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Glittering with colour and light and topped with a star or radiant angel, the Christmas tree, green and lush in the winter, is a symbol that life is eternal, while the presents below it are reminders of the love, joy and close ties that are shared by families and friends.
Up until the mid-1950's, most specialized Christmas ornaments were made in Germany and shipped to North America and the rest of Europe.
Clothespin dolls dressed with scraps of fabric, tin shaped ornaments, straw shaped into stars and angels, bells and ribbons and, of course, German glass-blown ornaments. Unfortunately the handmade glass-blown art form was all but replaced when Corning perfected its glass blowing and lacquering machine.
When skilled German artisans landed as immigrants in the new land and across Europe, they brought their knowledge and proliferated their talents to communities across the world.
You can still find plenty of original Christmas ornaments that have that old-world charm. Check out the links on this page find out how much is available by browsing online!
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Tuesday, December 9, 2003 3:36 PM