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This is a set of eight, 2 5/8 inch diameter, Emerald Green Balls. They have a mirror like finish and light gold hanger caps. They would be equally lovely as a table decoration or hanging among your other cherished ornaments. Select this link to view our Glass Christmas Ornaments.
King Ludwig II and Neuschwanstein Castle
King Ludwig II was the King of Bavaria during the late 1800’s. He is remembered for his lavish lifestyle, his passion for building magnificent castles and his obsession with the musical composer, Richard Wagner. He believed in enjoying life to the fullest. His extravagant manner led to such nicknames as the “dream king” or the “mad king” of Bavaria. His most famous castle, Neuschwanstein, is a glorious site to see! A picture out of a fairy tale, this popular castle is the most visited castle in Germany and the castle after which Cinderella’s Castle was fashioned. Select this link to view our Old World Father Christmas.
History of The Santa Claus Express
The Santa Claus Express is a generic name applied to a number of holiday railroad excursions throughout the United States. Often sponsored by railroad museums and incorporating appropriately decorated vintage locomotives and cars, the Santa Claus Express may offer scenic tours beginning in late November and continuing through December. By other schedules, the Express stops at towns and villages along the line, at which time professional or amateur performers provide a Yuletide concert or show for citizens waiting outside. Select this link to view our Ornament Sets.
The Santa Claus Express also is a vehicle for delivering toys and gifts to underprivileged children, an example of which can be found in Appalachia. Since the mid 1440s on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, officials of CSX Transportation have furnished a locomotive and cars so that the Santa Claus Express could wind its way from Pikeville, Kentucky, across Virginia, and into Kingsport, Tennessee. All along the tracks, children and families gather, many having camped overnight to secure strategic positions. When the train slows at each whistle stop, children run behind as Santa, who addresses everyone as “darlin’,” and his assistants, who are local businessmen, toss candy, small toys, and other gifts into eager hands. Local merchants, some of whom were once among those children chasing the train, donate the gifts, which become the only Christmas presents that many children will receive each year. Select this link to view our Miniature Ornaments.