This Holiday Trim Set includes eight, 2 5/8 inch diameter Lilac Balls. They have a shiny, mirror like finish and silver hanger caps. These elegant Glass Balls will be an elegant addition to any décor. Select this link to view our Glass Christmas Ornaments.
Poinsettia
In some villages across the world, it is customary to leave a gift in the church on Christmas Eve for the Baby Jesus. A long 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, and American Ambassador to Mexico who introduced it to the United States during the 1800’s. Select this link to view our Old World Father Christmas.
Red Roses
According to the legend, the daughter of one of the Shepherds was at the manger when the baby Jesus was born. Everyone came bearing gifts except the little girl. Having no gift to give, she began to cry. Where each tear fell, a white rose grew. She took the roses and gave them to the baby Jesus. As Jesus touched the roses, the petals turned red as a sign of his delight. Whether given or received, the Christmas rose symbolizes gratitude, joy, love and affection. Select this link to view our Ornament Storage Boxes .
The Glass Rose Ornament
Rose ornaments on a Christmas tree are believed to be an expression of love and affection. They are also symbolic of beauty. In Germany even the poorest of families usually had a small garden where the beauty of roses and other flowers could be enjoyed and shared with friends. Ornaments in the form of a rose have, since Victorian times, continued to be popular representations of the beauty nature bestows throughout the year. Select this link to view our Miniature Ornaments.