Christmas tree toppers are the perfect flourish to bring out the best in your decorations. Your Christmas centrepiece atop your tree - standing proud and adding something extra special to your festive setup. The question is though - what should you put on top of your Christmas tree this year?
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There are so many different options out there, so we're going to dedicate this blog to helping you find the perfect Christmas tree toppers to take centre stage on your tree this year - will you go traditional, or something a bit more quirky? What material will it be? How will it sit on your tree? We'll explore plenty of options here to give you some inspiration.
The 5 Best Christmas Tree Toppers
We'll start off by looking at five of the best Christmas tree toppers - some classic, some a bit more contemporary. Which one would look best in your home this Christmas?
The Star of Bethlehem
We couldn't start anywhere else, could we? It's been a Christmas staple for as long as we've been putting trees in our home at this time of year. A beautiful star, inspired by the Christmas Story, is a wonderful way to top your tree. Not only is it traditional, but you also have plenty of scope for a flourish. You can incorporate some Christmas lights onto it, to make it really stand out.
There are also plenty of different designs within the star concept - you could go for a traditional gold, silver or white star, or you try a multicoloured one. You can't really go wrong with a a star - they always look great as a Christmas tree topper.
Angels
Next up we have another classic - the Christmas angel. Like the star, there is a strong religious connection to having a angel on your tree, but it doesn't have to be a religious statement, angels have become synonymous with Christmas in general.
Angels look great as Christmas tree toppers - they can be beautiful, ornate decorations that can be as complex and detailed as you like. You can find some stunning statues, or you can keep it relatively simple with the outline of an angel, perhaps in a simple metal wire.
A Christmas Pudding
A bit of a break from the norm now, with a jolly Christmas pudding. This is a fun way to top your Christmas tree that will raise a smile with your friends and family - and isn't that what this is all about? You can get all kinds of different designs, but in our opinion, the jollier, the sillier, the cheerier, the better! Go for a Christmas pudding if you are looking for fun and unique Christmas tree toppers this year.
Disco Ball
Here's another novel one - how about a disco ball on top of your tree! Fully embrace the festive party season with a dazzling disco ball that will create a wonderful Christmas centrepiece for your home. The best thing about this is that it will reflect all of those wonderful Christmas lights creating a really special effect around the entire room. You can go simple, with a small understated disco ball, or you can go big...!
Dove
Birds and Christmas seem to go hand in hand, don't they? So what better than a gorgeous white dove to hang above your Christmas tree this year? The symbol of peace, hope and love. It also helps that they look incredible too - elegant and stylish for truly luxury Christmas tree toppers that are very popular right now.
Of course, you could also opt for the robin, another bird closely linked to Christmas, and the colours of which go so well with other Christmas decorations and the branch of your tree.
Best Materials for Tree Toppers
Christmas tree toppers can be made from many different materials, but your best bet is to go for something sturdy yet lightweight. A metal wire is usually a good to create the structure - you can manipulate it to get the perfect shape that you require if you are making your own at home. You can also use paper - as it is unlikely to get knocked about all the way up there, and it is light enough to be able to hang up there without any worries at all.
Many shop-bought tree toppers will be made of plastic or maybe a fibreglass. These will be ideal - sturdy and lightweight.
How to secure your tree toppers
There are a few different ways to secure a tree topper onto your Christmas tree:
Hang from the ceiling
This is probably best for the ultra-light toppers, like the ones made out of paper. You can secure it onto your ceiling with a bit of tape of sticky tack. You can also buy little hooks with adhesive on them, which will be able to support the weight comfortably.
Fit it on to the top branch
Many tree toppers come fitting with a small fitting, roughly the size of one of your tree's branches. These can be fitted on to your tree in a few seconds, just pop it straight on!
Pipe cleaners
You can also use pipe cleaners to hook your topper onto the branches, giving it plenty of support. For this to work well, you'll need plenty of branches high up on your tree.
Sticks/branches
If your tree has its back to the wall, you can attach a stick to your tree and join it to your topper with some tape.
The ideal topper, for the ideal Christmas Tree
We hope you now have some idea of what Christmas tree topper you will be putting on top of your tree this year - all you need now is the tree itself! Have a look through our site - properly cared-for fresh cut trees, pot grown trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas garlands and much, much more. Everything you need to make this Christmas a special one.
FAQs
Why do we use stars as Christmas tree toppers?
The star symbol is synonymous with Christmas as it relates to the Star of Bethlehem that the Three Wise Men followed to the birthplace of Jesus in the Christmas Story. It also is seen as a beacon of light and hope.
Which kind of Christmas topper should I use on my tree?
You'll want something that can compliment your other decorations, so if you are going to a very neat, precise style, maybe a more traditional topper like a star or angel would be best. If you have a more relaxed, fun style, go for something like the Christmas pudding. If you use a lot of ribbon, maybe try a large bow on top of your tree?
Can you make your own Christmas tree topper?
Yes! It's a great activity to do as a family, and it can be as easy or intricate as you want it to be, from a star made out of tinfoil, to a clay model of an angel. Just decide what you would like to make and search on the internet - there are hundreds of helpful videos to help you create the perfect topper for your tree