Christmas ornaments
A variety of fun new ornaments are available.
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Resistmas? Are the holidays a time for political statements? The internet says yes. Here’s one (shatter-resistant) possibility. $11.95 for two, https://shop.getbullish.com
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A stick of butter (this one is glass) may be the perfect gift for a baker -- or anyone else who appreciates the glories of butterfat. $16, D.L. Rhein, 3303 Motor Ave., Los Angeles. Are you a breakfast person? Are you and your friends constantly searching for the best brunches in town? Consider this mercury glass version of a stack of pancakes as a gift -- or evidence of your own obsession. $20, D.L. Rhein, 3303 Motor Ave., Los Angeles.
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If you (or a friend) are concerned about managing holiday gifts (and expectations), this ceramic disc, which reads “Place Valuable Gifts Here” and includes a helpful directional arrow, will leave nothing to chance. $15, https://www.neuronsnotincluded.com
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Can the Hamsa protect us from the evil eye? It’s the holiday season, so a little extra protection from any elements with the potential to diminish our festive feelings might be appropriate. $18, https://www.anthropologie.com
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For some of us, the holidays are a time for nostalgia, and a glass gumball machine ornament may fulfill a yearning for a time when sugarless gum was just a novelty. $24, D.L. Rhein, 3303 Motor Ave., Los Angeles
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