How to Use Penguin and Popcorn PEZ Ornaments in Holiday Decor

Quick answer

Treat the Penguin and Popcorn PEZ ornaments as a two-character theme: group them on a smaller tree or a single prominent branch, then repeat their colors and shapes in the surrounding decor. Keep glass ornaments higher on the tree and away from high-traffic areas.

Step-by-step ornament styling

1. Choose the tree or display area: Pick a spot where both ornaments will be visible from the main viewing angle. A 4–6 foot tree or a wall-mounted branch works well for a two-ornament theme. Common mistake: placing them at the back of a large tree where they disappear. Check visibility from where you will actually sit.
2. Hang the Penguin first: Attach the glass Penguin ornament to an upper-middle branch using a ribbon or metal hook. Make sure the branch is firm and the ornament does not touch a light bulb. Checkpoint: give it a gentle nudge to confirm it stays put. Keep glass away from heat sources and walkways.
3. Position the Popcorn nearby: Hang the Popcorn ornament one branch below or beside the Penguin, leaving a hand-width gap so they don't knock together. Its 5.875-inch height means it needs vertical clearance. Common mistake: hanging it directly under a light strand where it casts a heavy shadow. Leave space for the ornament to swing without hitting the tree.
4. Repeat one color in surrounding decor: Add a small bowl of popcorn, a penguin figurine, or a red-and-white ribbon near the tree to tie the two ornaments together. Limit yourself to one or two accent colors. Checkpoint: step back and see if the eye moves naturally between the ornaments and the accents. One repeated color is enough; more can look cluttered.
5. Light the display from the front: Use a small clip-on light or a nearby lamp to illuminate the ornaments from the front rather than from behind. Backlighting can make the glass Penguin look dark. Common mistake: relying only on tree lights that sit behind the ornament. Front light shows the glass and the popcorn detail.
6. Store both ornaments separately: After the season, wrap the glass Penguin in tissue or its original box and keep the Popcorn in a small bag to prevent paint scuffs. Label the box so you can find them next year. Checkpoint: store them away from heavy items that could crush them. Separate storage protects glass and painted finishes.

Product facts

• Kat + Annie Popcorn PEZ Christmas Ornament: The Popcorn ornament measures 1.57 x 1.1 x 5.875 inches. Its tall, narrow profile fits between branches without hiding neighboring ornaments.

  

• Kat + Annie Penguin PEZ Christmas Ornament: The Penguin ornament is made of glass and stands about 5.75 inches high. Glass construction means it should be hung securely and kept away from busy lower branches.