This Bowling ornament is 3¾ inches in diameter. It shows a black Bowling Ball, with a green tree painted in the center. There are 12 Bowling Pins butted up against the ball with the tops of the Pins on the outside. The word “MERRY” is printed in black letters on the front of the top 5 Pins. The word “CHRISTMAS” is printed on the other Pins in red letters. Each Pin has a green and red band around the neck of the pin. Select this link to view our Sports Ornaments.
How are Bowling Pins Made?
Bowling pins are constructed by gluing blocks of hard rock maple wood into the vague shape, and then turning it on a lathe. After the lathe shapes the pin, it is coated with a plastic material, painted, and finally covered with a glossy finish. Because of the scarcity of suitable wood, efforts to make an all-plastic bowling pin have been undertaken for several years.
Juggling clubs are often mistaken for bowling pins due to their similar shape. The two vary greatly in construction and weight. Select this link to view our Western Christmas Ornaments.
Candy Cane History.
The candy cane to many is a delicious Christmas treat. Centuries ago, a simple candy maker needed to create a perfect gift for the King. The candy was shaped into an upside down “J” in order to represent the Good Shepherd’s staff. However, the candy maker wanted it to mean more. He added white and red stripes. The white represented the birth of Christ and the red would stand for the blood Jesus shed. The candy maker knew this would be the most perfect gift the King had ever received. Select this link to view our Music Boxes.
Holly Information.
Holly, with its red berries, dark glossy green leaves, and thorny tips was a symbol of life in the bleak chill of winter. The bright color of holly is a natural symbol of rebirth and life in the winter whiteness of northern Europe. The appearance of the flaming red holly berries opened the season of feasting and good cheer. Also, in late December, German villagers would traditionally place holly around the interior of their dwellings to ward off bad winter weather and unwanted spirits. In early years, Father Christmas often decorated his hood with holly, which represented the crown of thorns that Jesus wore when he was crucified, and the red berries were symbolic of the blood he shed. Select this link to view our Christmas Nutcracker Village People.
Poinsettia History:
In some villages across the world, it is customary to leave a gift in the Church on Christmas Eve for the Baby Jesus. Along time ago in Mexico, a young child was very poor and did not have a gift to give. He prayed for an answer to his problem. God looked down and saw how upset this small child was and so he answered his prayer. Where the humble child knelt, a flower of vibrant color bloomed. The flower blossomed in the shape of a star with leaves of an amazing red. This flower became the child’s gift. Later it became known as the “Flower of the Nativity.” Today the flower is called Poinsettia after Dr. Joel Robert Poinsett, an American Ambassador to Mexico who introduced it to the United States during the 1800’s. Select this link to view our Christmas Ornament Sets.