The 10 Best Christmas Tree Toppers of 2021

Willow Tree Song of Joy Tree Topper

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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.

Best Bow: CaryTreasures Buffalo Plaid Christmas Bow

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Off-gold and black buffalo ribbon offer a more stylish yet minimal approach to your holiday decor. We love that the ends spiral up in dainty little twists, making it look like your tree got dressed up for Christmas dinner too. You can even get multiple of these handmade bows to decorate your mantle, staircase, and more.

Best Ornament: Shiny-Brite Tree Topper

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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 artful ornament combines two styles—modern and vintage—to create one seriously glam tree topper that suits a wide range of styles. 

It looks great with both white or colored lights, as well as a whole host of colored tree baubles and trimmings. For a super sophisticated vibe, try pairing the colorful tree topper with all white lights, white ornaments, and some silver tinsel. This look will ensure the topper really stands out—in a good way!

Best Snowflake: Pottery Barn Jeweled Snowflake Tree Topper

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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.

Best Light-Up: Kurt Adler 10-Light 12-Point Capiz Star

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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 fuse.

Best for Kids: Moon Boat Reindeer Hugger Christmas Tree Topper

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A friendly face hugging your Christmas tree will delight little ones, as well as those young at heart. This polyester reindeer 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.

Best Unique: Pottery Barn Felt Gnome Tree Topper

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This festive topper from Pottern 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.

Best Festive: The Holiday Aisle Santa Hat Tree Topper

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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, and then you'll have a beautiful, decorated tree right before your eyes.

Best Star: Kurt Adler 8-Inch Gold Glittered 5-Point Star

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There’s no sacrificing on 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.

Best Hanukkah: Kurt Adler Hanukkah Tree Topper

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Users say that this tree topper looks like it's made of metal, but they appreciate that 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 just keep in mind that some user complained about it being tricky to latch on at first.