What is the real name for Christmas tree toppers?

The tippy-top position (or “crown”), on our Christmas trees invites a very special treatment. Decorative Christmas ornament tree-toppers (treetoppers or finials) have their origin in the Victorian era, when Christmas trees became popular in England.

Why do people put birds on Christmas trees?

“They represent the love, commitment, and effort it takes to build a happy home. Bird nests are also good-luck symbols. Legend has it that prosperity will come to any home that finds a bird’s nest nestled among the branches of the family Christmas tree.”

What is a traditional Christmas topper?

A tree-topper or treetopper is a decorative ornament placed on the top (or “crown”) of a Christmas tree. Tree-toppers can take any form, but the most common shapes are a star (representing the Star of Bethlehem), finials, angels (“Christmas angel”), or fairies.

What is a good tree topper?

Here are the best Christmas tree toppers for decorating your tree.

• Best Angel: Craftspring White Star Angel Tree Topper.
• Best Bow: Wired Ribbon Tree Topper.
• Best Ornament: Shiny-Brite Tree Topper.
• Best Snowflake: Pottery Barn Jeweled Snowflake Tree Topper.
• Best Unique: Pottery Barn Felt Gnome Tree Topper.

What can I put on my outdoor tree for birds?

Small suet balls or suet cakes in holiday shapes, or small mesh bags of suet. Strings of fruits such as apple, pear, or orange chunks, raisins, or cranberries. Dried sunflower heads or stalks of dried millet or other grain. Birdseed ornaments, either homemade or purchased.

Do birds like old Christmas trees?

An old Christmas tree can be moved outside and redecorated as a feeder for your backyard birds. The many pockets among the branches of the tree will provide shelter from cold winter nights and predators for birds and other wildlife.