Trader Joe's holiday items to snag this year

trader joes holiday items including a wreath, home fragrance, and felt flowers on a red marble background

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published 30 November 2023

Come for the cauliflower gnocchi, stay for the garlands. Trader Joe's holiday items are popping up in stores across the country, sidetracking us from our shopping list in the best way possible.

Whether it's a felt accessory or a festive plant, the grocery store's Christmas decorations are playful, inexpensive ways to add a little cheer to your home. And let's be honest, we love the Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, but our cart is much more enticing with a reindeer succulent.

Go ahead — try to leave the store with just the necessities. We dare you.

Trader Joe's holiday items that caught our eye

Want to get your hands on the latest TJ viral buy? Here is what to look out for the next time you're store-bound. Keep in mind, you cannot place orders online at Trader Joe's, so you'll need to venture to your local brick-and-mortar locale to scope out the inventory. Even with crowded aisles and a long line, the adventure is worth it. (Christmas candles, here we come.)

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1. Pine Cone Wreath

Price: $11.99
Dimensions (in.): D22

Fir boughs, pine cones, and a combination of branches and sprigs, this wreath is a bucolic welcome to guests this holiday season. FYI, learn how to hang a wreath on a door without damaging it.

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2. Crackling Red Fruits in the Forest Candle

Price: $9.99
Dimensions (in.): 11.28 oz

Revel in the 45 hours of burn time that produces an aroma of pomegranate, plum, raspberry, and cedar — the perfect winterized home fragrance.

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3. Felted Ilex Berries

Price: $19.99
Dimensions: N/A

Skip the dried floral bouquet and opt for this festive felt find crafted from 100% New Zealand wool. It'll make a sweet statement on your mantle or somewhere along the kitchen counter.

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4. Felted Wool Garland

Price: $9.99
Dimensions (ft.): 9

Add some cheer and merriment with this festive, multicolored felt garland. Like the ilex berries, it's made from 100% New Zealand wool.

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5. Nordic Reindeer Tillandsia

Price: $8.99
Dimensions: N/A

What makes an easy-to-care-for air plant even better? A reindeer planter, of course. This Rudolph-inspired green number only needs medium to bright indirect sunlight. Sounds perfect.

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6. Pomander Room Spritz

Price: $1.99
Dimensions (in.): 1.69 fl oz

Not only will your home be decked for the holidays, but it'll smell seasonal with thanks to this combination of Mandarin orange, cinnamon, and clove oils.

As you're aware, the demand for Trader Joe's seasonal goodies is high, so inventory is selling fast. If you can't find what you're looking for during your next grocery store run, consider adding these comparable options to your wishlist:

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20" Mixed Greenery Wreath

Price: $20
Dimensions (in.): H20 x W17 x D4

For a festive accent, look no further than a woodsy pinecone garland.

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Apothecary Cinnamon Cranberry Reed Diffuser

Price: $16.99
Dimensions: 6.76 oz

Ready for your favorite winter aroma? You'll swoon over this blend of cassia and raspberry, middle notes of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, lavender, and ginger, and a base of musk and coconut.

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Felt Christmas Garland

Price: $20.95
Dimensions (ft): 6

Put a little pep(permint) in your step this holiday season with a sweet-colored garland reminiscent of something you'd find in the North Pole.

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Opalhouse Lidded Glass Jar Christmas

Price: $5
Dimensions: 4.1 oz

Part fruity, part spicy, this candle blends notes of clove, vanilla, and orange to make your abode feel like a winter retreat. It's best enjoyed with a cozy evening in with a warm cup of tea.

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Red Berry Tree Pick

Price: $9.95
Dimensions (in.): H16

Have a vase that's in need of a little Christmas pizzazz? The red berry tree pick will gladly accent your Christmas tablescape plans this year.

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Christmas Succulent in Snowman Planter

Price: $3.99
Dimensions (in.): H4.5

Frosty is in his plant parent era. Line him up alongside a gingerbread man, Santa, a penguin and other festive characters who are also getting a green touch.

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Pleasure to meet you! I'm Danielle, a content editor at Real Homes who loves scoping out interior trends. I've specialized in lifestyle writing and editing for 10 years with a focus on events, food, and books, among other areas. When I'm not working, I'm usually cooking, reading, or searching for a new project for my apartment.