The Science of Sparkle: Why Christmas Ornaments Shine

Any idea why Christmas ornaments sparkle so intensely under holiday lights? It’s more than

just glitter, it’s clever physics at work. Ornaments use reflective coatings and angled

surfaces that bounce light in many directions. Think of it like a disco

ball, thousands of tiny mirrors sending flashes everywhere. Glittered ornaments have

microscopic flakes that refract light like tiny prisms. That rainbow shimmer? Light splitting as

it passes through uneven layers. Even the tree lights help, smaller LEDs create

sharper sparkles than old incandescent bulbs. So ornaments shimmer thanks to reflection, refraction,

and prism-like surfaces. Love uncovering the science behind holiday magic? Stick around for