Choosing a Greek Christmas Ornament: Organization, Shape and Design

To choose a sorority or fraternity Christmas ornament, first confirm the exact organization. Then compare the listings by their stated material, size and printed area, and select the design. These details differ from listing to listing, even between two ornaments of the same shape.

This guide is written by GreekLife.Store and uses our own listings as examples. It covers choosing one ornament. To see the full range, browse the Holiday Ornaments collection.

1. Confirm the exact organization

Greek names can be close. Sigma Kappa, Phi Sigma Kappa and Phi Kappa Sigma are three different organizations, and the store lists ornaments for all three. Confirm the full name with the recipient or someone close to them before you search.

Then check three things: the listing title, the design selected in the Design option, and the item in your order summary at checkout. The listings in this guide offer numbered designs, such as "Sigma Kappa # 1", so make sure the number selected is the design you chose.

2. Compare the shapes using the listing, not the shape name

The same shape can come in different materials. The table shows three current Sigma Kappa listings, as stated on each product page on November 6, 2026. Sizes are in inches (in).

The Gamma Phi Beta listings match their Sigma Kappa counterparts. The Gamma Phi Beta snowflake states the same material, size, print and ribbon details as the Sigma Kappa acrylic snowflake, and the Gamma Phi Beta flat round states the same details as the Sigma Kappa flat round.

What the table shows:

• Two snowflakes can be different products. Sigma Kappa has one clear acrylic snowflake and one zinc alloy snowflake.
• A larger ornament does not always have a larger design. The flat round is smaller overall than the acrylic snowflake (3.1 in against 3.4 in), but its printed area is larger (2.8 in against 2.2 in).
• Hanging details vary. The metal listing does not mention a ribbon. If hanging matters to you, check its photos and description.
• Price can differ by design. On some listings, including the two flat round listings above, not every design has the same price. Check the price shown after you select the design.

The same check applies to fraternity ornaments. The Sigma Phi Epsilon snowflake listing, for example, states clear acrylic with a double-sided print. Read each listing for its own material, and do not carry one listing's details over to another.

3. Choose for the recipient

These are our suggestions, not chapter traditions.

• For the most room for artwork, compare the printed area, not the overall size.
• For a particular look, such as clear or metal, pick a listing that states that material.
• If you are unsure, start with a design the recipient will recognize, then check that listing's size and material.
• Do not assume the recipient puts up a tree. Membership does not tell you about someone's holiday habits. If you are not sure, ask someone who knows them.

4. Check whether personalization is offered

Personalization is available only on selected items that are marked as such, for an additional $10. The ornament listings linked in this guide offer a Design option only. If you want personalization, check that the listing you choose is marked as offering it.

5. Allow for shipping time

Holiday ornaments ship in 2–3 business days. Carrier transit time is additional.

6. Licensing

Products offered on GreekLife.Store are licensed. To learn how to check licensing with any seller, read our guide to checking whether Greek merchandise is officially licensed.

Before you buy: a short checklist

• The organization name matches exactly. Watch for similar names.
• The design number selected is the design you chose.
• The listing states the material, overall size and printed area you want.
• The listing mentions a ribbon, if you need one for hanging.
• You have checked the price shown for your selected design.
• If you want personalization, the listing is marked as offering it.
• You have allowed 2–3 business days for the order to ship, plus carrier transit time.

Browse the Holiday Ornaments collection and look for your recipient's organization.