tree toppers

Spire decorations aloft

Tree toppers are decorative ornaments placed at the highest point of a Christmas tree.

Stars and angels are traditional choices, symbolizing the Star of Bethlehem or heavenly messengers, though modern options range from bows to novelty figures: We finally found the perfect tree topper at the craft fair.

The term occasionally extends to anything that crowns a tree-shaped display.

Related

ornament · ornament hooks · finial · spire · peak · Christmas · glitter · bow · ribbon · sparkle · light · evergreen · pine · festive · decoration · pinnacle · summit · canopy

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Opposites
christmas tree vertical position

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Decorative base concealment

tree stands · ornaments · garland · tinsel · string lights

tree position in forestry/logging

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Underground plant structure

tree stump · root ball · buttress roots · ground level

Family

tree, topper, trees, treed, treeing, treeless, treetop, treetops, tops

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G