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A lesson in housekeeping (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by [M] to c/facepalm@lemmy.world
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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It's all decorations, baubles specifically are 'ornaments,' though in the deep south you'll sometimes hear baubles, but generally only when referencing something as frivolous and stupidly expensive, not in reference to Christmas ornaments.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    When I say bauble I’m always referring to one of two things:

    1. A mock scepter carried by a court jester. 

    2. A trifling piece of finery; a gewgaw; that which is gay and showy without real value; a cheap, showy plaything.

    😉

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    In Australia all the ball style things you hang from the tree are definitely baubles, other hanging things are mostly still baubles, candy canes are candy canes and tree toppers are tree toppers varying between stars, angels, and anything else for the non-religious

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