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Here you see a newcomer among the Christmas stars, Vivi from Watt & Veke, hanging from the ceiling above a table.

Scandinavian Christmas stars for 2026 – this year's new favourites

The new Scandinavian Christmas stars for 2026 are here. This year's favourites come in the year's favourite colour - burgundy, striking stripes and with patterns inspired by traditional embroidery. Hang one in the window for the first Sunday of Advent, 29 November, or let the new table star glow on the sideboard. Here are the new Christmas stars we can't stop talking about.

Updated 6th October 2026

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A white bookshelf adorned with holiday decor: a large striped star, red taper candles, a pinecone, a lit pinecone candle, a candy cane, and a "Happy Holidays" scented candle.

Joy advent star

Deep Red-Soft Pink, M

$8.70

The new Christmas stars for 2026

Every year brings new Christmas stars to fall in love with. These are the season's favourites, from hanging paper lanterns to sculptural table stars.

1. Joy | Broste Copenhagen

Joy is a two-tone pape star in rich, seasonal colours from Broste Copenhagen. Choose deep forest green with light sage, or deep red with soft pink. The large size measures Ø60 cm and gives an even, broad glow in the window. Hang a medium and a large together for a striking, layered look.

Joy advent star

Deep Red-Soft Pink, L

$11.10

Joy advent star

Deep Forest-Light Sage, M

$8.70

Joy advent star

Deep Red-Soft Pink, M

2. Veil | Scandi Living

Veil is a Scandinavian Christmas star for 2026 from Scandi Living with a subtle embroidery-inspired pattern that softens the light. The new natural colourway comes in Ø45 and Ø60 cm alongside a white in Ø45 cm, Ø60 cm and Ø90 cm. It is made from FSC-certified paper and pairs beautifully with linen, wood and other natural materials.

Scandi LivingFolk advent star

3. Folk | Scandi Living

Folk is another new arrival from Scandi Living, decorated with a perforated pattern inspired by traditional embroidery. When the light is on, the pattern scatters small points of light across the room. Available in both burgundy and white folk is ideal for those looking to update their Scandinavian Christmas stars with the latest trends.

4. Vivi | Watt & Veke

Vivi, from Watt & Veke, is a handmade white paper star with many folded points that give it a lively, elegant silhouette. Viv has been around for a few years but now available in Ø60 cm it is a good size for most windows. It suits both classic and modern interiors, so it is an easy star to live with year after year.

A window overlooks a snowy landscape with a star lantern. A table holds white wine, oysters, and a brown leather chair.

Watt & VekeVivi advent star Ø60 cm

$35.90$39.90

Window overlooking a snowy field, with white curtains and a glowing paper lamp on the sill.

Watt & VekeMezza Clara table star

$125.95$139.95

5. Mezza table star | Watt & Veke

New for 2026 is the Mezza table star from Watt & Veke. Love the classic Snöblomma Christmas star? Mezza brings the same romantic, wintry design to your windowsill or sideboard. Each layered paper star is handmade, so no two are exactly alike. The Mezza Maja is hand-folded in greige paper, with sculptural leaves which gives the light a soft, textured warmth and Mezza Clara is a paper star with an intricate cut out design, that create a beautiful play of light.

A green marble-topped island features a glass of white wine and a sculptural lamp shaped like an open book with glowing pages, set against a background of two arched windows and a kitchen sink.

Mezza Maja table star

Greige-coffee

$125.95

6. Snowflake | Broste Copenhagen

Snowflake is a small silver star with a snowflake pattern, just Ø30 cm across. It catches the light like frost on a winter morning. Its compact size suits smaller windows, a child's room or a cluster of stars at different heights.

A built-in wooden shelving unit with various decor items including books, silver glasses, a black vase, a glowing white fan lamp, candy apples, and white bowls.

Mezza Snow Flower table star

White-coffee

$125.95

An intricately cut white paper snowflake hangs from a small gold key in a keyhole on a light brown wooden cabinet.

Snowflake advent star

Silver, M

$12.20

The Scandinavian Christmas star trends for 2026

This year's Christmas stars move away from pure white towards deeper, warmer colours giving your Christmas window display a cosy glow. Perforated patterns inspired by folk embroidery are everywhere, and table stars are a new way to bring the star indoors without hanging anything.

How to choose the right size Christmas star

Use your window as a guide, and leave some space around the star.

Ø30–45 cm ideal for small windows, children's rooms or if you want to hang your stars in a cluster
Ø50–60 cm is right for most standard windows
Ø70 cm and up for large windows, stairwells and high ceilings, where you want a statement

Table stars of around 45–52 cm wide suit deep windowsills, sideboards and shelves.

How to hang and style your Christmas star

Most hanging paper stars come without a light source or cord, so check the product page and add a cord set if you need one. Always use an LED bulb, because it stays cool against the paper.

Hang your star so it sits centred in the window, with the bulb in the middle of the star. For a dreamy star cluster, hang three stars in different sizes at different heights. Above the dining table, keep the star high enough for guests to see each other easily.

The Scandinavian Christmas star tradition

The paper advent star has its roots in the Moravian Herrnhut stars of 19th-century Germany. Today it is one of the most loved Christmas decorations in Scandinavia. In Sweden, stars traditionally go up in the window for the first Sunday of Advent and stay up until the 13th January.

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