A personalized Christmas ornament with each person's name turns any tree into that family's tree. We make them with the names of the people in the house and with the pets' names too. This guide covers what to write on them, how to give them, and why it pays to order before December starts.
One bauble per person, and per pet
The simplest idea is the one that works best: one ornament for each person in the family, with their name. When the tree goes up everyone hangs their own, and year after year it becomes part of the tradition. When the family grows, one more gets added: a baby's first Christmas, a partner's first Christmas with the family, or the new dog.
Ideas for the text
- Name and initial: as in the photo, Rocío M. or Zeus A. It tells apart the relatives who share a name.
- Jr. and Sr.: for father and son with the same name, like the Joe Sr. and Joe Jr. in the photo.
- Pets: the dog's or cat's name, on its own bauble.
- Short is better: on a curved surface, a name of six to eight letters reads in full from across the room; a long phrase does not.
As a gift
An ornament with the recipient's name is an aguinaldo that never runs out: it gets packed away with the decorations and comes back every December. It works for a grandmother, a mother-in-law, to hand out at the Novena de Aguinaldos or for Secret Santa. For a fuller gift, the ornament fits well inside a gift box with something sweet.
The style in the photo
The ones you see are red baubles in a matte finish, with the name in white lettering, snowflakes and a gold bow. If you are after another colour or style, ask us and we confirm what we can do before you order.
When to order
Searches for personalized Christmas ornaments spike in November, and in December the slots fill up. Since each bauble is marked by hand, the ideal is to order in October or November so they are ready when the tree goes up. If you want them for December 7th, see also our personalized candles for the Day of the Little Candles.
How to store them for next year
When the tree comes down, wrap each ornament separately in paper and store them in a box where they are not squeezed together. That way the name does not get scratched and the bow does not get crushed.
How to order
Message us on WhatsApp with the list of names written exactly as they should appear, how many ornaments you need and for what date. The price depends on the quantity and we confirm it before you pay. We deliver in Medellín, Envigado, Sabaneta, Itagüí, Bello and La Estrella.
Frequently asked questions
What can be written on a personalized Christmas ornament?
What works best is a short name, with or without a surname initial, like Rocío M. or Joe Jr. We also make them with pets' names. The shorter the text, the better it reads on the bauble.
How far ahead should I order?
Ideally in October or November. In December the slots fill up fast, and the point is to have the ornaments ready when the tree goes up, not after.
Do they work as a gift or aguinaldo?
Yes. An ornament with the recipient's name is an aguinaldo that hangs on the tree every year. It works for family, for the novena or for Secret Santa.