Funny Handmade Glass Christmas Ornaments

One might assume that somewhere, in a dusty attic in Vermont or perhaps a basement in suburban Ohio, there exists a box of traditional glass Christmas ornaments passed down through generations.

Inside, one would expect to find hand-painted cardinals, delicate silver bells, and perhaps a particularly judgmental angel for the tree's summit. But darling, that's not what's happening here.

Welcome to 2024's collection of glass ornaments that would make Grandmother clutch her pearls before reaching for the sherry. These aren't the kinds of decorations that inspire quiet contemplation of silent nights. No, these are the ornaments that crash the party wearing leopard print and bring questionable jello shots.

Consider the glass donut, hanging there in its sprinkled glory, catching the light like some sort of sugar-dusted disco ball. It dangles next to a surprisingly earnest unicorn, whose glittery horn seems to have survived a rave or two. The rainbow, suspended nearby, appears to have been designed by someone who spent entirely too much time staring at Lisa Frank folders in 1986.

Then there's the pizza slice, rendered in such loving detail that one can practically smell the pepperoni. It's the kind of ornament that makes perfect sense at midnight but requires explanation to houseguests the next morning. The dill pickle ornament raises even more questions, though none that anyone particularly wants answered before coffee.

As for the more risqué emoji selections – well, let's just say they're the kind of decorations that require strategic placement on the tree, preferably above eye level of visiting children and below the notice of conservative aunts. They're the ornaments that make the office Christmas party just interesting enough to merit a strongly worded email from HR.

The overall effect is less "silent night" and more "that one time at band camp." These are decorations for people who believe that Christmas trees, like life itself, shouldn't take themselves too seriously. They're for the holiday hosts who serve fruit cake ironically and know all the words to "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" – in three languages.

So go ahead, deck those halls with balls of folly. After all, nothing says "peace on earth" quite like a glass pickle winking at party guests from between the branches.
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Bye bye old Christmas balls

Welcome to 2024's collection of glass ornaments that would make Grandmother clutch her pearls before reaching for the sherry. These aren't the kinds of decorations that inspire quiet contemplation of silent nights. No, these are the ornaments that crash the party wearing leopard print and bring questionable jello shots.