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Hand Painted Metal Christmas Tree Topper Ornaments - Angel, Snowman and Santa Claus Tree Toppers

Also: Christmas Tree Ornaments, Prelit Christmas Tree Toppers, Angel Tree Toppers, Star Tree Toppers

From my childhood memories, pride of place on the top of Christmas tree always went to a fairy dressed in white. Or was it an angel? No, I'm sure it was the Christmas fairy; and she was usually last to go on the tree apart from the tinsel. One thing for sure, it was always after the other tree ornaments such as the hanging balls. In case you are wondering, the tree topper above left is an angel.

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Life at the top has become much more competitive since then, and the Christmas tree topping fairy has lots of competition now for the top spot, the Christmas-ornament-in-chief position. Being an Xmas ornament can get quite stressful it seems.

So what competition does the classic Christmas tree fairy have as the "star" ornament. A star perhaps? No, perhaps writing her off like that is premature; I should first mention that if you want a classic, antique Christmas tree fairy as your top tree ornament, then you can still find them; tracking them down online is not difficult.

Aside from the nostalgia, though, there really is a big choice of Christmas tree toppers these days. The fairy has a close ally, an angel, competing for that top spot as a Christmas tree character, and even Santa Claus has been muscling in on this prime real estate, presumably tired of being stereotyped as a chimney person.

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I'm not sure if Santa is aware of this, but his insubordinate reindeer are also seeking the limelight behind his back, and will no doubt be seen this Christmas atop many a Christmas tree. Also, the increased fame of snowmen has gone to their heads a bit, and they too may be seen smiling out from the top of lots of brightly decorated trees.

While the Christmas tree fairy was usually a doll, nowadays you get all sorts of designs and materials. The ornaments pictured are hand painted metal, for example. As always, it is down to budget and taste when it comes to buying your Christmas tree toppers. But at least, you can be grateful that you have a choice that is now quite varied.

Your Christmas tree ornaments can, this year, bring a touch of uniqueness for your visitors to enjoy; and you of course!