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The 16 Best Christmas Tree Toppers of 2022

Our top picks from West Elm, Pottery Barn, Amazon, Kurt Adler, and more

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Brigitt Earley

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With Christmas right around the corner, it's almost time to start unpacking all of your holiday decorations. While we're looking forward to hanging up our stockings, unloading our favorite festive ornaments, and purchasing our tree, perhaps no finishing touch is as important as a tree topper.

We've researched top brands and unique styles for every tree out there, considering durability, ease of installation, and design. Our top picks include a dainty angel from Willow Tree, a sneaky Santa from Balsam Hill, and an adorable reindeer from Amazon.

Here are the best Christmas tree toppers for decorating your tree.

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Willow Tree

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A faceless design paired with an intricately-patterned gown makes this hand-painted angel topper a timeless piece. Her soft pose makes it look like she's singing and dancing at the same time, and she's perfectly packaged in a fitted box, ready for gift-giving. The spiral cone makes for easy installation on a tree, but the angel can also be displayed as mantle decor.

Price at time of publish: $65

Dimensions: 11.5 inches tall | Material: Resin

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There’s no sacrificing Christmas sparkle with this traditional five-pointed star, a great choice for those who prefer classic holiday decor. Kurt Adler's tree topper is decked out in plenty of gold glitter that will stand out even across the room. It also boasts an intricate die-cut pattern that lets light from your LED lights shine through, creating an attractive glow that spreads across the ceiling.

Attaching it to the tree is easy, too—just place the coil on the top of the tree. Be mindful to push it all the way down, though, so you don’t experience any tilting.

Price at time of publish: $10

Dimensions: 8 inches tall | Material: Acrylic

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Mr. Christmas

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Add even more interest to your beautifully decorated Christmas tree with a tree topper that spins. Santa's reindeer spin around the festive carousel and light up the night. It's a simple plug-in design, but be sure to hide the cord, so it doesn't take away from your decorations. The included mount makes it simple to place atop your tree and admire all season long.

Price at time of publish: $65

Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.7 x 20 inches | Material: Plastic

Yostyle

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Go above and beyond this year with a tree topper that spins and projects gorgeous lights and shapes on your ceiling. The bright star as a built-in projector that shines snowflakes up to four feet around your tree. Combined with lights and ornaments, you're sure to have the brightest tree on the block. It also comes in a snowflake shape if you want to do something different than the classic star.

Price at time of publish: $21

Dimensions: 9. 2 x 9.8 x 2 inches | Material: Plastic

luck sea

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A friendly face hugging your Christmas tree will delight little ones, as well as those young at heart. This polyester snowman is an Amazon best-seller and features wired structuring, perfect for posing as you'd like. It's definitely on the bigger side, so keep the dimensions in mind if you plan to use it on smaller trees. Note that the head is empty, so the brand suggests stuffing it with your own newspaper or cloth for best results.

Price at time of publish: $20

Dimensions: 14.5 x 23.6 inches | Material: Polyester, Metal

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Dreaming of a winter wonderland? Because not everyone can have a white Christmas, this pretty snowflake tree topper makes a great addition to your holiday tree. The 10-pointed snowflake is crafted with an intricate array of white beads and clear gems that give the whole piece a sparkling, diamond effect.

Price at time of publish: $80

Dimensions: 17 x 17 x 5.7 inches | Material: Steel, glass

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Kurt Adler

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If a light-up star better suits your holiday decor style, you’ll swoon over this artistic option. The twelve-point star has ten bulbs to ensure it really shines atop your Christmas tree, and gold glitter detailing adds to the drama of it all. It latches onto the top of your tree via a spiral clip attachment and includes four spare bulbs and two spare fuses.

Price at time of publish: $59

Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.8 x 1.5 inches | Material: Plastic

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This festive topper from Pottery Barn adds a playful element to your tree, and pairs well with nearly any colored ornament. Mr. Gnome himself comes dressed in red and sports a matching pointy hat, with only his nose and long white beard peeking out. He only weighs half a pound and can be spot cleaned with a cloth.

Price at time of publish: $48

Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 19 inches | Material: Polyester, iron

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Add a touch of Santa to your tree this year with this festive hat topper. Just like Santa's hat, this adorable topper features a classic red and white tinsel design with a white pouf at the end. Made of hand-felted wool, your tree's branches can be tucked into the interior pocket hidden inside the bottom of the hat.

Weighing only a pound, you won't have to worry about it weighing the tree down. A bonus about this topper is that there are no plugs or electricity required. All you need to do is top this little hat atop your tree (maybe with a bit of extra stuffing), and then you'll have a beautiful, decorated tree right before your eyes.

Price at time of publish: $64

Dimensions: 15 x 12 x 12 inches  | Material: Wool

Kurt Adler

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This Hanukkah-inspired tree topper looks like it's made of metal, but it's lightweight and won't weigh down the tree. It features the classic Star of David design with a silver face and black border. You can easily attach it to the top of your tree with the coil stake, but it may take a bit of trail and error to get it to look perfect.

Price at time of publish: $13

Dimensions: 9 inches tall | Material: Plastic

Coral & Tusk

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If you're looking for a whimsical spin on a traditional angel tree topper, we love this option from Coral & Tusk. The adorable topper features a friendly fox dressed like an angel who's ready to adorn your Christmas tree, tabletop, or mantle. Delicately embroidered on felt, the fox features glittery gold and silver stitching throughout that will reflect light and draw interest to your gorgeous tree or other decor.

Dimensions: 12.5 x 6 x 13 inches | Material: Felt

Tree Topper

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Get creative with your holiday decor by incorporating some of your favorite fandoms and pop culture franchises. We love this Super Mario option that plays on a traditional star tree topper with the symbol traditionally seen in the beloved video games. The 7-inch super star lights up your tree and looks adorable while doing so.

Price at time of publish: $44

Dimensions: 7 x 9 inches | Material: Not Listed

Etsy

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Ribbons aren’t just for gifts, and this tree topper is proof. With an elegant bow on top and ribbon tails that cascade down the sides of your tree for unexpected flair, this topper is sure to make your Christmas tree the centerpiece of any room—and a present to everyone who enters your space!

In terms of size, the bow itself is 10 square inches, while the ribbons are 7 feet long (though you can trim them to suit shorter trees). Just be aware that shopping from small artisans means longer shipping times, so be sure to order early.

Price at time of publish: $40

Dimensions: 10 inch bow with 7 foot streamers | Material: Satin ribbon

Balsam Hill

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Before Santa comes down your chimney, give him a well-deserved place on top of your tree. This cute tree topper from Balsam Hill features Saint Nick halfway down a chimney with a bag full of toys. While it's definitely pricey for a tree topper, the details are hand-painted and, with proper care, you can reuse this tree topper year after year. We recommend this grandiose pick for large trees for the best look.

Price at time of publish: $99

Dimensions: 15 x 8 x 8 inches | Material: Glass

The Twillery Co

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Sure, you deck your tree out in tons of ornaments, but did you know that there are special ornaments you can put atop your tree as well? This tall topper features red and gold glass stacked to add to the height of your tree. It looks great with either white or colored lights, as well as a whole host of colored tree baubles and trimmings. For a sophisticated vibe, try pairing the colorful tree topper with all-white lights, white ornaments, and some silver tinsel.

Price at time of publish: $51

Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 15 inches | Material: Glass

Cody Foster

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Turn the holidays into a party every day with a disco ball for a tree topper. While it's definitely not traditional, this option from Cody Foster adds a modern feel and an element of fun to your tree. This tree topper works best near a window, so the disco ball can work its magic and project beautiful light all around your living room. Lean into the nontraditional style with an entirely silver, sequined, or shiny Christmas tree. This pick would also look amazing on colored artificial trees. During the other 11 months of the year, use your disco ball as a table centerpiece to keep the party going.

Price at time of publish: $41

Dimensions: 14 x 7.5 inches | Material: Glass

Ability to Light Up

If a tree topper lights up, it will need to be connected to your tree lights in order to work, which is important to consider since wiring can get cumbersome. Also, bulbs in light-up toppers will eventually burn out, so look for toppers that include spare bulbs and fuses.

Size

Tree toppers come in a variety of sizes, and it's important to choose one that's going to look appropriate on your Christmas tree. For instance, smaller toppers can look awkward on bigger trees, and bigger toppers can make already small trees look tinier. Pictures can be deceiving, so be sure to look at dimensions or measurements as you make your decision.

Ease of Use

Tree toppers with good bases shouldn't give you much trouble, but in certain cases, you'll need to anchor, or secure, the topper to the Christmas tree. When you're looking to get a tree topper, pay attention to the base and peruse reader reviews about their installation experience. Different types of bases included clip-on, coil, or attach via a plastic cone.

This article was written by Brigitt Earley, a freelance writer with nearly 15 years of experience writing about consumer products like home appliances. Additional reporting was done by  Julia Fields a lifestyle writer for The Spruce covering all things surrounding toys, gifts, and the holidays since October 2021. Before that, she covered similar topics including toy reviews, product round-ups, expert-focused articles, and more.

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A Christmas tree topper is the finishing touch to what is often the centerpiece of a home's holiday decor. 

Everyone has different preferences when it comes to Christmas decorations, so we rounded up Christmas tree toppers for a variety of tastes. From classic options like gold stars and porcelain angels to unique personalized and food-shaped toppers, there's a little something for everyone.

Best star tree toppers: CB2, Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel, West Elm

Best angel tree toppers: Lowe's, Target, Balsam Hill

Best Santa tree toppers: Amazon, Balsam Hill, Maisonette, Hammacher Schlemmer

Best unique tree toppers: Ballard Designs, West Elm, Balsam Hill, World Market, Etsy

Best personalized tree toppers: Etsy

Best animal tree toppers: Target, West Elm, Etsy, Wayfair, Maisonette

Best vintage tree toppers: The Vermont Country Store, Balsam Hill, Target, Nordstrom

Best star Christmas tree toppers

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It's a long-standing tradition to place a bright gold star on the highest branch when you've finished decorating a tree with lights and other Christmas ornaments. Stars look especially lovely as lighted tree toppers.

We picked out several options for stars that are simple but elegant.

Best angel Christmas tree toppers

Balsam Hill

Another classic option for a Christmas tree topper, angels are often made of porcelain or ceramic. Whether you prefer something almost lifelike to a more abstract interpretation, you have plenty of options. If you're looking for a more durable topper, we also found a wire option that won't break as easily.

Best Santa Christmas tree toppers

Hammacher Schlemmer

A Santa Claus tree topper is a cute way to adorn your tree, especially if you have kids. There are plenty of options for budget and mid-range priced Santa-themed Christmas tree toppers from Pottery Barn and Amazon. However, if you're looking for a more sophisticated Santa topper, Balsam Hill has a few elegant Santas.

Best unique Christmas tree toppers

Balsam Hill

There's no rule that says you need a star at the top of your tree. A unique topper can make your tree look one-of-a-kind. From food to pop-culture-themed picks, you can find something that fits your personal style. 

Best personalized Christmas tree toppers

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A personalized tree topper could be a sweet gift for newlyweds, grandparents, or yourself. Etsy has an endless amount of customizable Christmas tree toppers, whether you want monogrammed options to family photos.

Best animal Christmas tree toppers

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For something a bit more unusual, top your tree with almost any animal you can think of, from polar bears to sloths. You can add a likeness of your beloved pet or stick a woodland critter on the uppermost branch. 

Best vintage Christmas tree toppers

Balsam Hill

Vintage-style and retro tree toppers continue to be popular, and it's not just because of nostalgia. Many, like the Shiny-Brite and other finial toppers, look stunning crowning a tree. You can find authentic vintage toppers on auction sites, but many retailers also have recreations that may be a bit more affordable.

Christmas tree topper FAQs

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What is the most popular Christmas tree topper?

Stars, angels, snowflakes, and Santas are all classic tree toppers. But even tying on a simple ribbon can make your tree look complete. If you have a themed tree, you should be able to find a topper that works with it, from animals to foliage. 

What can you put on top of a Christmas tree instead of a star?

If you can think of something to put on top of your tree, there's a good chance someone's selling it on Etsy. We've seen unicorns, dinosaurs, pirate ships, and more unique Christmas tree toppers, too.

How can I make my Christmas tree look luxurious?

Properly shape and fluff your tree so lit looks full. Add picks, florals, ribbons, and ornaments to fill it in. Crown it with a traditional or unique topper to tie everything together. 

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How to decorate a Christmas tree: amazing ideas for every taste

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Create a magical holiday atmosphere at home.

Decide on a color scheme

It all depends on your preferences and imagination. There are no clear rules - make the Christmas tree colorful or more concise by choosing one or more primary colors.

The traditional holiday color is red. It pairs perfectly with green, gold and white. You won't go wrong with these shades. nine0003

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You can dress the Christmas tree completely in gold or add white accents to it.

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The Christmas tree in silver tones looks especially gentle. White and blue elements will wonderfully fit here.

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If all this is too ordinary for you, try dressing the Christmas tree in non-standard colors, such as pink, purple, green, blue. Or pair together a few bright shades. nine0003

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white coating, start from its color - it will be the main one. You can pick up decorations to match the branches or play in contrast. nine0003

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Hang decorations

First of all, do not forget to put electric lights on the tree. Here are some ways to do it:

When choosing jewelry, don't be afraid to let your imagination run wild. You can resort to the good old classics and just hang balloons and other toys. Such a Christmas tree will look concise, but at the same time elegant.

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Very large balls, stars and other decorations look original. nine0003 Photo: Public domain / Pinterest

Add small or extra large bows to your Christmas tree. You can dilute the rest of the toys with them or make them the main focus.

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You can also decorate the Christmas tree with ribbons. There are many ways to place them, such as in a circle, diagonally, top to bottom, or criss-cross.

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This video will show you how to hang a ribbon from top to bottom:

A similar method:

Here is how to decorate the tree with a very wide ribbon in a circle:

The creation process will surely give you a lot of pleasure. And the hung decorations will delight the eye, remind you of pleasant moments or a loved one, if it was a gift. nine0003

Make decorations 🎄

You can hang not only homemade garlands and toys on the Christmas tree. Dried citrus circles, cinnamon sticks or New Year's cookies on threads, photographs, small gifts and paper snowflakes will look great. nine0003

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Decorate the bottom of the Christmas tree

Cover an unsightly cross with a Christmas tree skirt. Try to match it with the rest of the jewelry.

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You can buy a ready-made skirt or make it yourself. For example, here is a very simple felt version:

If you have a sewing machine, sew a patchwork skirt:

Those who know how to crochet can make this wedge-shaped skirt:

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