tinsel

Faux icicle strands

Tinsel is thin strips or threads of shiny metallic material used for decoration, especially on Christmas trees.

The glittering effect extends figuratively to anything superficially attractive but lacking substance: the tinsel of Hollywood, all that glitters is tinsel.

As an adjective, tinsel describes gaudy showiness: tinsel dreams of fame.

decoration

garland

Decorative strand of foliage

streamerNarrow decorative ribbon
ornamentThing that beautifies
baubleShowy, worthless ornament

festoon · bunting · ribbon · wreath · trimming · swag · icicle · angel · star · lights

shimmer

glitter

Decorative metallic flecks

sparkleEmit flashing light
shimmerTremulous, wavering light
shineEmit or reflect light

gleam · twinkle · glimmer · metallic · foil · sequins · iridescence · luminosity · brilliance · luster

superficiality

veneer

Decorative outer layer

facadeDeceptive outward appearance
pretenseDeceptive outward show
hollowEmpty within

surface · cosmetic · outward · shallow · skin-deep · insubstantial · gloss · sheen · appearance · show

cheap

gaudy

Tastelessly ornate

tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
flashyShowy, often tastelessly so
showyExcessively eye-catching

garish · tawdry · kitsch · plastic · flimsy · trashy · cheap · brassy · loud · glitzy

festive

Christmas

Winter nativity celebration

holidayDay of rest
celebrationFestive event marking occasion
seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals

tree · winter · yuletide · merry · cheer · December · festivity · jolly · merriment · carnival

tinsel

garland

glitter

veneer

gaudy

Christmas

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