Tinsel (noun)

A type of decorative material made of thin strips of shiny metal or plastic, used for trimming Christmas trees or for other festive decorations.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french étincelle "spark", from latin scintilla.

Examples:

1. The Christmas tree was decorated with tinsel and lights.
2. She hung tinsel on the mantelpiece.
3. He wrapped the present in shiny tinsel.
4. The tinsel garland was draped over the banister.
5. The party had a lot of tinsel decorations and it looked very festive.