The Super Mario Bros. franchise has been a pop culture staple for over 40 years, and that fandom doesn't take a holiday break. Super Mario holiday decor blends nostalgic gaming with classic festive cheer—from light-up tree toppers inspired by iconic characters to themed string lights and coordinated wrapping paper kits. We've rounded up 6 officially licensed options (plus a few DIY ideas) to help you build a cohesive gaming holiday setup that people of all ages can enjoy.
Key Takeaways
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Tree toppers set the theme for a full gaming Christmas tree — the Super Star and Triforce both plug in and light up with no batteries to replace.
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String lights and wrapping paper fill the gaps that ornaments alone can't cover, making it easy to create a full Mushroom Kingdom (or Hyrule) holiday look.
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A cohesive color palette of red, green, white, and gold naturally reflects the franchise's style while matching traditional holiday decor.
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DIY ornaments like perler bead sprites and painted bulb ornaments pair well with licensed pieces to fill out a themed tree on a budget.
What Are the Best Super Mario Christmas Decorations?
The best Mario Christmas ornaments and decor go beyond a single piece. A fully themed setup pairs tree toppers with string lights, coordinated wrapping, and even handmade items. Here are our top 6 picks — all officially licensed and in stock from the Super Mario Bros. collection.
1. Super Mario Bros. Super Star Light-Up Holiday Tree Topper Decoration
Every great themed Christmas tree starts at the top, and Super Mario-inspired tree toppers are one of the most popular ways to anchor a gaming holiday setup. This Super Mario Bros. Super Star Light-Up Holiday Tree Topper is shaped like the iconic Super Star from the games, with an LED display that lights up as soon as you plug it in—no batteries required.
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What makes it appealing: The Super Star is one of the most instantly recognizable items in all of gaming. The LED plug-in design means no battery swaps mid-season, and the approximately 7 x 9 inch size fits standard full-size trees without looking oversized
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Where to display it: On top of your Christmas tree as the main focal point — but it also works year-round on a bookshelf, mantle, or game room shelf
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Best for: Anyone building a full themed Christmas tree or people looking for a statement piece that sets the tone for the entire room
2. The Legend of Zelda Triforce Light-Up Holiday Tree Topper
If your household is split between Mario and Zelda fans — or you want to rotate themes each year — the Legend of Zelda Triforce Light-Up Holiday Tree Topper is the Hyrule counterpart to the Super Star. It features the golden Triforce relic with a built-in LED display, and the specs match the Super Mario version almost exactly.
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What makes it appealing: The Triforce's triangular golden shape looks like it was made to sit on a tree. Same plug-in LED setup (approximately 7 x 9 inches, no batteries), so you can swap between them without any rewiring
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Where to display it: Christmas tree topper, office desk, or any shelf where you'd display Zelda collectibles year-round
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Best for: Zelda fans, multi-franchise gaming households, or people who want a golden tree topper that doubles as a collectible
3. Super Mario Bros. Coin String Lights
String lights are one of the most underrated gaming holiday accessories. These Super Mario Bros. Coin String Lights feature 10 golden coins spaced along approximately 8 feet of string, each emitting a soft glow that recreates the look of the coins collected throughout the classic adventures.
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What makes it appealing: The golden coin style hits the sweet spot between "gaming decor" and "warm holiday lighting." They plug into a standard 120-volt outlet — no batteries, no timers to set — and they work both indoors and outdoors
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Where to display it: Draped across the Christmas tree, strung along a mantle, wrapped around a gaming setup, or hung across a bedroom window
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Best for: Anyone who wants to add ambient lighting to a themed room without committing to a full tree — also fun for dorm rooms and apartments
4. The Legend of Zelda Rupee String Lights
The Zelda companion to the coin lights, these Legend of Zelda Rupee String Lights swap gold coins for Hyrule's colorful gemstone currency. They follow the same plug-in format and work for the same spaces.
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What makes it appealing: Rupees add a splash of color (greens, blues, reds, purples) that you won't get from standard gold string lights. They look like treasure scattered across a tree or shelf
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Where to display it: Christmas tree, game room, entertainment center, or combined with the coin string lights for a mixed gaming setup
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Best for: Zelda fans looking for holiday lighting that doesn't look generic, or anyone building a multi-franchise gaming tree
Grab a pair of string lights alongside a tree topper, and you're already building toward our Buy More Save More tier — the more you add to your order, the bigger the discount.
5. Super Mario Bros. 9-Piece Holiday Wrapping Paper Kit
Once you've decorated the tree, you still need to wrap the presents. This Super Mario Bros. 9-Piece Holiday Wrapping Paper Kit comes with 3 wrapping paper sheets, 3 themed tags, and 3 peel-and-stick bows in blue, gold, and red. Luigi, Princess Daisy, Bowser, and the rest of the Mushroom Kingdom crew all make appearances.
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What makes it appealing: It's a complete wrapping solution in one kit — paper, bows, and tags all coordinated. No hunting for matching ribbon or tape flags
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Where to display it: Under your themed tree (where else?) or as part of a holiday season party table spread
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Best for: Wrapping gaming-related holiday presents with a cohesive look, or themed table setups and party spreads
6. The Legend of Zelda 9-Piece Wrapping Paper Kit
The Legend of Zelda 9-Piece Wrapping Paper Kit mirrors the Super Mario version with the same 3 sheets, 3 tags, and 3 bows format — but with Zelda-themed imagery from Hyrule.
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What makes it appealing: Same convenient all-in-one wrapping format. If you're buying for both franchises in the same household, grab one of each and let the franchise war play out under the tree
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Where to display it: Under the tree or as part of a Zelda-themed holiday display alongside the Triforce tree topper and Rupee lights
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Best for: Zelda fans, mixed gaming households, or pairing with the Super Mario kit for a full gaming Christmas spread
Check out some cool Super Mario Christmas gifts here if you're looking for more ideas to stuff inside those wrapping kits.
How Do You Build a Full Mario-Themed Christmas Tree?
Mario Christmas ideas work best when you layer different types of ornaments and decor rather than relying on just one category. A cohesive theme uses a red, green, and white color palette—which happens to line up perfectly with traditional holiday colors.
Here's the layering approach that works best:
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Tree topper (anchor piece): A Super Star or Triforce topper sets the theme from the top down and gives everything else a focal point to build around
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String lights: Coin string lights or standard gold LEDs create that warm Mushroom Kingdom glow. Drape them evenly throughout the branches before you add ornaments
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Ornaments: Hallmark's "Powered Up With Mario" Keepsake series has released a new officially licensed ornament each year since 2022, making it a fun tradition for collectors to explore. Many feature hand-painted polyresin characters—like the classic pose of holding a power-up mushroom—and typically measure about 2.75 inches tall. Personalized ornaments are another popular option, where a name and year are hand-lettered by skilled artists onto a licensed piece
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DIY fillers: Homemade ornaments can include painted bulb characters, perler bead retro sprite shapes like Question Blocks or Fire Flowers, and pixel-art baubles made from craft materials on flat wooden blanks. You can also wrap standard boxes to resemble Question Blocks for ornaments that double as tiny containers
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Stockings and table decor: Custom stockings featuring patterns like Bowser's spiked shell or pixelated icons pull the theme beyond just the tree. Holiday table pieces can include place cards shaped as character icons for a full room setup — a detail people often overlook
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Tree skirt and base: Finish with a red or green tree skirt and tuck a few plush figures around the base. Note that a full-color aluminum ornament is also available as a reward through certain gaming reward programs, which can add a unique finishing touch
Why Are Mario Christmas Decorations So Popular?
The Super Mario franchise has sold over 950 million games worldwide and has generated more than $60 billion in total revenue across games, merchandise, and media. That kind of cultural reach means the franchise transcends gaming — it's become a genuine holiday staple alongside the classics.
A few reasons Mario Christmas ornaments and decor resonate with so many people:
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The colors already match. The franchise's bright palette—reds, greens, golds, and blues—lines up naturally with traditional holiday themes. A Super Star topper or coin string lights don't clash with classic ornaments the way some themed items can
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The community keeps growing. Recent animated films have brought a new wave of fans into the fold, and the latest console hardware keeps the games in the spotlight. Interest in themed merchandise climbs year over year
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Officially licensed quality matters. Super Mario ornaments are officially licensed, so the shapes and artwork stay accurate to the games. That matters to fans who can spot a knockoff from across the room — and it means the materials hold up season after season
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It spans generations. Parents who grew up with the original games can share the franchise with younger fans, making themed ornaments and decor a family tradition rather than just a novelty
How Can You DIY Super Mario Christmas Decorations?
You don't need to order everything off the shelf. Some of the best Mario Christmas setups blend licensed products with handmade ornaments, and the DIY community has plenty of ideas worth exploring.
Here are three DIY projects that pair well with officially licensed decor:
Perler bead ornaments are the most popular DIY approach. Perler beads can be used to create retro sprite ornaments for nearly every character and item in the franchise.
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Use free pixel art templates for Question Blocks, 1-Up Mushrooms, Coins, Fire Flowers, and Power Stars — they all translate perfectly to the bead grid
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Iron the beads flat on parchment paper, then punch a small hole through the top
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Loop a gold string through and hang on the tree
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Coat with clear sealant spray for durability across multiple holiday seasons
Painted bulb ornaments are another fun option that adds a handmade feel to a themed tree.
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Start with plain round glass or plastic bulbs in solid colors
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Paint character faces directly onto them — the red cap, the green cap, Toad's spotted mushroom head
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Use acrylic paint and a fine-tip brush for the details
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Seal with a clear coat to prevent chipping and flaking
Question Block gift boxes work as both ornaments and stocking stuffers.
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Wrap small cardboard boxes in yellow cardstock or paper
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Draw the "?" on each side with a black marker
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Fill them with candy, small trinkets, or collectible pins
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Attach a ribbon loop to the top and hang from the tree, or tuck them into stockings
DIY pieces like these pair well with licensed ornaments to fill out a themed tree without stretching the budget. It's worth making a few extras to give as stocking stuffers — people always appreciate a handmade touch.
FAQs
Where can you buy officially licensed Mario Christmas ornaments?
We carry a full lineup of officially licensed Super Mario Bros. Christmas ornaments, tree toppers, coin string lights, embroidered stockings, and wrapping paper kits. Explore our Super Mario Bros. collection for the full selection, and note that we also carry a matching Legend of Zelda collection for a full gaming holiday setup.
What is the best Mario tree topper?
The Super Star Light-Up Holiday Tree Topper is the most popular option. Tree toppers inspired by Super Mario characters are a popular way to anchor a gaming-themed tree, and the Super Star's LED plug-in (no batteries) and approximately 7 x 9 inch size make it a hassle-free centerpiece. It also doubles as a year-round display piece for your desk or game room. Review the product page for full specs and customer photos.
Can you use Mario Christmas decor outdoors?
It depends on the specific product. The Super Mario Bros. Coin String Lights are built for both indoor and outdoor use, while the Super Star Tree Topper and Triforce Tree Topper are indoor-only items. Always review the product details before setting up outdoor displays.
What are good DIY Mario ornaments?
There are several popular DIY ornament ideas worth exploring:
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Perler bead sprites: Use beads to create retro sprite ornaments of classic characters and items like Question Blocks, Mushrooms, and Power Stars
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Painted bulb ornaments: Paint character faces onto plain glass or plastic bulbs for a handmade touch
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Question Block boxes: Wrap small boxes in yellow paper to resemble the iconic Question Block — they double as tiny containers for candy or small treats
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Custom stockings: Sew or iron on patterns like Bowser's spiked shell or pixelated icons onto plain stockings
Are personalized Mario ornaments available?
Personalized ornaments with a name and year hand-lettered by skilled artists are available through various retailers. Many are officially licensed and feature hand-painted polyresin characters, like the classic pose holding a power-up mushroom, at around 2.75 inches tall. Some personalized options ship within 23 hours of ordering.
Level Up Your Holiday Season
Super Mario Christmas ornaments and decor bring the same energy that's made the franchise beloved for over four decades — bright, colorful, and full of personality. Whether you're building a full themed tree with string lights and a Super Star topper or just adding a few perler bead ornaments alongside your regular holiday pieces, the Mushroom Kingdom fits right in next to candy canes and tinsel.
Bundle a tree topper, string lights, and a wrapping paper kit from our Buy More Save More collection and the savings add up — the more you order, the bigger the discount.
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