Unconventional Ornaments: When There’s a Schnitzel on the Tree

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Everyone pictures their Christmas tree a little differently. Some love classic motifs, others look for ornaments with a personal story, ones that bring back childhood or simply make them smile. That’s why, alongside classic Christmas motifs, Decor by Glassor also has pieces you might not expect to see on a tree.

The devil and other classic Lada characters

Lovers of Czech traditions will feel right at home with the collection inspired by the work of Josef Lada. It features characters from his illustrations, full of the typical atmosphere of a Czech winter and Christmas. One of them is the Čert (devil) glass ornament, which certainly won’t go unnoticed on your tree.

When a chlebíček lands on the tree

The chlebíček glass ornament is one of those motifs you just don’t expect on a Christmas tree. But the chlebíček – the Czech open-faced sandwich – is an essential part of any Czech celebration, so why not give it a place among the Christmas ornaments too?

Schnitzel and potato salad, a Czech Christmas classic

A Czech Christmas without potato salad? Unthinkable for many. That’s why the glass schnitzel with potato salad can earn its place not only on the Christmas Eve table, but on the Christmas tree too.

Na zdraví! Cheers!

For fans of pub classics, we also have a Christmas ornament shaped like a half-litre of Czech 10° beer. Whether this unexpected piece decorates your tree or you give it as a present, it won’t disappoint. It’s exactly the kind of ornament nobody expects, but one that can delight and raise a smile.


Some motifs take you straight back to childhood. The Večerníček figure with a newspaper will delight anyone who links this iconic character – the face of the Czech TV bedtime programme – with evenings of fairy tales. On the Christmas tree it can be not only an ornament, but a small reminder of childhood.

Vánočka for breakfast, or for the tree?

In the Czech Republic, vánočka – the braided Christmas loaf – belongs to Christmas just as much as Christmas biscuits or a decorated tree. This time, though, you don’t have to save it for the festive table. The glass vánočka ornament with a bow can decorate a shelf, the holiday table or the Christmas tree itself. And the best part? This vánočka will stay fresh forever.