Some festive traditions are non-negotiable: a tree, board games and way too much prosecco. But when it comes to decorations, it’s much more fun to look beyond the traditional bauble.
We’ve selected some of the cutest, most eco-friendly and downright silliest decorations out there. From Darth Vader to a tin of sardines, all glitter-free and with some charity options, fill your tree – whether real or artificial – with these.
The best baubles and Christmas decorations for 2024
Beaded Elton lobster, £8
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Humphrey the Christmas camel, £16
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Wooden hot sauce, £7.50
laurabarnes.co.uk
Mystical mushroom, £4.50
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Felt dragon, £7
johnlewis.com
Sam’s gumball machine, £8
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Spaceman Sam, £14
selfridges.com
Fortnum’s afternoon tea tray, £25.95
fortnumandmason.com
Sewing machine, £4
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O come, all ye Swifties
Handmade Taylor Swift decoration, £38
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Recycled sari snail, £3.95
savethechildren.org.uk
Battenberg felt Christmas tree decoration, £12
etsy.com
Handmade ceramic baubles designed by refugees, set of four, £40
redcross.org.uk
Cocktail glass ornament, £16
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Pink car and tree recycled plastic decoration, £12
selfridges.com
Beans on toast, £10
sassandbelle.co.uk
Habitat felt cat wrapped in lights, £4.25
argos.co.uk
Wooden tin of sardines, £7.50
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Mini espresso machine, £14.99
etsy.com
Felt badger on a sleigh, £8
johnlewis.com
Bristle bear ornament, £16
anthropologie.com
Comic Relief mince pie, £3.40
argos.co.uk
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I am your Father … Christmas
Glass Darth Vader, £15
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Barnardo’s gingerbread cookies, set of nine, £10
barnardos.org.uk
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Shaken not … myrrh’d
Beaded cocktail, £8
oliverbonas.com
Wooden olives, £7.50
laurabarnes.co.uk
Mushrooms, £4.25
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And finally … decorate your own
DIY ceramic baubles, £10 for four
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