10 brilliant Christmas tree decorations you need in your life

IT’S just one more sleep! Well, probably – if you’re like the 29 per cent of us Brits* who will be blasting out the festive tunes and putting up our Christmas decorations this weekend.

Whether you go real or faux, themed or not, chintzy or sleek – or even if you’ve already decorated your house from top to toe – there’s always room for one more bauble.

Which is why we’ve picked the 10 best on the high street right now to bring a little something different to your tree.

And most are under a fiver too.

Plus, don’t forget, a special bauble can also make a gorgeous personalised place setting and a sweet take-home when throwing festive feasts for friends and family.

So will it be the whale or the skateboarding Santa?

Dragon tree decoration, £8, John Lewis & Partners –

Dinosaurs have nothing on dragons – not when this dude has such a brilliant flash of amber fire.

In a very festive red, he’s not just for your fave Welsh mate or a little lover of Zog either.

But he’s been popular, so get down to your nearest John Lewis store to nab him or settle for another pretty fella like this if you’re buying online.

Car Christmas Decoration, £2.50, B&M –

Bring on the Scandi vibes with this cute little car that is perfect for the purists who like mainly white decorations.

You could even use it as a topper for your festive chocolate cake (now Nigella’s given us all the permission to ditch the fruit one).

Pigs in blankets decorations, £7.50 for 3, Habitat –

They are (if you’re not a veggie…) the highlight of a Christmas dinner.

And now pigs in blankets can be the highlight of your tree.

But a word of warning – if you buy online, they may send you the mice in blanket set instead.

Which are still cute, but not quite the same.

Skateboarding Santa, £10.50, Sass & Belle –

If you’re going to have a tribute to the big man himself, it should be a good one.

And we reckon this is it.

Whale, £8, Marks and Spencer –

Traditionalists might not approve, but this ceramic whale is a super-stylish addition to a tree.

And it can be used all year round too.

Seriously – we’ve heard of some folk snipping off the string and putting it on display elsewhere already.

We like their style.

Gin bauble, £3, Flying Tiger –

Get into the festive spirit and gin-gle all the way to Christmas with this very merry bauble.

Cheers!

Drum, £1.99, H&M –

A beautiful glass decoration with a pretty-as vintage feel.

We could even see this almost-regal beaut on Kate and Wills’ tree.

And better still – members of H&M (which is a totally free sign-up, BTW) get these for less than £2.

Now that is a win.

Dog, £9.99, Sue Ryder –

Crickets, lobsters, sloths, hedgehogs and of course dogs – Sue Ryder have an array of pretty felt Fairtrade animals, all handcrafted in Nepal and all sustainable, biodegradable, plastic and glue free.

Plus your purchase helps support people approaching the end of their life or living with grief.

It’s a no-brainer.

Paper Christmas Baubles, £10 for 10, Next –

These look way more expensive than they actually are.

And they come in eight colours, including luxe navy and purple.

Simple but sophisticated.

Unless you go for the iridescent ones, that is – but who doesn’t love a bit of shimmer?

VINTERFINT baubles, £10 for 4, Ikea –

All about the candy vibes, these would be perfect for a more modern tree.

Or hanging from a tablescape – if you’re going really fancy this year…

*Survey by Censuswide 2021