Literary Christmas Ornaments and Decorations for Book Lovers

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I’ve never been one to go overboard on Christmas decorations, but there are certain ornaments and decorations that I really love: the ones that are most reflective of our family, our interests, and our activities. This year, I’d like to add more book Christmas ornaments and decorations to our collection.

Every Christmas, my brother and sister-in-law give my kids ornaments related to some significant experience they’ve had in the past year. Things like lost teeth, trips to the beach, first times playing soccer, and favorite characters are reflected in those ornaments and they are some of my favorites to take out when we decorate the tree.

I try now to be intentional about the Christmas decor I add to the collection. I enjoy putting out things with memory or meaning behind them. Unpacking ornaments with those memories attached only gets more special every year.

Books are obviously a huge part of my life, and my kids love them just as much, in their own ways. Incorporating more books into our Christmas decor is a way to continue to add meaningful ornaments and decorations to our holiday collections.

If literary holiday decorations would add more joy to your own Christmas, check out the list below for some great options.

Updated November 2019!

Bookish Christmas Ornaments and Holiday Decorations

Book Stack Ornament

This might look like my dream pile of Christmas presents. Every year.

Stack Of Books Glass Blown Ornament

My mom got me started collecting beautiful glass-blown ornaments. They're delicate, but I love how they reflect the light on the tree. I like to get ornaments that represent places we've been, things we've done, or hobbies we love.

2019 Beauty and The Beast Library Ornament

For people who are still dreaming of Belle's library.

Jane Austen Novels Glass Christmas Ornament

An ornament perfect for the Jane Austen devotee.

Globe and Books Christmas Ornament

Cute for people who love to read and travel, or (like in my family) kids who love to read and are also interested in learning about the world.

Mom and Daughter Reading Christmas Figurine

A cute addition to a Christmas village, or just a stand-alone figurine to represent all of those wonderful read-alouds with the kids.

Little Free Libraries Figurines

These would be cute additions to a Christmas village. I don't have a village, but I would put these out on their own as well.

Christmas Bookstore Figurine

More bookish Christmas village decor. What's better than a cozy Christmasy bookstore?

Christmas Library Jigsaw Puzzle

I love the idea of completing and framing this puzzle over the holidays, then putting it up each year.

Christmas Bookshelf Advent Calendar

A bookish countdown to Christmas!

Christmas Book 24 Day Advent Calendar

Another bookish Advent calendar. This one is wooden and can be used year after year.

Fireplace Scene Book Tabletop Display

A cozy bookish Christmas tabletop decoration.

Personalized Book Stocking

You can't go wrong with books on the inside or outside of a stocking!

Bookish Christmas Stocking

Another cute bookish stocking option.

Vintage Book Christmas Cards

These would be great to send or pop in a frame to use as a Christmas decoration.

Willow Tree Bookish Ornament

A simple and beautiful bookish Willow Tree ornament.

I'd Rather Be Reading Ornament

For the people who have this thought several times a day.

Little House On The Prairie Ornament

My daughter and I read most of the Little House series aloud this year. I love the idea of mini book ornaments for the special books we read together.

Bookish Holiday Throw Pillow

Curl up on the couch with your favorite Christmas books (and this pillow).

Christmas Book Decor

Simple and beautiful for the mantel or bookshelf.

Deer and Christmas Tree Bookends

Cute for your favorite holiday reads (or decorative books).

Merry Bookish Christmas

I love the bookish art from this Etsy artist. The postcards and bookmarks are small and would be wonderful in frames.

Harry Potter Ornaments and Decor

Harry Potter is special in so many homes--just like Christmas at Hogwarts was always special. I couldn't resist calling out some of these decorations that will help add a little of the Hogwarts spirit to your own holiday celebrations!