year? Gisela Graham’s set of 12 painted glass decorations will transport millennials and up straight back to their childhood All the gang’s here, from a snowman, Christmas bear and of course the main man himself, Father Christmas. Stick on Home Alone while you’re doing the tree and revel in the cosy nostalgia of it all.
Buy now £21.70, Amazon
Best novelty Christmas baubles and ornaments for 2022
Paperchase Beer Pack Hanging Tree Decoration
There are novelty baubles in every conceivable theme and for every imaginable hobby - including some good old fashioned beer drinking. This six pack is ideal for wishing beer fans a very hoppy Christmas.
Paperchase is currently running a three for two deal across its site, allowing you to bring home everything from diaries to decorations for less.
Buy now £8.00, Paperchase
Fortnum’s Mini Hamper Christmas Decoration
A Fortnum’s hamper in any size gives a thrill, as proven by this dinky novelty ornament in the shape of an F&M wicker basket.
Buy now £21.95, F&M
F&M Guinea Pig Decoration
Crafted from hand blown glass, this Guinea Pig ornament will either give thrills or chills depending on where you stand with the cuddly rodents. The painted tribute is covered with a sprinkling of gold glitter, as befitting the season.
Buy now £18.00, F&M
F&M Gold Candle with Gold Christmas Decoration
The very first Christmas trees were said to be decorated with lit candles. While that won’t fly against modern health and safety practices, you can mimic the look safely with equally lovely candle ornaments. The candle is decorated with matching glitter for extra fanciness and attaches to tree branches with an ornate clip at the bottom.
Buy now £12.00, Fortnums
Dunelm Large Red Velvet Bow Decoration
Vintage themes are one of the most popular looks for Christmas trees, year in, year out. This cranberry red velvet bow will look so sweet nestled up against warm gold lights on the tree,
Buy now £2.00, Dunelm
Drinks by the Dram gin baubles 6 x 30ml
Think gin doesn’t grow on trees? Think again. This six piece holds teeny tiny miniatures in plastic baubles, ready to step in if festive merriment levels start to wane.
Buy now £39.99, Selfridges
Selfridges Turkey glittered glass Christmas decoration 6cm
For those who can’t get enough of the big bird comes this novelty turkey dinner-themed ornament. Surrounded by all the trimmings, each glance at it will whet your appetite for Christmas lunch.
Buy now £20.00, Selfridges
Jonathan Adler Apollo Ornament Set
You can always rely on the king of home interiors style to add cool to your Christmas tree, whatever look you’re going for this time around. Made from glazed porcelain, these retro rocket ships are ready to make your festive celebrations out of this world.
Buy now £58.00, Jonathan Adler
M&S Harry Potter Hogwarts Bauble
Snowglobes and Hogwarts unite to form a perfectly enchanting ornament to bring untold joy and happiness to fans of the Wizarding World. Even better, it’s currently on sale.
Buy now £5.60, M&S
Sass & Belle Big Fat Burger Shaped Bauble
It’s a season of excess; why not celebrate all the guilty pleasures you love through the medium of a tree ornament. One for burger fans, this Sass & Belle design is a juicy little treat to feast your eyes on.
Buy now £11.99, Amazon
Sass & Belle Robin With Letter To Santa Felt Decoration
This adorable felt ornament is made all the sweeter with the extra details, like the airmail envelope for Father’s Christmas’s HQ, and his little Santa hat. It’s a cute piece that will stand the test of time.
Buy now £8.50, Amazon
Sass & Belle 4 pack London mini baubles
Show off your hometown pride this Yuletide with a little help from Sass & Belle. The company has these four iconic London details ready to suspend from your trees: a post box, Big Bed, London bus and a classic black cab.
Buy now £14.00, ASOS
Yellow Santa Selfridges glass Christmas decoration
St Nick gets a Selfridges makeover with heart-shaped glasses and a golden yellow hat replacing the usual red, helping him stand out against the evergreen branches.
Buy now £16.00, Selfridges
Selfridges Slogan-print glass Christmas decoration 9cm
When all that family time gets too much and you’ve locked yourself in the downstairs loo just for five minutes peace, forgetting about the pigs-in-blankets in the oven which are about to burn to a crisp, take a deep breath, dig deep and look to this bauble for a bit of festive boosting.
Buy now £16.00, Selfridges
John Lewis Sugar Plum Cafe Avocado on Toast Bauble
The meal that may as well be the millennial coat of arms. Give it the setting it so richly deserves this Christmas.
Buy now £12.00, John Lewis
George Michael Inspired Christmas Tree Decoration
Playing Whammeggedon this year? We’ve consulted the rulebook and having a George Michael-themed ornament definitely doesn’t breach anything. The glass ornament is part of a collection that includes musical legends like Elton John, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury and more, ideal if you plan to take rocking around the tree literally.
Buy now £19.00, Rockett St George
Rockett St George Large Checkered Monochrome Christmas Decoration
A bauble for Wednesday Aadams or David Rose-types, this monochrome checked bauble is a headturner - especially if you deck your tree out with the entire set.
Buy now £21.00, Rockett St George
