The Hanging Door Ornaments are about 12 inches long and from the top of the wire down is about 11 inches high. This Christmas Moose is flying through the air holding a small Christmas tree in both hands. To help keep our moose warm he has a red and green striped fuzzy body suit on and a blue and white scarf wrapped around his neck. This cheerful moose also has a bright red nose making him look like a close cousin to everyone’s favorite reindeer Rudolph. With his broad smile this Sparkling Flying Moose is perfect to hang on ay door or even on a Christmas tree. Select this link to view our Animal Christmas Ornaments.
Moose Facts.
The moose is the largest member of the deer family. It is larger than any deer that lived in past ages. The largest moose live in Alaska. Sometimes they grow seven and one half feet high at the shoulder and weigh fifteen to eighteen hundred pounds. Moose make their homes in the Northern Hemisphere all around the world. In the Old World, they live from northern Scandinavia and northern Germany through Siberia to Amurland. Their American home takes in the region from Maine to Alaska and south through the Ricky Mountains to Wyoming. Outside of America, these animals are not called moose, but elk. The moose has long legs and a hump over the shoulder. The upper part of the moose’s muzzle hangs three or four inches over the chin. An unusual growth of skin covered with hair, called the bell, hangs underneath its throat. The coat is brownish black on the upper parts. This dark color fades to a grayish brown on the belly and lower legs. Select this link to view our Christmas Gifts.
The bull moose has very heavy flattened antlers. The antlers on an unusually large moose spread six feet or more. Each antler has six to twelve short points which stick out like fingers from the palm of a huge hand. A moose sheds its antlers every year and grows a new pair. The antlers are full grown by late August. The bull then strips off the dead skin, called velvet and polishes his great weapons against trees. Baby moose are born in late May or June. They are carried inside the mother for about seven and one half months before they are born. A cow may have one calf or twins. The calf is reddish brown without spots and has long legs. After the first few weeks it is strong enough to travel around with its mother. Moose like to live in forest land that has willow swamps and lakes. Here the animals spend the summer and the cows care for their young. They visit the water to get rid of flies and feed on water plants. Moose are fine swimmers and do not hesitate to cross lakes and rivers. They also like to roll in mud holes and eat the salty earth or salt licks. In the summer their food includes leaves and tender twigs as well as grass and herbs. Select this link to view our Christmas Figurines.
The Christkind.
The Christkind or Christ Child represents a very special character in old German legend. The Season of Advent transpires and with it children’s excitement grows. Each day a new hidden door of the Advent calendar is opened to reveal special treats. The end of the calendar always brings the question to all children whether this special fairy of Christmas will grant the wishes of rocking horses, teddy bears, and other gifts expressed in their Christmas lists.
The Baby Jesus symbolizes Truth, Hope, Peace, and Love. Advent is the liturgical season that celebrates the gift of Jesus Christ to the world. Every week in Advent a new candle is lit on the Advent wreath in anticipation and preparation of the birth of our Savior. Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Christ and the promise that comes with his journey. Select this link to view our Christmas Ornaments.