Sister Christmas Ornaments: 6 Personalized Gifts for Sisters

Quick answer: The best Christmas ornaments for sisters put all of you on one piece: a 3D relief “Sisters” ornament with up to five names, an “Always Sisters” ornament with Big, Middle and Little Sis jackets for up to six, or a photo cut-out of the siblings piled on each other. If your sister is also your best friend, a friendship ornament with your looks and names works too, and a portrait mug is an easy add-on. Most cost $15 to $25 and are made to order.

A sister ornament is the rare gift that gets better every year: it comes out of the box each December and starts the same “remember when” conversation. Below are six ideas, who each one suits, and tips for sisters-in-law, big families and sisters who live far apart.

1. A 3D relief “Sisters” ornament for up to five

Two to five sisters in matching blue gowns stand between snowy pine trees, with “Sisters” arched across the top, each name in script below and a devoted sisters line around the rim. The raised relief catches the tree lights, so it reads like a small sculpture rather than a flat print.

Best for: sisters who quote the same holiday movie every year.

Devoted Sisters 3D Relief Ornament, Up to 5 Sisters $19.99 $39.99 Personalize it

2. “Always Sisters” for big, middle and little sis

The sisters sit side by side under a full moon with Santa’s sleigh overhead, each in a pink jacket marked Big Sis, Middle Sis or Little Sis, with “Always Sisters” and every name below. It fits up to six, and you choose hair, hats and names for each one.

Best for: three or more sisters, or a gift from the youngest to the oldest.

Always Sisters Name Ornament, Up to 6 Sisters $19.99 $39.99 Personalize it

3. A photo cut-out of the siblings

Send the photo where nobody is standing up straight, the piggyback or the pile-on, and it is cut out around the people in glossy raised acrylic, with no frame and no background. It comes in 4, 5 or 6 inches; the bigger sizes suit a busier photo.

Best for: sisters with one favorite photo from childhood, or the first Christmas after one of you moved out.

Sisters Photo Cut-Out 3D Acrylic Ornament $19.99 $24.00 Personalize it

4. When your sister is also your best friend

“Our Friendship Is a True Blessing to Me” over a row of friends in Santa hats and cozy sweaters, each with her own hair, glasses and name, plus the year on a banner. It works just as well for sisters, sister-in-law included, as for a group of besties.

Best for: sisters who are also the group chat.

Our Friendship Is a Blessing Name Ornament $19.99 $39.99 Personalize it

Shopping for friends too? See our best friend Christmas ornaments.

5. Under $20: the snowy blue sisters ornament

A glazed ceramic disc, about 3.5 inches, with the same sisters scene in a frosty blue palette, snowflakes and pine trees in raised relief and up to five names. A good pick when you are buying one for each sister.

Best for: a matching set, one ornament per sister.

Snowy Sisters 3D Relief Ceramic Ornament $16.99 $26.99 Personalize it

6. Beyond the tree: a portrait mug for two

Upload a photo of the two of you and it is redrawn as a soft watercolor-style portrait on a mug, with both names in script above. It comes in 11 oz or 15 oz and is microwave and dishwasher safe, so it gets used long after the tree comes down.

Best for: a sister who drinks her coffee on video calls with you.

Sisters Watercolor Portrait Photo Mug $14.99 $24.99 Personalize it

Tips for sisters-in-law, big families and long distance

• Sister-in-law: pick a design that names everyone, like the “Always Sisters” or friendship ornament, so she is in the picture with the rest of you.

• Count sisters first. Up to five fits the relief designs; six fits “Always Sisters”; more than that, choose a photo cut-out or one ornament each.

• Order one per sister. The same design on every tree is a quiet way to stay matched across states.

• Add the year. Where the design has a year, it turns one gift into a collection.

Want the whole family on the tree? See our family Christmas ornament ideas.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Christmas ornament for a sister?

One that shows the two of you: your names on a sisters design, your looks on a cartoon-style ornament, or a cut-out of a real photo. Add the year if the design allows, and it becomes a yearly tradition.

How many sisters can fit on one ornament?

The 3D relief sisters designs hold up to five names and “Always Sisters” holds up to six. For bigger families, use a photo cut-out or order one ornament per sister.

What should I get my sister-in-law for Christmas?

Something that includes her with the family: a sisters or friendship ornament with her name next to yours, or a photo mug from a picture of the two of you.

How long does a personalized ornament take?

Each piece is made to order. Shipping options and estimated delivery dates are shown at checkout.

See more gifts for sisters and our full personalized ornament collection.