By: Oak Berg

Christmas tree ornaments are more than just decoration. They can be symbols of love, or memories, and everything Christmas is about. So, next time you decorate the tree, you can remember each ornament has its own bit of Christmas mood.

First, the colorful glass ball ornaments are very common. Each color can have its own meaning too. Red is love, gold is wealth, and blue, is good health. The orbs are often colorful and shiny reflecting the bright lights on the tree. You can get them in every possible color and they bring the rainbow to Christmas.

Second, we have stars that top the tree. The star is a commonly used topper to the Christmas tree because it just finishes off the looks of the tree. It also shows love and kindness.

Third, tinsel garlands have been used for Christmas trees for a very long time, but they aren’t really an ornament, Their glittering rope makes them a really cool part of our tree though. Tinsel garlands shaking inside with the indoor breeze makes it look like the winter’s frost, bringing the season’s chill indoors as part of the Christmas spirit.

Fourth, are the candy canes. The red and white swirl is very classic at Christmas time. They are originally from the 17th century but these
hooks are straight sugar and have been used in Christmas trees so many times. Candy canes have a sweet peppermint flavor and they give you a taste of Christmas. They’re also a fun addition, bringing back memories of Christmas baking and warm kitchens.

Finally, we’ve got family or personalized ornaments. They are normally anything from a paper snowflake made in kindergarten to a custom ornament with an important photo. They tell the story of something really big and bring lots of emotion to the tradition. Personalized ornaments are special hand me downs or heirlooms. The stories that the ornaments carry can remind people of old Christmases imprinting the personal moods and growth in the winter season.