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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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Noononoo · 12/12/2025 09:38

There’s nothing Christian about a Christmas tree it is all magic, the place where fairies reign.

Goditsmemargaret · 12/12/2025 09:31

UGH a star? Yuck. LTB (leave the bore) immediately. Only a beautiful angel deserves to sit at the top of a Christmas tree.

ShodAndShadySenators · 12/12/2025 09:10

Growing up we had one of those tall elegant spiky glass things, what are they called? The "coloured glass spire". Ours was sparkly white with turquoise bands and looked just right.

Since then on my tree I've had a bear holding a star, a fairy (in red and green), Scandi Santa and a comedy felt Santa. Currently comedy Santa has the starring role this year and I can't see him being made redundant any time soon, he's cute and lovely.

It's been lovely to see pics of people's toppers too.

K0OLA1D · 12/12/2025 08:31

We have a glittery dinosaur on the top of ours. So everyone is unreasonable

wooda180 · 12/12/2025 08:22

I have batman as my tree topper 😁

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MsGinaLinetti · 12/12/2025 07:55

She's so pretty @dailyconniptions

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MsGinaLinetti · 12/12/2025 07:54

And I love that people have all different toppers for their trees.

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MsGinaLinetti · 12/12/2025 07:53

@envbeckycthats brilliant

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MsGinaLinetti · 12/12/2025 07:45

@Sendinghugsabsolutely superb

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MsGinaLinetti · 12/12/2025 07:44

@peafritterandcurrysaucelo e your tree and fairy. Although slightly disturbing image of baby atop the tree

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MsGinaLinetti · 12/12/2025 07:43

@mygrandchildrenrockthats a very grand angel.

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MsGinaLinetti · 12/12/2025 07:42

Wow. Sorry, haven't kept up with thread very well. I think I might rename the fairy an angel to give more weight to my position when it comes to the discussion this weekend.
loving the posts and pics.

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Okiedokie123 · 12/12/2025 01:30

A star or an angel. Fairies don’t belong on Christmas trees.

cornflakecrunchie · 12/12/2025 01:28

I've really enjoyed seeing everyone's fairy / star / gonk / whatever!
I love how each family grows their own traditions. :-)

CrazyCricketLady · 11/12/2025 23:48

Originally, 16th century it would have been an apple and candle to represent Eden.
Then it was a depiction of a baby Jesus, then a star in the 18th century and Angels in 1848. Fairy's around 1950/60's.
I suppose correct would probably mean most traditional? If so... star

peafritterandcurrysauce · 11/12/2025 23:45

A fairy on the tree growing up. The first year we were married I dressed a little rubber doll my sister had given me in material left over from making my wedding dress. She’s sat in the top of the tree every year since and we were married fifty years this year. I love her but sadly every one else in our family is totally indifferent and have frequently suggested buying a new angel or a star.
(We do have two other smaller trees with angels on though)

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Confuseddotcom88 · 11/12/2025 23:21

I had bought a cute gonk tree topper this year but my 2yo absolutely refused and said we had to have a star so I feel your pain
My gonk is now sat sadly awaiting another shot next year

mygrandchildrenrock · 11/12/2025 22:40

Always an angel. This one is about 15 years old now and too big for the tree. We used to live in a Victorian house and have a massive tree, where this angel fitted perfectly. I can’t bring myself to get a new one when this one is in such good condition.
Maybe I’ll have to move to a big house again!

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Ilovesunshine22 · 11/12/2025 22:37

We have a angel would never have a star

Tarkan · 11/12/2025 22:19

We had a disco ball last year and have a rubber duck this year. 🙈

Washingupdone · 11/12/2025 22:17

Many, many years ago, when I was young, we used to have an angel at the top of the tree.

maureen17 · 11/12/2025 22:12

christmas trees are not symbolic of the the birth of Jesus so I'm for sticking a fairy on your tree for magic. My angels and star are displayed over my nativity for Jesus.
but I totally agree with your choice and whatever rocks your boat.

Makingpeace · 11/12/2025 21:24

We have a snowman on the top of our tree.

Amiable · 11/12/2025 21:22

We have a Santa topper 🤷‍♀️