Christmas ornament
noun
: a small ball, figurine, etc., that is hung on a Christmas tree for decoration
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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.
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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
Eric Adams, mayor of New York City, was away when a 20-year-old broke into Gracie Mansion, the official residence in Manhattan, and stole a Christmas ornament on New Year's Day, a spokesperson said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
At a local police precinct, the suspect showed detectives a video of himself taking a Christmas ornament from a drawer inside the residence, according to a criminal complaint.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
At check-in, guests were given welcome bags containing several items symbolic of the couple, such as a custom Christmas ornament and pink Santa cookies handmade by the bride's high school volleyball coach.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Full Story Melania Trump sells Christmas ornaments during Fox News appearance
Melania Trump — set to return to the White House in January as first lady — showcased her new Christmas ornament collection during a recent appearance on Fox News.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
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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
Eric Adams, mayor of New York City, was away when a 20-year-old broke into Gracie Mansion, the official residence in Manhattan, and stole a Christmas ornament on New Year's Day, a spokesperson said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
At a local police precinct, the suspect showed detectives a video of himself taking a Christmas ornament from a drawer inside the residence, according to a criminal complaint.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
At check-in, guests were given welcome bags containing several items symbolic of the couple, such as a custom Christmas ornament and pink Santa cookies handmade by the bride's high school volleyball coach.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Full Story Melania Trump sells Christmas ornaments during Fox News appearance
Melania Trump — set to return to the White House in January as first lady — showcased her new Christmas ornament collection during a recent appearance on Fox News.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Christmas ornament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20ornament. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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