Sydney's Christmas season officially starts when the City of Sydney lights the Martin Place Christmas tree on Thursday 26 November 2026, after Santa's sleigh ride through the city. Choirs then sing at the tree most evenings in early December. It's also when families start thinking about their own tree.
This year the most-searched Christmas prints on maker sites are personalised name ornaments: one bauble, star or tag per family member, in colours you choose.
Ideas that print well
- Name baubles in two or three colours, with a loop for ribbon.
- Flat star or tree tags with raised names, which double as table place cards on Christmas Day.
- Knit-texture ornaments that look like wool but are printed in one piece.
- A "first Christmas in Sydney" ornament with the year, popular with new arrivals and international students.
Material tips for an Aussie Christmas
Ornaments stay indoors, so PLA in matte or silk finishes looks best. If the tree sits by a sunny window, ask for PETG so nothing softens on a 35 °C day.
When to order
Custom ornaments take modelling and print time, and December post gets busy. We suggest ordering by the end of November for Sydney, and earlier for WA, NT and Tasmania. Send us the names, colours and how many you need.
Event details are from the City of Sydney's 2026 Christmas program. Check the City's What's On site for any changes.