At Ten Thousand Villages, every piece tells a story. From hand-carved wooden dreidels and decorative menorahs to handmade Christmas ornaments and nativity sets, our holiday collections celebrate craftsmanship, culture and connection. When you decorate your home or choose a holiday gift from Ten Thousand Villages, you’re doing more than preparing for the season—you’re sharing joy that travels across the world.

Each purchase supports skilled artisans in developing countries who earn fair, living wages through the sale of their handmade goods. That means your gift is given twice: once to the person you love, and once to the maker who created it

A handmade Christmas ornament is so much more than decoration. It’s a keepsake—one that carries the spirit of the person who crafted it by hand. Our Christmas ornaments and handmade holiday ornaments are lovingly carved, painted and beaded by artisans using time-honored techniques. You’ll find intricate angels, stars, birds and nature-inspired motifs, all created from sustainable materials like wood, felt and recycled metals.

Each Christmas tree ornament brings warmth, meaning and beauty to your holiday home. Whether you prefer the shimmer of hand-hammered brass or the rustic charm of carved wood, our holiday ornaments will help you decorate with purpose.

Nativity Sets: Few traditions capture the meaning of the season like the nativity. Our nativity sets are handcrafted by artisans who pour love and faith into each detail. Whether displayed on a mantel or beneath your Christmas tree, a wooden, soapstone or brassnativity set made through fair trade reflects the values of compassion, dignity and hope that define the holidays.

Many of our nativity sets are carved from sustainable materials and finished by hand—each figure, each gesture, unique. They’re reminders of the beauty that comes from working with one’s hands and the universal message of peace on earth.

Holiday Decorating Ideas: This year, transform your home into a space filled with intention and story. Combine holiday decor from across cultures. Pair a Peruvian wool stocking with a Kenyan carved ornament or a Bangladeshi table runner. Pick up holiday decor on sale to create an affordable, globally inspired atmosphere that is festive and meaningful.

Every piece from Ten Thousand Villages carries the marks of human hands and heart. Decorating with handmade holiday ornaments or a wooden nativity set adds warmth and authenticity to your home, reminding everyone who visits that the season is about giving, gratitude and global connection.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a decorative menorah that reflects both faith and artistry. Our menorahs are designed by artisans who blend traditional forms with contemporary creativity. You’ll find sleek metalwork, hand-painted designs and wooden menorah bases that highlight craftsmanship and culture. When you choose a menorah for sale from Ten Thousand Villages, you’re not only adding beauty to your celebration, you’re honoring the maker’s skill and supporting their livelihood.

Wooden Dreidels: No Hanukkah celebration is complete without the joyful spin of a wooden dreidel. Each wood dreidel from Ten Thousand Villages is carved and painted by hand, making it a beautiful keepsake for families to pass down through generations.Whether you’re shopping for wood dreidels for a child’s first game or for collectors who treasure fine craftsmanship, these small tokens carry big meaning. They represent joy, heritage and the connection between communities across the globe.

Handmade Holiday Gifts: When you choose a holiday gift from Ten Thousand Villages, you’re giving more than a unique, beautifully handcrafted item, you’re giving opportunity. Every purchase empowers artisans to build stronger communities, send their children to school and preserve cultural traditions.

Explore our wide selection of holiday gifts and holiday gift sets, from handwoven scarves and jewelry to handcrafted home goods and seasonal decor.

The best gifts are those that connect people. Whether it’s a special holiday ornament, a nativity set from our diverse, global collection or a splendidly crafted menorah, you’ll find gifts that reflect love, respect, and shared humanity.

Why Fair Trade Matters

Fair trade isn’t charity—it’s partnership. It ensures artisans are paid fairly for their work, operate in safe conditions and have access to opportunities for growth. By shopping at Ten Thousand Villages, you help break cycles of poverty and create sustainable futures for thousands of makers around the world.

That’s why every purchase feels different. It carries the spirit of fairness and the joy of knowing that your holiday choices make a difference.

Holiday Decorating with Heart

Create a Fair Trade Home: Your home during the holidays should tell a story filled with color, culture and care. Mix and match holiday decor from different regions like hand-carved wooden pieces from India, recycled glass ornaments from Ecuador and embroidered textiles from Bangladesh.

Each item brings a piece of the world into your home, transforming ordinary holiday decorating into something deeply meaningful. When guests admire your Christmas holiday ornaments, you can share how they were handmade by artisans earning fair wages and preserving traditional art forms.

- Mix materials: Combine wooden Christmas ornaments with metal or felt pieces for a layered, organic look.

- Celebrate nature: Add garlands of sustainable wood beads or handwoven straw stars to bring texture and warmth.

- Honor multiple traditions: Pair your handcarved nativity set with a soapstone menorah or wood dreidels for a truly inclusive celebration.

- Shop fair trade sales: Look for holiday decor on sale and menorahs for sale to find ethical treasures that fit any budget.

The True Spirit of the Holidays

Giving Back Through Every Gift: The holidays are a time to slow down, reflect and connect. In a season often filled with excess and hurry, choosing fair trade is a way to return to what matters. It’s about giving thoughtfully, decorating meaningfully and celebrating the shared humanity that binds us all.

When you give a fair trade holiday gift, you share joy that radiates far beyond your home. You bring light to a maker’s workshop, where skilled hands craft beauty from humble materials. You share hope with families across continents.

A World of Tradition

Whether it’s the flicker of candles on a Hanukkah menorah, the gentle spin of a wooden dreidel, or the delightful charm of a handmade Christmas ornament, these traditions remind us that beauty and generosity connect us all.

At Ten Thousand Villages, we believe in gifts that give twice, once to the recipient and once to the artisan. And that’s the true spirit of the holidays.