A voice recording Christmas ornament has a small recorder and speaker hidden in its base. You record a short message — your own voice or a saved voicemail played from your phone — and it plays back on demand. In the Solis Memento, a glass bottle with a tiny tree inside, the message plays when someone pulls the cork; you can re-record it anytime. It is a popular memorial gift for keeping the voice of someone who has passed away.
Why a voice, and why on the tree?
Photos are everywhere; voices are rare. The voicemail from Mom, the birthday song from Grandpa, the "call me back, love you" — they sit on old phones, one upgrade away from being lost. An ornament gives that voice a place that comes out every December, when people miss each other most.
How to save a voicemail into the ornament
- Find the recording on your phone: voicemail app, voice memos or a messaging app.
- Pick the best few seconds — a greeting, a "Merry Christmas", a laugh. Short messages sound clearest.
- Go somewhere quiet, set your phone volume high and hold the speaker close to the recorder in the base.
- Record, then play back by pulling the cork. Not right? Record again — the new message replaces the old one.
Solis Memento Voice Ornament
Glass bottle tree ornament with a built-in recorder: pull the cork and the message plays.
$34.99 — view product →
What to record — ideas
| For | Record |
|---|---|
| Someone grieving | A saved voicemail or voice note from the person they lost |
| Grandparents | The grandchildren saying “Merry Christmas, we love you” |
| New parents | The baby's first laugh or babble |
| A partner | The line you want them to hear every December |
| Someone far away | A message from the family they can't spend Christmas with |
Giving it to someone who is grieving
It helps to ask a sibling or close friend first whether hearing the voice will comfort rather than hurt — for most people it is a treasure, for some it is too soon. Add a short card that explains how to pull the cork, and consider giving it in private rather than in front of the whole family.
Looking for more ideas? See our Christmas gift guide for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can I record a voicemail into it?
Yes. Play the voicemail from your phone close to the recorder in the base.
Can I change the message?
Yes, record again and the new message replaces the old one.
How does it start playing?
Pull the cork. Close the cork to stop.
Is it real glass?
Yes — a real glass bottle with a natural cork and a satin ribbon, about 20 cm (7.9 in) tall.
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