Every year, I look forward to the 'Christmas shops' opening — not just because its a portent of the festive season to come, but also to see what creative Christmas baubles have been imagined for the year.
If you're culturally-inclined, there's always something fun and interesting to see; some reflection of the zeitgeist in miniature, glittered form, and 2025 is no different. These baubles aren't always universal — and they don't need to be. Sometimes they can be niche in a way that has an 'if you know you know' appeal that brings its own cachet.
