Old World Christmas Ornament Gift Guide: A Glass Ornament for Everyone on Your List

Stuck on a gift for your coworker, your dog-obsessed sister, or the newlyweds down the street? Give an ornament. It costs less than a sweater, and they'll hang it every year.

Old World Christmas has made glass ornaments since 1979, starting in Spokane, Washington. Each one is mouth-blown, then hand-painted and hand-glittered, and the catalog runs past 1,800 designs. If someone loves it, there's an ornament for it. Here's where to start.

For Baby's First Christmas

Baby's 1st Christmas Blown Glass Ornament

The keepsake new parents pull out every December. Add a gift tag with the year.

For Newlyweds and Anniversaries

Couples First Christmas Blown Glass Ornament

Their first tree together needs a first ornament. This one marks the year.

Wedding Cake Blown Glass Ornament

A sweet stand-in for the top tier they saved in the freezer.

50th Anniversary Heart Blown Glass Ornament

Fifty years deserves a little gold on the tree.

More milestone picks: Old World Christmas Milestones & Celebrations.

For the Pros Who Keep Things Running

Nurse's Cap Blown Glass Ornament

A thank-you for the nurse in your life. Tuck it in with a gift card for coffee.

Best Teacher Mug Blown Glass Ornament

Teachers get a lot of mugs. This one won't crowd the cabinet.

Firefighter's Coat Blown Glass Ornament

For the firefighter who runs toward trouble. A proud piece for the family tree.

For the Pet People

Cone of Shame Dog Ornament

Every dog owner has lived this moment. Now it gets a spot on the tree.

Holiday French Bulldog Blown Glass Ornament

A festive Frenchie for the bulldog crowd.

Cat Lady Blown Glass Ornament

Worn as a badge of honor. For the proud cat lady on your list.

More for animal lovers: Dogs and Cats.

For the Foodies

Bowl of Cherries Ornament

Life is a bowl of cherries, and so is this ornament. Glossy, red and cheerful.

Hungry for more? Shop Food & Drink ornaments.

For Game Day Fans

Georgia Helmet Blown Glass Ornament

Team spirit for the tree. Old World Christmas makes helmets, caps and hoodies for dozens of college teams, so check for your fan's school.

Shop all Sports ornaments.

For the One Who Has Everything

Rubber Chicken Ornament

They didn't ask for it. They'll laugh anyway. Perfect for white elephant swaps.

Shop Funny & Quirky ornaments.

How to Give an Ornament Like a Pro

• Tie it to the outside of a wrapped gift. It doubles as the bow.
• Write the year on the gift tag so it becomes a keepsake.
• Start a collection. One new ornament every year adds up fast.

Shop all Old World Christmas ornaments and find the one with their name on it.