This Fiber Optic Christmas Angel stands 10 inches tall. The angels wings are decorated with feathers, gold glitter and fiber optic filaments that shine in every color of the spectrum. The Angel is wearing a lovely, long sleeved, ivory and light gold gown. The bodice, sleeves and under skirt are ivory satin like fabric. The bodice has an appliqué, just above the waistline, of ivory and gold edging, decorated with gold beads and sequins and gold trim around the neck. The gown has an over skirt of sheer ivory organdy with gold glitter decorations, which is gathered up about half between the hem and waist. The gathers are secured with a clear plastic jewel surrounded by gold beads. She has a wrap around her shoulders of sheer ivory organdy decorated with gold glitter and gold threads. The Angel has porcelain hands and a porcelain head with soft brown shoulder length hair. Select this link to view our Fiber Optic Angel Tree Topper.
Do no pick this Angel up by the Head or Arms!
The Fiber Optic bulb, adapter and component parts are USA UL approved and use USA standard 110 volt outlets. Everything is included to operate this beautiful Fiber Optic Angel. Instructions and a 12 volt 10 watt halogen light bulb are included.
For Indoor use only.
Candles
Man has been using candles since 3000 B.C. The ancients used them to prolong the day. Candles became a symbol of expressing joy. The Romans exchanged glowing tapers as expressions of goodwill and affection. The use of candles for Christmas celebrations was absorbed into the symbol of Jesus as the light of the World, and as a symbol of everlasting life. Select this link to view our Christmas Tree Toppers.
The tradition of putting candles in the windows comes from Ireland. When Christianity was suppressed in Ireland, the priest had to travel secretly, through the night, to visit his parishioners. Irish Christians left their doors unlocked and candles in the windows to show the priests where there was a friendly place to stay and to guide them through the dark night. When the English authorities questioned the people, they explained that the candles were for Mary and Joseph. Select this link to view our Outdoor Christmas Decorations.
Christmas Cards
The very modern tradition evolved from English school boys in the early 1800’s. They would send Christmas pieces or greetings to their parents. They were written on decorated sheets to show off their progress in composition and penmanship. In 1842 William Egley tried to make a commercial success of Christmas cards but failed to arouse any interest. In 1847, Sir Henry Cole commissioned J.C. Horsely to make a card. There was little interest at first, but by 1868, it was a common practice in all of England. Louis Prange began the public sale of Christmas card in America in 1875. Select this link to view our Artificial Prelit Christmas Trees.
Christmas Carols
Carols comes from choros meaning the dance and aulein to play the flute. The original meaning of the word carol was a circular dance with no songs, simply to dance in a circle listening to a flute. By the middle ages it became carollen or to sing joyfully. As when troupes of costumed actors traveled from village to village presenting the Christmas plays in song. The earliest dated carol was in 129 A.D. The father of the Christmas carol is attributed to St. Francis, the originator of the Nativity scenes, who taught his people to tell of their Christmas joy in songs. Select this link to view our Christmas Tree Angels Toppers.
The Star
The star symbolizes the star that appeared, quite miraculously, in the eastern sky on the birth of Jesus Christ. The star is believed to have guided shepherds and the magi, who were the three wise men from the East, to the newborn king.
One wonders whether the star that shined that night was any different from those of today.
The star was indeed a strange star and people continue to believe that a miracle occurred at the birth of Christ.
The Christmas star continues to adorn the churches and houses as part of the traditional Christmas celebrations. The star stands for high hopes and ideals, a hope for a good fortune and to reach above oneself. Select this link to view our Artificial Christmas Trees For Sale.