Christmas Ornament Ideas for Outdoorsmen and Christian Families

By Rockaway Outfitters · October 5, 2026 · 3 min read

The best Christmas ornaments for outdoorsmen and Christian families are the ones that mean something: a bow hunter ornament with a verse about strength, a redfish ornament for the angler in the house, or a handmade piece from a family trip. A good ornament marks a year, a person and a story, and it can point back to Christ at the center of the season.

Here are ideas that work for hunters, fishermen and families who spend more time outside than inside, plus a few ways to turn the tree into something your family remembers.

1. A bow hunter ornament

For the hunter in your life, the Bow Hunter Christmas Ornament (Psalm 18:33) is about $14. The verse it carries reads, “He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places” (Psalm 18:33, KJV), a picture of God giving sure footing the way a deer is steady on a steep hillside. Hunters who have climbed a ridge before sunrise will recognize the picture. It is a small gift that fits in a stocking or a card, and it is a nice companion to Christian gift ideas for hunters.

2. A redfish ornament for the angler

The Redfish Christmas Ornament (Genesis 1:20) is also about $14. Genesis 1:20 is part of the creation account: “And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven” (KJV). It is a good fit for anyone who has stood in the marsh at dawn waiting for a bite. If you are shopping for a boater or a surf fisherman, see Christian gift ideas for fishermen and boaters.

3. A Christmas-themed lighthouse piece

If your family loves the shoreline, the Glory to God Lighthouse Hoodie (Luke 2:14) is about $35 and brings in the angels’ praise at the birth of Jesus. It is not an ornament, but it pairs well with one for a coastal family, and a lighthouse is a fitting picture of light in the dark.

4. A handmade ornament from your own trip

Some of the best ornaments cost almost nothing. Pick up a small pinecone, a smooth shell or a piece of driftwood on a family outing, then tie it with twine and write the year and place on the back. Over time, the tree becomes a record of where your family has been and what God has provided along the way.

5. A family ornament with a verse on the back

Write a favorite verse, a prayer or a one-sentence thank-you on the back of each ornament every year. Joshua 24:15 is a common family choice, ending with Joshua’s declaration, “but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (KJV). Reading the notes when you take the tree down gives your kids a gentle look at how your faith has grown.

How to choose an ornament

1. Match the person. A hunter, a fisherman, a camper and a beachcomber each have a different story.
2. Look at the verse. Pick one that fits the person and the season, not just the picture.
3. Choose durability. Ornaments are handled once a year, so sturdy materials last longer.
4. Think about the date. A year on the back turns a decoration into a keepsake.
5. Order early. Made-to-order items need printing and shipping time before December.

Keeping Christ in the center

An outdoor-themed tree can still be a tree about Christmas. The lights, the angels and the manger are what the season is for, and a deer or a fish on a branch is simply a way to bring your everyday life to the celebration. If you want to read more of Scripture about the world God made, see Bible verses about the ocean.

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