These Gold Wire Ornament Trees are 7¾ inches tall. The Ornament Trees consist of a crescent shaped, twisted metal Hanger with a curled end for you to hang your most precious Ornament. These Ornament Trees are connected to a 3½ round metal base.
Christmas Ornaments.
The earliest Christmas Ornament consisted of edible goodies, typically fruits and nuts. Eventually cookies, candy and cakes were added as well as flowers and paper decorations. Select this link to view our Artificial Christmas Trees for Sale.
The first commercial ornament for the Christmas Tree was actually hollow, brightly colored containers that held good things to eat. The most popular being the cornucopia. Select this link to view our Artificial Prelit Christmas Trees.
When the goodies got too heavy for the Trees, German glassblowers began manufacturing the first glass ornaments, which are the main feature of Christmas Tree decorating today. Select this link to view our 2 Foot Norway Small Lighted Christmas Trees.
The Christmas Tree.
Christmas Trees originated in Germany in the 1800’s. For many it is the focal point of their Christmas decorations and festivities. Originally in the Old World, Europeans adorned their trees with cookies, fruits, and candles. In the 1850’s, German craftsmen perfected the art of glass blown ornaments, and soon Christmas Trees shimmered with beautiful glass ornaments. Today’s modern Christmas Trees hold lights and ornaments of all varieties and all colors of the spectrum while beneath it are wondrous gifts. A symbol of triumph over winter’s bitter cold, evergreen Christmas Trees have long inspired hope in the hearts of man. Select this link to view our 2 Foot Mixed Needle Prelit Christmas Trees.
Bird’s Christmas Trees.
Also known as the Sheaf of grain, Bird’s Christmas Trees are a Scandinavian custom. A sheaf of grain is hung on a pole on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day as a way of sharing the Christmas spirit with the Christmas animals. Including the animals in Christmas is very important in Scandinavia, as it is believed that kindness to animals will help to insure a prosperous new year. Select this link to view our 3 Foot Princess Pine Table Top Trees.