40 Tackiest Christmas Ornaments

Is there anything that "pet parents" won't do to embarrassingly announce their love for their pets? There are two things wrong with this ridiculous ornament. Number one: there's no such thing as the best cat ever—they're all terrible. And number two: your cat doesn't care—he just wants to climb the tree. 

Okay, okay. We get the whole Southwest theme, but a boot? Really? This tacky little thing doesn't really belong on a tree anywhere unless you live in Arizona. I guess if this is something that you want to do for your holidays, you may as well heat up some Rotel dip and grab some tacos. 

Actually, now that we're thinking about it, this might make Christmas a little more fun. You could swing down to Taco Bell, nab a nachos bel grande, and not worry about spending hours cleaning up the mess of a kitchen following days of cooking. 

Nothing says "America" more than hanging a cheeseburger on your Christmas tree. May as well purchase a hot dog, a piece of pie, and whatever else will clog up your arteries. Something about hanging food is a huge no-go with us. 

Move over elf on the shelf because now we have the "Angel on Assignment." Brace yourself for some tacky holiday décor! This ornament takes it to a whole new level of cheesiness. Then there's the photograph section in the center. What are you even supposed to put there?

Seriously, who thought this was a good idea? It's like someone took a truckload of saccharine sentimentality and dumped it all into one cringe-worthy decoration. But hey, if you enjoy tasteless trinkets, go ahead and hang that monstrosity proudly. Just don't expect anyone with a shred of style or class to be impressed."

Maybe this is how they do Christmas in Arizona, but it just sounds way too prickly and painful for us! If you want to decorate a cactus like a Christmas tree, that might actually be cute. But this low-effort ornament is just another in a long line of ridiculous, tacky ornaments. 

We love carbs as much as the next person, but can we talk about how tacky this is? It's even a hot dog or a "glizzy" as the kids call them. Can we just not? 

As if listening to Cocomelon on TV all year long isn't enough, you can now hang Cocomelon ornaments on your Christmas tree. You'll never get away from this. It's quickly becoming the Caillou of the 21st century. 

We'd go as far as to say that any cow-themed Christmas ornaments are pretty tacky, but the fact that this one is themed like a cowboy just takes things to a completely new, ridiculous level. Someone needs to herd this cow off the Christmas tree and back into the barn. 

After spending the spring (and some of the summer) having crawfish boil, you want to remember all those fun times by...hanging a crawfish on your Christmas tree? Just trust us when we say that this is gross and pretty weird. 

This little figure is weird enough without being an ornament, but putting it on your Christmas tree? It's giving "I let my toddler decorate my tree." If that isn't the message you want to come across, look into something classier. 

We get having an ornament for getting married (kind of??) but engagement? That's a little much. Put the photos on Facebook for your aunt and mom to enjoy, not your Christmas tree. Lets hope they didn't get together in the beginning of December...

This is great for the fisher in your life, but everyone else? It's just going to remind everyone of the stinky lake, the smelly fish, and cleaning the thing. The only benefit is that it'll also remind them of the delicious fish fry that probably followed. 

No one does Christmas quite like the United States, but that doesn't make this American flag ornament any less tacky. If anything, a true red-blooded American would be popping that sucker right on top of the tree! 

Flamingos might be perfect for a Palm Beach Christmas, but this thing has no place on anyone's Christmas tree! Flamingo decor is already tacky enough, but this particular ornament is especially bizarre given this flamingo's strangely bendy and oddly proportioned legs. 

There's so much to unpack here. A phone? Typically, we want to get away from our phones during the holidays and spend time with family. As if that wasn't enough, this has a PopSocket that says "GRL PWR." This might be the tackiest thing on the list. 

There's no denying that this ornament is tacky, but honestly, it's tacky in the best way possible. It would be right at home on a Christmas tree themed in a retro style, surrounded by tons of sparkling (and highly flammable) tinsel. Hang this one with pride, but don't be surprised when it elicits a groan from your holiday guests. 

At first, we thought this was supposed to be someone specific, but we're not sure who this is supposed to be. Some dude that's stuck in the '80s with a gross mullet. The mullet was bad enough when we had to see it IRL. Lets leave it off our trees, please?

Nothing says the Christmas season quite like a game of baseball...assuming you're from Australia and summer takes place in December! While this might not be the most objectionable tacky ornament we've ever seen, we just can't imagine why you'd ever want to put America's favorite pastime on your Christmas tree. 

Actually, I thought this one was a little funny, but my husband said it was tacky, so here it is on the list. You'll just have to believe me when I say I didn't buy it and put it on my tree in secret. OH YEAH!

Do mermaids even celebrate Christmas? Regardless, we can't think of much that's tackier than aquatic-themed Christmas decorations. We imagine that everyone but the most devoted mermaid fans will skip hanging this one on the Christmas tree this holiday season! 

Maybe this is just something that goes over the head, but a pickle? People from the USA don't get it, and a lot of people here don't even understand. What is this whole trend with the Christmas pickle. Can someone please explain?

We're all pretty tired of this pumpkin spice latte trend, right? It's bad enough that we have the poo-pourri spray that is scented like pumpkin spice latte, and don't forget the various food items that are PSL-flavored — looking at you, pumpkin spice bacon — but we should be able to get away from it during Christmas. 

Nothing says "the reason for the season" quite like a poor facsimile of a designer handbag. Are we sure this is the real deal and not a counterfeit knockoff? Regardless, purses have no business on a Christmas tree, no matter what kind of theme you might be trying to go for! 

Honestly, this one is so tacky that it loops all the way back around to amazing. If you've got to have a stupid ornament on your Christmas tree this year, make it a miniature bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch. Whoever thought this one up is a genius...and a madman! 

After spending all of Thanksgiving in the kitchen and then a lot of December in the kitchen, most of us want to see a Christmas tree that doesn't remind us of the last 30 days spent in a hot kitchen. It is a little cute, but still....no. 

With this ridiculous rooster ornament, it will be like you're having Christmas down on the farm! It's a slippery slope when it comes to barnyard animals—if you put this on your Christmas tree, you'll end up decorating it with Easter eggs before you know it! 

While a sand sculpture Christmas tree actually sounds amazing for celebrating Christmas on the beach, this ornament just isn't giving the same vibe. If you want fun in the sun for the holidays, just take a tropical vacation. There's no need to deck your tree with these ridiculous ornaments!

Santa on a Christmas tree can be kind of cute, but just the head? That's...a little creepy. The rest of the body would be welcomed. As-is, we're just gonna get a shiver down our spine each time we see it. 

You know Shark Week? What if we had that all during December? There's been a recent explosion of beachy Christmas tree ornaments, and it's pretty bizarre. The strangest of which is this hammerhead shark...

Unless you're the ghost of Andy Warhol, there's no need to throw tomato soup on your Christmas tree. We're sure that Campbell's would be tickled pink for you to deck the halls with their branded decor, but that doesn't mean it's going to make your home look cozy! 

We don't know when all these food brands started putting out Christmas ornaments, but if Spam is starting to get in the Christmas spirit, you know it's a trend that's gone too far. This ornament might be good for a laugh, but it's not going to do much more to put you in the Christmas spirit! 

We just hate to think of poor Bigfoot spending every Christmas alone in the woods. Why not get into the spirit of the season and welcome North America's most famous cryptid into your home for the holidays? There's one good thing about this ornament, though—we imagine it smells much better than the real thing! 

If there's one thing you certainly shouldn't be doing on Christmas, it's sweating! Save all that hard work for the warmer months! Christmas is a time for eating foods that are terrible for you and staying as immobile as possible. The last thing we want to do is break a sweat! 

Disney has gone a little far with the Mandalorian merch, and it's starting they bank off of "The Child" as much as they do the princesses. You can hang Baby Yoda right next to Elsa, Anna, and Cinderella. 

Christmas trees are supposed to be whimsical, but what kind of whimsy are you gonna get from a toolbox? In case you didn't get the memo—your Christmas tree doesn't have to be an expression of your identity. You're still a mechanic whether or not you've thrown a socket wrench on the tree! 

This is actually a pretty good idea for a Christmas ornament. After eating all those Christmas sweets, you probably are going to need a tooth replacement! It's still very strange to hang body parts of any kind on your Christmas tree, though! 

If Thanksgiving trees were a thing, football ornaments would be right at home on them. But Christmas trees? This is another ornament theme that we just don't get. What's so wrong with Christmas trees feeling, well, Christmasy? 

Okay, there has to be a better way to honor loved ones who have passed on than an urn Christmas tree ornament! The intention might be honorable, but the execution is kitsch to the highest degree. Unless your loved one had a very ironic sense of humor, they would probably hate this. 

Waldo is free to travel where he pleases, but we draw the line at letting him live on our Christmas tree! It's endearing that people are still interested in finding Waldo, but this is another ornament that just leaves us scratching our heads. Who asked for this? 

I'm sorry, but parents-to-be these days are turning baby announcements and gender reveals into multi-million dollar spectacles. A simple little ornament is just not going to cut it anymore! Unless that ornament magically morphs into the actual baby, I'm not interested.