contexts: A tree - topper or treetopper is a decorative ornament placed on the top ( or `` crown '' ) of a Christmas tree or Hanukkah bush . Tree - toppers can take any form , but the most common shapes are a star ( representing either the Star of Bethlehem or the Star of David ) , finials , angels ( `` Christmas angel '' ) , or fairies . Other tree - toppers include paper rosettes , ribbon bows , Father Christmases or Santa Clauses , Christian crosses , owls , and sunbursts .
name: Tree-topper
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answers.span_text: a star ( representing either the Star of Bethlehem or the Star of David ) , finials , angels ( `` Christmas angel '' ) , or fairies
questions.input_text: what is the most popular item to put on top of a christmas tree