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Christmas trees are a tradition, but that doesn’t mean your ornaments have to be the same boring balls and tinsel you’ve been stringing up for years. If you’re a die-hard fan of a specific TV show or movie—or you’re shopping for someone who is—chances are that you can find an ornament that embraces your (or their) fandom. To help you out, we’ve gathered 13 of the best pop culture Christmas ornaments that deserve a spot on your tree.
1. Friends “The One with All the Thanksgivings” Ornament; $20
Thanks to Max, Friends is still readily available for a rewatch this holiday season. You can celebrate one of the show’s most memorable episodes, “The One with All the Thanksgivings,” with this ornament featuring Monica wearing a turkey (and a fez and sunglasses) on her head. This ornament even plays dialogue between Monica and Chandler directly from the episode—could this thing be any more festive?
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2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 20th Anniversary Ornament; $16
Hallmark released this ornament in 2021 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (which, though it’s not technically a Christmas movie, does have a surprising link to a certain holiday classic). Feel free to sneak the ornament into the nearest Potterhead’s pocket for a funny life-imitates-art moment.
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3. The Office Dundie Award Ornament; $13
A Dundie is one of the most prestigious honors in the paper biz, and any super-fan of The Office will love having this little gold statue hanging from their tree this year.
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4. The Mandalorian The Child Ornament; $14
Baby Yoda is an industry unto himself, and you can add one more piece of adorable merch to your home with this festive ornament. (Just don’t ask what happened to the stormtrooper.)
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5. Super Mario Ornament; $26
Commemorate the caped adventures from Super Mario World with this ornament that recreates one of the Nintendo icon’s most popular titles.
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6. Stranger Things “Santa Things” Ornament; $14
Any fan of the Netflix series Stranger Things will appreciate this fun, Christmas-themed spin on the show’s logo.
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7. Star Trek “Mirror, Mirror” Collection First Officer Spock Ornament; $24
In the Star Trek episode “Mirror, Mirror,” the crew of the Enterprise comes face to face with their evil counterparts from a parallel universe. And how could you tell they were evil? The goatees, of course. Now, the dastardly version of Spock can bring a stern look of disapproval to your holiday festivities thanks to this interactive ornament that has built-in lights and audio from the episode.
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8. The Golden Girls Blanche Devereaux Ornament; $26
Blanche Devereaux from The Golden Girls always marched to the beat of her own drum, and now she’s getting the Hallmark treatment, complete with the famous red dress she wore to her wedding. If you press the button on the base, you’ll hear Blanche say her famous line, “I’ve been having a good time and there wasn’t even a man in the room.”
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9. The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Ornament; $43
If you know someone who considers The Nightmare Before Christmas to be more of a Christmas classic than a Halloween one, this ornament will be a perfect addition to their tree. It features the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington, reading A Christmas Carol with his dog Zero fast asleep at the foot of his bed.
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10. Doctor Who TARDIS Ornament; $9
Doctor Who fans tend to have a special place in their heart for the show’s Christmas specials, so they’ll surely appreciate adding a little TARDIS to their tree this year.
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11. Bob Ross “Happy Little Christmas” Ornament; $10
The joy of hanging a miniature Bob Ross figurine on your Christmas tree is almost unmatched. Naturally, he’s forgoing merry and wishing you a happy little Christmas, instead.
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12. SpongeBob and Patrick Christmas Ornaments; $15
Everyone knows someone who has a SpongeBob SquarePants quote for practically every situation. This set of two ornaments featuring the show’s leading buddies is for that person.
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13. Cinderella’s Castle 2023 Ornament; $17
Lenox’s 2023 edition of Cinderella’s castle is porcelain with 24-karat gold accents—an especially sophisticated way for Disney adults to showcase their fandom this Christmas.
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A version of this story originally ran in 2021; it has been updated for 2023.
This article was originally published on www.mentalfloss.com as 13 of the Best Pop Culture Christmas Ornaments to Add to Your Tree This Year.
