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Harry Potter World Has A TON Of Holiday Decorations — And You Can Get Them All Online
Harry Potter is not a Christmas book nor film, yet, inexplicably, it is forever united in my mind with the holiday season. There's a little file in my brain labeled "Christmas," and stuffed inside you'll find the recipe for Butterbeer, my blue and silver Ravenclaw scarf, and an image of Hogsmeade's main stretch of quaint, stone and wooden building, all covered in snow.
In mid-November, I visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, just as the holiday celebrations began in earnest. This only exacerbated that feeling of Christmas cheer that somehow accompanies a book about dark magic. Despite the sticky Florida heat, I was firmly convinced that I had traveled to an alternate reality where it is Christmas all year long. Perhaps it was the lights show at Hogwarts Castle or maybe it was Celestina Warbeck's holiday set, but I left the park feeling more than ready for the season of good cheer to arrive.
Luckily, while at the park, I also got most of my holiday shopping out of the way. There's tons of Harry Potter gifts to be found at Universal Studios, and for the next few weeks, you'll also be able to pick up Harry Potter holiday decorations. But you don't have to be in Orlando to snag some of these items — they're all available online. Here are the TK most magical holiday accessories from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter:
Hogwarts™ House Pennant Garland
Turn your living room into the Great Hall with this pennant that shows off all four houses.
Hogwarts Garland, $34.95, Universal Studios
Hogwarts™ Express Ornament
You don't need to travel to King's Cross station to find the Hogwarts Express. Just purchase this one for your tree, and you'll always be able to find your way back to Hogwarts.
Hogwarts™ Crest Ornament
If everyone in your family belongs to a different Hogwarts House, it might be best to purchase an ornament that gives them all equal weight.
Hogwarts Crest Ornament, $18.95, Universal Studios
Hogwarts™ Railways Ornament
This ornament is a subtle homage to the iconic Hogwarts Express.
Hogwarts™ Castle Ornament
Home is where the Hogwarts Castle ornament is.
Hogwarts™ Bell Ornament
You can also purchase these Hogwarts Bell ornaments with the mascots of each of the four houses: Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Gryffindor.
Hogwarts Bell Ornament, $16.95, Universal Studios
Ravenclaw™ Crest Stocking
These stockings (available in all four house colors) are just waiting to be stuffed with Bertie Botts Beans, chocolate frogs, and exploding bonbons.
Gryffindor™ Crest Metal Pennant Ornament
These golden ornament glimmer like Gringotts.
Gryffindor Crest Metal Pennant Ornament, $18.95, Universal Studios
Hufflepuff™ Crest Metal Ornament
This is the perfect under $20 Secret Santa gift, and it's available for all four houses.
Slytherin™ Crest Ornament
This tarnished silver design (also available in all four houses) will blend right in if you prefer a more subdued holiday palate.
Hogwarts™ Character Ornament
If you're a fan of the movies (or just have a crush on Emma Watson), this might be the perfect holiday decoration for you.
Gryffindor™ Pennant Ornament
These pennants are a festive alternative to Christmas tree ribbons.
Hogwarts™ Express Ticket Ornament
Don't worry if you never got your Hogwarts letter (I'm still waiting too!). You can still get a boarding pass for the Hogwarts Express this holiday season.
London to Hogwarts Express Ticket Ornament, $14.95, Universal Studios
Hogwarts™ Express Stocking
Stuff this stocking with all the goods from the Honeydukes Express trolley cart and give it to the Ron Weasley in your life.
Ravenclaw™ Ribbon Garland
Create your own Christmas decorations with these house-themed ribbon sets.
Hogwarts™ Stocking Holder
And of course, you'll need a flashy stocking holder to hold up your sock bursting with candy...
Hogwarts™ Express Stocking Holder
...and you have a few options!
