Thirteen centimetres is a good size for an angel: big enough to be spotted among the branches from across the room, small enough for a child to hold in one hand on the way to the tree. That is all this piece sets out to be, a single wooden figure that comes out of its box each December and goes back in each January.
A 13 cm wooden angel for the tree, the table or a present
The tree is its obvious home. At 13 x 7 x 4 cm the angel suits a sturdy middle or upper branch, where its shape reads clearly against the green. Many families give each child one decoration that is theirs to place every year, and a wooden angel Christmas tree decoration does that job well: it is easy to recognise when the box is opened twelve months later.
It is just as useful away from the tree. Laid on a folded napkin, it becomes a small gift for each guest at the Christmas table, something to take home at the end of the meal. Tied to the ribbon of a parcel, it makes the wrapping part of the present, and the person who receives it keeps a decoration long after the paper has gone in the recycling.
One angel or a set of 3: which to order
There are two formats, a single angel or a set of 3. One is enough for a keepsake, a parcel or a child's own decoration. Three is the better choice when several children will each want one, when you are laying a table for guests, or when you would like the angels spread around the tree.
The design is sent at random, so a particular angel cannot be requested. If you are buying for brothers and sisters, say so before the parcel is opened: each angel is a surprise, and it is easier to enjoy a surprise you were told about.
A decoration, not a toy: where to hang it with little ones about
This angel is made to be hung and looked at, not played with. It is for domestic use only, it has small parts and it is not suitable for children under 3. In a home with a baby or a toddler, keep it on the upper branches, well out of reach, and glance under the tree from time to time in case it has been knocked off.
From 3, a child can take a real part in the decorating: carrying the angel with both hands, choosing a branch, hanging it with you beside them, then stepping back to look. It is a slow, careful job with a result the whole family sees, which is exactly why children like being trusted with it. For play during the other eleven months, our wooden montessori toys are the place to look; the angel belongs with the decorations.
What to put beside it at home
If younger hands want a tree of their own to dress and undress all day, the felt Christmas tree with its 26 detachable ornaments takes the pressure off the real one, where the wooden angel stays put. Children who would rather make their decorations can paint the Set of 6 Paintable Wooden Christmas Baubles or model the pieces of the DIY Clay Christmas Tree Hanging Decoration Kit, then hang their own work next to the angel.
Keeping it from one Christmas to the next
Wood likes to stay dry. When the tree comes down, wipe the angel with a dry cloth, wrap it in tissue paper and put it in a box kept indoors, away from damp and direct heat: a cupboard is kinder to it than a shed. Stored on its own layer, not loose under heavier decorations, it will not get knocked about. If the angel belongs to one child, write the name on the tissue paper, not on the wood, and the yearly ritual of finding it again looks after itself.
Questions about the wooden angel decoration
How big is the wooden angel decoration?
It measures 13 x 7 x 4 cm, a size that shows up well on a branch and still fits on a napkin or a wrapped parcel.
Is it sold as a single angel or a set of 3?
Both. You choose between 1 item and a set of 3 items when you order.
Is a wooden tree decoration safe around young children?
It is a decoration for domestic use, with small parts, and it is not suitable for children under 3. Hang it out of reach of babies and toddlers; from 3, let your child handle it with you nearby.
Can I choose the angel design?
No. The design is sent at random, whether you order one angel or three.
Specifications
- Wooden angel Christmas tree decoration to hang
- Size: 13 x 7 x 4 cm
- Sold as 1 item or as a set of 3 items
- Design sent at random
- Age: 3+
- 2-year guarantee
Warning: For domestic use only. Small parts. Choking hazard. Retain this information. Not suitable for children under 3 years.