The Gold Glittered Star is nearly 4½ inches long and 4½ inches across and is a five pointed Star. The gold Glittered Star is antique gold in color and highlighted with Gold leaf and Gold glitter. The design is repeated on both sides of the Gold Glittered Star. Select this link to view our Nativity Ornaments.
Star Ornament History.
Sparkling and twinkling stars have always fascinated mankind. Infinitely far away, they lead us through the dark night, as did the Star of Bethlehem that showed the Magi the way to the manger where Jesus was born. Traditionally, stars are placed on top of the Christmas tree to help us remember the significant roles stars have played in Christian history. As a symbol of guidance and faith, stars are one of the oldest Christmas ornaments glassblowers have created. Select this link to view our Nativity Christmas Ornaments.
The Bethlehem Star.
The Star of Bethlehem, also called the Christmas Star, is a star in Christian nativity tradition that revealed the birth of Jesus to the magi, Wise Men, and later led them to Bethlehem. According to the Gospel of Matthew, the magi were men "from the east" who were inspired by the appearance of the star to travel to Jerusalem in search of the King of the Jews. There they met King Herod of Judea, who advised them that the child they sought was in Bethlehem, a nearby village. The magi then went to Bethlehem, found Jesus and his mother, paid him homage, worshipped him, gave gifts, and then returned to their "own country". Many Christians regard the star as a miraculous sign given by God to mark the birth of the Christ. Select this link to view our Double Star Ornament.
Gold.
Gold has been known and highly valued since prehistoric times. It may have been the first metal used by humans and was valued for ornamentation and rituals. Egyptian hieroglyphs from as early as 2600 BC describe gold, which king Tushratta of the Mitanni claimed was "more plentiful than dirt" in Egypt. Egypt and Nubia had the resources to make them major gold producing areas for much of history. Large mines also occurred across the Red Sea in what is now Saudi Arabia. Gold is also mentioned frequently in the Old Testament, starting with Genesis 2:11 and is included with the gifts of the magi in the first chapters of Matthew New Testament. The Book of Revelation 21:21 describes the city of New Jerusalem as having streets "made of pure gold, clear as crystal". Medieval kings were inaugurated under the signs of sacred oil and a Gold crown, the latter symbolizing the eternal shining light of heaven and thus a Christian king's divinely inspired authority. Select this link to view our Five Pointed Gold Star.