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Old World Christmas Ornaments


Many interesting stories and legends about Christmas can be found in our selection of classic glass Old World Christmas ornaments. Explore the Christmas Chalet's world of traditions, cultures, religions, and myths. Some are good luck ornaments and charms, or reflect age-old Christmas traditions from around the world. Some are vegetables and animals, some are political party Christmas ornaments. Seek and you just might find that perfect ornament or gift.
Most of our delightlful Christmas ornaments feature an attached story card. These cards provide nostalgic imagery combined with unique ornament legends.


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Old World Ornament
Farm Windmill
Ornament

5 1/4"
$10.99

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American Daniel Halladay invented a farm windmill in 1854 that could turn to face changing wind directions to harness the wind's power to pump water. Soon windmills appeared across the United States by the hundreds of thousands and became symbols of the American pioneer farmers.
Old World Ornament
Silent Night
Chapel Ornament

4 1/2"
$9.99

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The Silent Night Memorial Chapel stands on the site where the beloved carol "Silent Night" was heard for the first time on Christmas Eve 1818, at St. Nikolaus Church in Oberndorf, Austria. To this day, the song with its message of heavenly peace has been translated into 300 languages.
Old World Ornament
Christmas Cathedral
Ornament

4 1/4"
$12.99

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Standing in town squares, cathedrals and churches represent the heritage and culture of the people. Since glass blowers often created images that reflected their day-to-day lives, some ornaments were proudly styled after the lovely churches found in their own hometowns.
Old World Ornament
Country Church Ornament
3 1/2"
$10.99

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Standing in town squares, cathedrals and churches represent the heritage and culture of the people. Since glassblowers often created images that reflected their day-to-day lives, some ornaments were proudly styled after the lovely churches found in their own hometowns.
Covered Bridge Old World Ornament
Covered Bridge
Ornament

2" x 4 1/4"
$10.99

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Covered bridges recall simpler times and small towns where everyone knew their neighbors. Nicknamed "kissing bridges", reasons were varied as to why they were covered - perhaps to preserve the truss structure, to prevent oxen from balking when crossing water, or to protect travelers during storms.
little red school house christmas ornament
School House Ornament
3"
$11.99

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The little red school house was a common sight in small towns in the United States in the 1800's and early 1900's. With few books or individual chalkboards, all students from the first grade through the eighth were tutored by the same teacher in one simple room.
Old World Ornament
Holiday Home
Ornament

2 1/2"
$11.99

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Nestled in quaint little villages, cottages represent the heritage and culture of the glass ornament artisans. They often created images that reflected their day to day lives. Therefore, cottage ornaments were proudly styled after the humble homes in which the glassblowers lived and worked.
Old World Ornament
Cupcake Cottage
Ornament

3 3/4"
$21.99

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During the holidays, children dream of sugarplums and holiday goodies. This cupcake cottage is a sweet fantasy where one might expect to see a Christmas elf come to the door with a tray of cookies and cups of hot chocolate and peppermints.
Gingerbread House Ornament
Gingerbread House Ornament
2 1/2"
$10.99

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The gingerbread house depicts one of the favorite traditions of the holiday season - sweets! Creating elaborate and realistic buildings, made entirely out of gingerbread, candies and sweets, started years ago and continues as a favorite holiday family activity today.
Old World Ornament
Log Cabin Ornament
2 1/4"
$9.99

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Many years ago, the log cabin provided shelter on the American Frontier as settlers moved west. In fact, our 16th President, "Honest Abe" Lincoln, was raised in a log cabin. Today the log cabin ornament represents the pioneers spirit, hard work, and pleasures of simple life.
Old World Ornament
Lake Cabin Ornament
3 1/4"
$12.99

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Cabins and cottages, nestled in villages and throughout the countryside, often represent the heritage and culture of the glassblowers. This little lake cabin ornament serves as a reminder of all the special times spent by the lake. They say that if you are lucky enough to spend time at a cabin, you are truly lucky!
Old World Ornament
The Wishing Well Ornament
4"
$11.99

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Water has always been a necessity of life, so sources of usable water, including wells, were seen as sacred. By tossing a coin into a well when making a wish, it was hoped that it would be granted or come true.
Old World Ornament
English Phone Booth Ornament
4"
$10.99

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This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and glitters for you to enjoy!
Old World Ornament
Old Mill Ornament
3 3/4"
$12.99

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Over a hundred years ago the gristmill was often the center of economic and social life in rural communities. The river powered the large water wheel, along with a system of shafts, belts, and pulleys, to turn the millstones which ground grain into much needed flour.
Old World Ornament
Christmas Cottage Ornament
3 1/2"
$13.99

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Nestled in quaint little villages, cottages represent the heritage and culture of the glass ornament artisans. They often created images that reflected their day to day lives. Therefore, cottage ornaments were proudly styled after the humble homes in which the glass blowers lived and worked.
Old World Ornament
Peppermint Cottage Ornament
4"
$13.99

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The gingerbread house depicts one of the favorite traditions of the holiday season - sweets! Creating elaborate and realistic buildings made entirely out of gingerbread, candies, and sweets, started years ago and continues as a favorite holiday family activity today.
Old World Ornament
Fancy Gingerbread House Ornament
4 1/2"
$19.99

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The gingerbread house depicts one of the favorite traditions of the holiday season - sweets! Creating elaborate and realistic buildings made entirely out of gingerbread, candies, and sweets, started years ago and continues as a favorite holiday family activity today.
Old World Ornament
Barn Ornament
3"
$11.99

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Painted in traditional barn red and white, with chickens, a cow, and an old-fashioned tractor parked beside it, it's a typical day in the farmyard. The barn ornament reminds us of American life on the farm and traditional country values - honesty, hard work, and love of the land.
Old World Ornament
Ornament Hangers
$2.75

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The fast and easy way to hang your ornaments! 100 green wire ornament hangers.

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