Holiday Ornaments

As you deck the halls this year, why not trim the tree with some unique new ornaments?

For a lot of families, holiday ornaments become a tradition passed down from generation to generation. Whether you're just starting out and looking to start your own traditions or want to breathe new life into your holiday decorating, these ornaments fit the bill.

We've found an assortment of ornaments that will brighten your spirits and adorn your tree this holiday season.

Holiday Ornaments: Unique Ways to Trim Your Tree

1. Agaseke Basket Ornaments ~ $11 from Indego Africa

These unique ornaments are handcrafted by artisans using needles and fine sisal thread. The agaseke style and shape is unique to Rwanda; the two lines represent two women walking together hand-in-hand who stop to meet a friend before moving onwards.

These ornaments measure almost 4 inches tall and come in a variety of color combinations, and all of them benefit the women that work in Indego Africa's Covanya partner cooperative. {shop now}

2. Hand Blown Glass Ornaments ~ $15.95 from Glass Gardens NW

These simple and sophisticated hand blown glass ornaments are about 3.5" in diameter and are available in color combinations for any taste or treescape. They have a sturdy glass hook at the top, so just thread some decorative ribbon through to complete the look. {shop now}

3. Antler Pug and Ribbon Kitty Set of 2 Ornaments ~ $10 from My Zoetrope

Featuring original art from My Zoetrope, this precious pair of holiday ornaments is great for pet lovers. The ornaments are printed on quality Epson paper, then mounted on a wooden oval and matte varnished for protection. A pretty red ribbon finishes off each ornament. {shop now}

4. Palladian Window Glass Ornament ~ $37.50 from Historic New England

Enjoy a glimpse of historic New England's 1793 Lyman Estate in Waltham, Massachusetts, with this hand blown glass ornament. The Palladian Window was crafted by artisans in Poland, then carefully decorated and hand painted to resemble traditional American architecture. {shop now}

5. Keep Calm and Carry On Ornament ~ $10 from Decorative Things

The holidays can certainly be a stressful time of year, but hopefully the sentiment behind this shatterproof ornament will keep stress to a minimum throughout the season. The Keep Calm and Carry On ornament measures about 3" in diameter and comes in a decorative gift box. {shop now}

6. Personalized Ornaments by Stephanie ~ $20 from Red Koala

Red Koala offers an assortment of festive holiday ornaments that are personalized, framed and finished with a ribbon for hanging.

Each ornament is a small giclee reproduction of hand painted art adorned by a decorative frame. For Christmas, choose from an Angel, a Santa Hat, a Candy Cane, a Wreath, a Snowman, and many more including Baby's First Christmas.

Allow several days for your personalized ornaments to ship. {shop now}

7. Printed Circuit Board Ornaments ~ $9.99 or $12.99 from Circtistic

These unusual ornaments from Circtistic light up with just a touch because they're made from Printed Circuit Boards. The designs on the front side of the ornaments are made up of interlaced circuit wires, so when you come in contact with them, you close the circuit and the LEDs start to flash.

The Snowflake ornament pictured here is one of Circtistic's two non-lighted options (the other is the Angel); for lighted ornaments, choose from a Christmas Tree, Penguin Sleigh, Candle or Reindeer. {shop now}

8. Hand Painted Glass Ornament ~ $24 from Schemata

For a truly one-of-a-kind ornament that will never quite be reproduced, these hand painted glass ornaments are nothing short of stunning. This ornament in particular is a 3-inch glass sphere painted in shades of deep burgundy, teal green and pink.

The painted colors are inside the ornament, and the exterior features metallic gold outlines that organically separate the colors. Schemata has a wide variety of beautiful colors, and all arrive wrapped in tissue paper and packaged in a white take-out style box. {shop now}

9. Amenity Moon Ornaments ~ $9 from Organic Bug

These contemporary fabric ornaments from Amenity come in Cream and Gold or Cream and Silver. They are hand sewn and hand printed using non-toxic, water-based inks on an eco-friendly hemp and organic cotton blend. Inside, they're stuffed with recycled plastic bottles.

Each moon ornament measures about 4" by 4" and can be paired with coordinating Stars, Birds and Circles, as well as Holiday Stockings, Treeskirts and assorted dining room accessories. {shop now}