Everyone knows that the best part of Christmas is decorating the tree, so why not get started on the Christmas festivities? Yes, we know it's November, but we won't judge you for jumping the gun. In fact, we're here to help you get your hands on all the best decorations before anyone else does. Instead of going with the classic glittery baubles this year, why not try something a little different? Yes- grab yourself some weird Christmas baubles for your 2023 tree.
heat's top three picks for the best novelty Christmas decorations:
Editor's Choice: Wallace and Gromit, Gromit Hanging Decoration, £9.99 on Truffle Shuffle
Best food-themed weird Christmas bauble: Fancy Festive Food Glass Baubles, £4.74 on Glow Company
Best celeb-themed weird Christmas bauble: Elton Inspired Christmas Decoration, £25 on Rockett St George
It is with great pleasure that we can proudly present to you... the BEST and funkiest baubles of 2023. We've done all the hunting so you don't have to and we've collated a list of all the good ones. From Disney to dragon baubles (yep, you read that right), you can relax and get stuck in.
They're selling out fast so you'd better be quick, or you'll be stuck with that bargain pack of nine plain red baubles again. Don't be that person. Get browsing.
SHOP: The best unusual and weird Christmas baubles for 2023
Editor's Choice: best weird Christmas bauble
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Our Editor's Choice for the weirdest and most wonderful Christmas bauble is, of course, Wallace and Gromit themed. What else? We love this Gromit ceramic bauble. You can also get a matching Wallace head here.
Best food-themed weird Christmas bauble
www.glow.co.uk
Choose from a wide variety of food-themed glass ornaments, including hotdogs, broccoli or even a full English breakfast. Is anyone else hungry?
Best celeb-themed weird Christmas bauble
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This pop culture icon will fit right into your Christmas tree, next to the tinsel and sparkly lights. Basically, if Elton John was an object, he would be a Christmas tree.
Best cutesy weird Christmas bauble
www.fenwick.co.uk
We're obsessed with this Scandinavian-inspired bauble (*fish smell thankfully not included*).
Best pop culture-themed weird Christmas bauble
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At Christmas time, we all sit around and discuss what we are grateful for in this world. Our answer? A vegan sausage roll, of course, no question. Celebrate the iconic piece of British culture with this bauble.
Best raunchy weird Christmas bauble
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Maybe take this one down before the grandparents come over, it'll save you having to explain the meaning behind this bauble.
Best alcohol-themed weird Christmas bauble
Christmas is the time of year for drinks and merriment, so why not bring those festive tipples onto your tree this year with these glam tequila baubles?
Best fantasy-themed weird Christmas bauble
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Although this dragon bauble might give you nightmares, we're kind of obsessed - okay, really obsessed. The handpainted icy metallic hues are so unique and will stand out as the centrepiece of your tree. Plus, it'll definitely get people talking.
Best Disney-themed weird Christmas bauble
If you sobbed like a baby at that opening scene in Up, then this is the bauble for you. It'll look adorable hanging from your tree - we just wish there was a little Dug puppy on the front porch.
Best festive-themed weird Christmas bauble
If you're a house of beer lovers then this bauble from Gisela Graham would make a great addition to your tree. You could even go for a drinks-themed tree with your tequila baubles (you've already added those to your basket, right?)
Best dog-themed weird Christmas bauble
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Obsessed with dogs and feel like shouting it from the rooftops? Well, you might try starting with this adorable bauble of a beagle in a stocking.
Best animal-themed weird Christmas bauble
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We didn't know how badly this bright green frog bauble was missing from our lives... until now, that is.
Best drink-themed weird Christmas bauble
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Hot chocolate is easily the best part of winter, and these felt mugs filled with coco make us feel warm and fuzzy inside. Plus, the shop that makes these, Ornaments 4 Orphans, is a member of the Fair Trade Federation: "Every purchase strengthens families, enriches communities and helps orphans and vulnerable children in the areas the items are sourced".
Best TV-themed weird Christmas bauble
BABY YODA. Hello Star Wars fans, this is the bauble for you (is that an understatement?). This is just too cute and will make you smile every time you pass your tree. Go onnn.
Best Santa-themed weird Christmas bauble
www.wayfair.co.uk
Just like us, gnomes get stressed and need to meditate. Bag this unique cross-legged ornament to stand out from the rest, or gift it to your yoga-loving bestie.
Best adorable weird Christmas bauble
www.bestyears.co.uk
Another adorable option for your tree in 2023. This festive chap will make your tree a tad more interesting. After all, Santa does fly across the whole globe, maybe to the past.
Best personalised weird Christmas bauble
www.etsy.com
A personalised option, these pet-themed baubles will look great against the deep green of your tree. All paintings are hand drawn using acrylic finished with a gloss coat.
Enjoy that Christmas bauble list? We thought you might.
So, you've pinned down all the best baubles for your glam-est tree yet. But, have you made a start on the all-important Christmas shopping?
No? Don't panic, we've got all the resources you could ever need BUT things are selling out already because, well, people are bored - can you blame them?
Make a start on your gift buying today and take advantage of the Black Friday sales- from beauty gifts to fitness gifts, we've really got the lot.
So kick your feet up, grab a nice hot cuppa tea and get browsin' in your armchair like the OAP you are at heart. In fact, we'll join you, we heard there was a good gin advent calendar knocking about 👀.
Ruby Barry is a Product Writer for heat, specialising in fashion and beauty. The team has nicknamed her “dupe queen”, as there’s not a product in the world she can’t find a cheaper alternative for.