Squirrel Christmas ornaments at The Christmas Shop
Squirrels, together with owls and foxes, form the heart of the woodland collection within the animal Christmas ornaments. Decoris supplies the largest share: glass baubles with a squirrel sitting on a Christmas branch, felt squirrels with an acorn, and hangers where the animal is clutching a snow globe. Glass versions by Goodwill and Inge Glas often come with a soft fabric coat for added detail. For a tree with a forest or natural theme, a squirrel is almost unmissable.
Glass squirrels with acorn or pinecone
The finest glass squirrels hold an acorn or pinecone in their paws. At Inge Glas Manufaktor, each ornament is mouth-blown in the Bavarian region and then hand-painted. Goodwill, the Belgian brand designing ornaments since 1986, adds a soft fabric coat with glitter that makes the squirrel look almost lifelike. No two pieces leave the workshop exactly alike.
Felt and woollen squirrels
Not every squirrel is breakable. Decoris makes felt and woollen squirrels in warm orange-brown, often with an acorn or pinecone tucked under a paw. Felt is sturdier than glass, useful in homes with pets or curious small hands. The woollen versions look more handcrafted and suit a Scandinavian or natural-themed tree with plenty of wood, fir branches and jute.
A squirrel for a woodland Christmas tree
A squirrel works best in a Christmas tree with a forest or woodland theme. Gisela Graham, the British brand known for blending tradition and detail, even designs a snow globe featuring a white squirrel on a base of tree bark and mushrooms. Combine with mushroom ornaments, foxes, deer and pinecones, and the tree picks up the feel of a wintery forest.
