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Custom Christmas ornaments: names, photos and milestones
Ornaments are the classic small personalized gift: inexpensive, easy to mail and brought out every year. Here are the occasions they suit best.
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Order timing: Ornaments are small and ship fast, but December is the busiest month for print shops. Order by early December for US delivery.
1Baby's first Christmas
Add the baby's name, birth date and a photo. A keepsake parents hang every year.
2Our first Christmas together
For newlyweds and new couples. Names and the year make it unmistakably theirs.
3New home ornament
A thoughtful housewarming gift: the family name, the year and sometimes a sketch of the house.
4Photo ornament
Any favorite photo of the year on a round, star or heart ornament. Easy to make a set for the whole family.
5Pet ornament
Paw prints, the pet's name or a photo. A good gift for new pet owners too.
6Memorial ornament
A gentle way to remember someone at Christmas, with their name and a short line of text.
7Family name ornament
Every family member's name on one ornament. Easy to update each year as the family grows.
Getting custom prints right
- Check the delivery estimate at checkout before you personalize; made-to-order items need printing time on top of shipping.
- Proofread names and dates in the preview. Print shops print exactly what you type.
- Use the largest, sharpest photo you have. Phone photos are fine; screenshots and social-media downloads often print blurry.
- Ship straight to the recipient if you're short on time; most shops let you add a gift message.
Updated 2026-11-13