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This Assortment of Santa’s includes ten 2 inch tall Glass Ornaments. The set comes on a tree shaped cardboard display card. The set includes two of Santa coming down the chimney, two Santa’s with a copper colored bag, one Santa sitting on a gold crescent moon and five Father Christmas style. They are perfect for all 2 – 4 foot trees. Select this link to view our Ornament Sets.
The Glass Candy Cane Ornament
The candy cane was invented in England in the 17th century. At that time, the government would not let people celebrate Christmas. So, a candy maker made a hard white candy in the shape of a shepherd’s crook, or an upside down letter J, as a secret symbol of Jesus. The three thin lines represented the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The larger red stripe reminded the people of the life of Jesus given up for all mankind. The candy cane is a double gift…a sweet treat and a symbol of the true meaning of Christmas. Select this link to view our Christmas Books.
The Glass Cottage Ornament
Cottages, nestled in quaint little villages in the mountains and forests of Germany, represented the heritage and culture of the glassblowers. The unique architecture of each village was a source of pride as cottage styles often varied greatly. Glassblowers frequently created images that reflected their day to day lives. Therefore cottage ornaments were proudly styled after the humble homes in which the artisans lived and worked, as well as after the fanciful gingerbread houses families made during the Christmas season.
History of Santa Claus
Born in the United States of mixed ethnic and religious heritage, Santa Claus embodies the American ideal of the nation as a great melting pot of cultural identities. Santa Claus became an important folk figure in the second half of the nineteenth century, about the time when Americans were beginning to celebrate Christmas in large numbers. Santa Claus bears a good deal of resemblance to his closest relative, the old European gift bringer St. Nicholas. Indeed “St. Nick” serves as one of Santa’s nicknames. Select this link to view our Artificial Prelit Trees.
Many popular songs tell of his North Pole and Christmas Eve activities. Nearly every American child can tell you that Santa is a plump, old man with a white beard who wears a baggy red suit and cap trimmed with white fur. Many send letters to his North Pole workshop describing the gifts they would like to receive for Christmas. They eagerly await Christmas Eve, when he loads his sled with toys for good girls and boys and flies around the world, sliding down chimneys to place the presents under decorated Christmas trees. As if to confirm this Christmas fairy tale, men in Santa suits regularly appear on street corners, at office parties, and in department and toy stores around Christmas time. Select this link to view our Miniature Ornaments.