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Tree fairy

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MsGinaLinetti · 11/12/2025 07:33

Every year I float the idea of a Christmas fairy to top the tree. DH and DCs all claim that a star is the ornament that should be used. We have both. AIBU to think that a fairy is THE CORRECT tree topper?

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ToKittyornottoKitty · 11/12/2025 07:51

Star here, I’d accept angel as a second. Not sure what a fairy has to do with Christmas sorry OP

Wish44 · 11/12/2025 07:51

Fairy!!!!

she brings the Christmas magic.

bringing winter foliage in for solstice predates Christianity surely!

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MsGinaLinetti · 11/12/2025 07:49

And @DisplayPurposesOnlyand @TootsMaHoots🙏

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MsGinaLinetti · 11/12/2025 07:48

NGL I'm a bit put out by the votes for a star so I'll assume that DH has a sock account and thank goodness @KilliMonjaroarrived to talk sense.

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KilliMonjaro · 11/12/2025 07:40

I have an antique porcelain Christmas fairy passed down to me from my Grandmother. I pop a fairy light under her skirt so she glows ⭐️

So I’m with you op!

DisplayPurposesOnly · 11/12/2025 07:39

My old Sindy in her wedding dress doubled as the Christmas tree fairy for many years.

TootsMaHoots · 11/12/2025 07:39

We’ve got an angel. Not a fairy! She’s quite majestic.

Prelim · 11/12/2025 07:38

Star.

Runrunrudolph · 11/12/2025 07:37

I don't think there is a "correct" tree topper.
In the past we have used both- at different times of course.
Personally I much prefer the star.

FuzzyPuffling · 11/12/2025 07:36

Star is correct. Like the Star of Bethehem over the stable where Jesus was born.
Or an angel. Fairies have nothing to do with Christmas- they are probably a misreading of angels.