Bee Ornaments
Honey bee Christmas ornaments are always popular during the holiday season. They add a touch of whimsy to your Christmas tree or other holiday decorations and pay tribute to our important pollinators. In this guide, you will find some of the most unique, interesting and cute bee ornaments that I could find. Your tree will be buzzing and your friends will want some too!
There are many ways to incorporate a bee-themes into your decorating efforts. If you love making bee crafts, homemade items always provide a special touch to any decor. But, if you don’t have time to make them – luckily there are plenty of other choices available.
Why Honey Bee Tree Ornaments?
Bee are a common theme in ornament making because of what they represent. With their tireless work ethic and reputation as “honey makers”, bees represent industry and sweetness. (Perhaps that is why you hear so many sayings or quotes about bees.)
Also, our fast paced world is quickly loosing connection with the natural world. When we take time to appreciate bees, we reconnect with nature – if only for a moment.
The memories of childhood Christmas trees and decorations are sweet for many of us. I remember favorite ornaments that would stay hidden in the box until “tree decorating” day. It was fun to relive the stories associated with each one.
Types of Bee Christmas Ornaments
Let’s face it. It’s your tree (or your friends) and you can put anything on it that you want. However, some people get really serious about tree decoration. In general, the decorations fall into 2 groups:
- modern
- traditional
If this will be a gift, take the time to think about the recipient and which style of ornament they would most appreciate.
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Modern Ornaments
Modern bee ornaments tend to have a lot of pizzazz and flash. They will sparkle and shine on an upscale stylish tree but will also look nice on a homey version.
You will see variations of the materials used to make these ornaments as well as some unusual coloring. Some are best suited for the fearless decorator who knows what he/she wants.
Personalized Bee Ornament for Christmas Tree or home display.
Handmade Felted Wool Beehive Decor Tree Ornament – Honey Bee DecorationGlass Bee Christmas Tree OrnamentBee Angel Christmas Tree OrnamentOld World Bee Glass Blown OrnamentBee Charm Ornament – silver toneKurt Adler Set of 3 honey bee hive tree ornamentsBee Sunshine Hanging Christmas Ornament for tree or decorNoble Gems Glass Honey Bee OrnamentKurt S. Adler Glass Christmas Tree Ornament
Traditional Honey Bee Ornaments
Perhaps you are looking for ornaments that give more of an old world or traditional feeling. They may be made of a variety of materials and feature aspects of bees and beekeeping dating back many years.
Old World Christmas Bee Collection Glass Blown Ornament for Christmas Tree, HoneycombOld World Christmas Bee Collection Glass Blown Ornament for Christmas Tree, Bee SkepOld World Christmas Bee Happy Gnome Glass Blown Ornament for Christmas TreeGanz Queen Bee Christmas Tree Ornament 3 Inch Multicolor
Sturdy Ornament Options
Having cherished, beautiful ornaments to hand down from generation to generation is awesome. Unfortunately, many of these bejeweled ornaments are glass and fragile. What if the home has small children?
Honestly, at my home it doesn’t really feel like Christmas until the cat has climbed the Christmas tree at least once.
Here are some bee ornaments for Christmas trees that might experience a little bit more holiday fun than normal. Many of these ornaments are non breakable and all of them are quirky and fun to use on any tree.
Ganz S’Mores Bee Keeper Christmas Tree Ornament 3 Inch MulticolorWooden Bee Ornaments Cute Honey Bee Hanging DecorationBee Ornament Hanging Tin Metal Legend Tradition Decoration Holiday Home DecorBee Wood DIY Crafts Cutouts Honeybee Shaped Hanging OrnamentsGanz Sweet Bee Christmas Tree Ornament New, AcrylicHoney Bumblebee Bee Decor Christmas Tree Ornaments
Special Beekeeper Ornaments
Perhaps you know someone who has a passion to become a beekeeper in the new year. Surprise someone with an ornament and something from my gifts for beekeepers guide.
Choosing an ornament for a senior beekeeper is a very thoughtful gift. Someone who is no longer able to keep bees may enjoy re-freshening their beekeeping memories with a honey bee ornament.
Bee Keeper Christmas Tree Ornament 3 InchBeekeeping Christmas Ornament or GiftBee Keeper Ornament – traditional clothing and coloringKing of The Hive, Gift for Bee Keeper, Personalized Ceramic Christmas Ornament
DIY Honey Bee Ornaments
And don’t forget, if you have the time and inclination you can make your own beeswax Christmas ornaments! It is a great craft project and you can use different molds for a variety of effects.
With some coloring and cinnamon you can make traditional looking blackened beeswax ornaments too. They have a nostalgic look.
Even the kids can help use beeswax sheets to make rolled Christmas tree ornaments. In fact, these can be ornaments or candles. But, don’t light them on the tree! What a great idea for inexpensive small gifts.
More Ideas
You have many options to add a little “bee-ness” to your holiday cheer this year. If you feel just a little bit crafty, this easy DIY bee gnome made with a honey bee theme is adorable.
For a special gift, use your ornament as a tag and put together several items using these ideas for honey bee gift baskets.
There are hundreds of fun gifts for bee lovers that you can combine with your ornament to create a unique gift experience.
Finally
Ok friends, there you have it. Some of my very best recommendations for honey bee themed ornaments for Christmas. I am sure you will find something great to please the bee loving friends in your life. Best wishes and happy hunting for the perfect ornament.