Eight whimsical, nontraditional ornaments for the tree

Lend a sweet touch to your tree with these sweet candy ornaments.

Ribbon Candy, $6 each, crateandbarrel.ca.

A narwhal is given the holiday treatment with sequins, making it dressed appropriately for the occasion.

Life at Home Sequin Narwhal, $6, superstore.ca.

Encourage Christmas carols around the tree with this glistening music note.

Canvas Gold Music Note, $2, canadiantire.ca.

This white porcelain whale will add a chic, playful touch to your tree.

Porcelain Whale, $24,  jonathanadler.com.

Ready your tree for a fiesta with this glittered piñata ornament from Pier 1.

Glittered Piñata, $9, pier1.ca.

A woodland creature adds a decidedly festive touch to a space when paired with greenery. 

Felted Deer, $10, indigo.ca.

Snow globes and Christmas go hand-in-hand, so it only makes sense to add one to your tree. For a fun spin, choose this ornament that features an unconventional motif — a rainbow.

Snow Globe in Rainbow, $15, drakegeneralstore.ca.

This pretty pink ornament boasts gold details and a tassel and will offer your tree a magical feel.

Paper Accordion, $7, westelm.com.