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Best Football Ornament

Alabama: HelmetAlabama: Helmet

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College football is the most popular sport in Alabama; the Crimson Tide has won 34 conference championships to date.

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Colorful Glass Ornament

Alaska: SalmonAlaska: Salmon

A king salmon, the official state fish, can weigh more than 100 pounds. This glass beauty is just a few ounces!

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Handmade Ornament

Arizona: Saguaro CactusArizona: Saguaro Cactus

The saguaro cactus grows mainly in this state. Its white flowers turn into a red-pink fruit, a nice pop of color in an ornament too.

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Best Animal Ornament

Arkansas: Razorback Hog Arkansas: Razorback Hog

Fans rooting for the Razorbacks (the college team is named after local wild boars) chant “Woo pig sooie!” This ornament will make guests cheer.

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For Movie Lovers

California: Director’s BoardCalifornia: Director's BoardCredit: Callisters Christmas

More movies are filmed in Los Angeles than in any other city. Make up your own blockbuster and write it in with a paint pen.

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Best Ski Ornament

Colorado: Gondola Colorado: Gondola Credit: Glendas Christmas

Skiers like the Drummond flock here to hit the slopes in Vail and Aspen. This ornament is an old-time gondola ski lift.

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Best Nautical Ornament

Connecticut: LighthouseConnecticut: LighthouseCredit: Christmas Traditions

The state has 14 active lighthouses. Add this sparkly ornament to your tree and you can call yourself a lighthouse keeper.

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Best Boat Ornament

Delaware: SailboatDelaware: Sailboat

There are plenty of gorgeous places to sail on Delaware’s coast. This wooden boat ornament may bring back fond memories.

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Best Felt Ornament

Florida: ManateeFlorida: Manatee

Manatees come here for warm water just like people do. A mini wool sea cow will enjoy being cozy on your tree.

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Best Fruit Ornament

Cody Foster Georgia: PeachGeorgia: Peach

The Peach State produces 2.6 million bushels of peaches every year. This glass ornament is pretty convincing!

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Best Tropical Ornament

Hawaii: Aloha ShirtHawaii: Aloha Shirt

Bring some island vibes to your tree. This traditional Hawaiian shirt ornament is hand-painted.

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Funny Food Ornament

Idaho: Baked PotatoIdaho: Baked Potato

When you live in the state that grows billions of potatoes every year, you have to honor the spud!

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Best President Ornament

Illiniois: Abraham Lincoln Illiniois: Abraham Lincoln

Illinois is known as the Land of Lincoln: It’s where the president lived as an adult. He got a hipster makeover here.

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For Car Lovers

Indiana: Sports CarIndiana: Sports CarCredit: Old World Christmas

The Indy 500 has been held in the state capital since 1911, but this might be the first race car decked out for Kris Kringle.

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Best Veggie Ornament

Iowa: Corn CobIowa: Corn Cob

Iowa produces more corn than any other state. This handmade raffia cob feels as nubby as the kind you nibble!

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Best Oz Ornament

Kansas: Ruby SlippersKansas: Ruby Slippers

A pair of glittering ruby slippers representing Dorothy’s home in The Wizard of Oz would look festive on any tree.

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For Horse Lovers

Kentucky: Race Horse Kentucky: Race Horse

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby’s 150th anniversary with a hand-painted racehorse. The jockey’s top comes in several colors.

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Hand Painted Ornament

Louisiana: Purple MaskLouisiana: Purple Mask

Float riders in Mardi Gras parades are required by law to wear face paint or masks. This ornament is a ceramic version.

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Best Boot Ornament

Maine: Duck BootMaine: Duck Boot

The L.L. Bean company became popular after it released its duck boot in 1912, originally called the Maine Hunting Shoe.

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Beaded Ornament

Maryland: Blue CrabMaryland: Blue CrabCredit: Chesapeake Bay Goods

The Chesapeake Bay is ideal for blue crabs, the state’s official crustacean. This ornament is dotted with sparkles and bits of shell.

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Kelsey Hurwitz is the assistant editor of WomansDay.com, and covers entertainment, holidays, pets, and good news. When she’s not writing about doughnuts and talk show hosts, she can be found watching hours of bad reality TV, belting ‘70s rock songs, and searching for her next favorite snack.

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