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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 delightful Christmas ornaments feature an attached story card. These cards provide nostalgic imagery combined with unique ornament legends.

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Margarita Old World Ornament
Margarita
Ornament

4"
$10.99

New 2010
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With its balance of sweet and tart flavors, the margarita is a popular cocktail. Its origins remain a mystery shrouded in many legends. Most involve a beautiful woman named Margarita and the bartender who created the drink in her memory. February 22nd is National Margarita Day.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Old World Ornament
Chocolate Chip
Cookie Ornament

2.75"
$5.99

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The chocolate chip cookie was accidentally invented in 1930 by Ruth Wakefield in Massachusetts. She was trying to make an all chocolate cookie, but the pieces of chopped chocolate she added did not melt into the dough - the chocolate chip cookie was born! Today it is the most popular cookie in the U.S. with over 7 billion eaten annually.
Blueberry Pie Old World Ornament
Blueberry Pie
Ornament

3.5"
$8.99

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Blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America, making blueberry pie a truly American dessert. To show off the colorful filling, the pie is often made with a lattice crust. The crust looks like basket weaving with its fancy, sugar frosted criss-crosses.
Barbecue Old World Ornament
Barbecue
Ornament

3.75"
$12.99

New 2010
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Barbecuing is more popular than ever with folks exploring a variety of woods and eagerly firing up their grills regardless of the season or the weather. The Barbecue Industry Association notes that Americans are "cooking over the coals" more than 2.9 billion times a year!
Chinese Take-Out Old World Ornament
Chinese Take-Out
Ornament

3.25"
$11.99

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Delicious and slightly exotic, American Chinese cuisine is extremely popular in the United States. In fact, there are nearly 3 times as many Chinese restaurants in the U.S. as there are McDonalds! Instantly recognizable, uniquely shaped and printed boxes are often used for Chinese take-out.
Fortune Cookie Old World Ornament
Fortune Cookie
Ornament

2.75"
$6.99

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The fortune cookie is an American invention with origins in California. This delicate, crisp cookie always contains a small piece of paper with a happy message inside. Now it is so popular that no Chinese meal in America is complete without one. Celebrate your good fortune with this cute glass ornament!
Piece of Cherry Pie Old World Ornament
Piece of Cherry
Pie Ornament

3.25"
$8.99

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The wild cherry is indigenous to the North American continent making cherry pie a truly American dessert. To show off the colorful filling, the cherry pie is usually made with a lattice crust. The crust looks like basket weaving with its fancy, sugar frosted criss-crosses.
Piece of Pumpkin Pie Old World Ornament
Piece of Pumpkin
Pie Ornament

3.25"
$8.99

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Sweetly spicy and flavorful pumpkin pie is a traditional and favorite dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Rich, ripe orange pumpkins are associated with the bountiful harvest, so as we eat our pumpkin pie, we count our blessings.
Birthday Cake Old World Ornament
Birthday Cake
Ornament

3.5"
$11.99

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The tradition of serving a decorated cake to someone on their birthday dates back to ancient Greece. The round shape of the cake represents the sun and the moon and signifies the cyclical nature of life. Brighten any birthday with this beautiful, hand-crafted glass ornament.
Piece of Cake Old World Ornament
Piece of
Cake Ornament

3"
$8.99
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Cake is the delicious centerpiece of most celebrations and parties, especially birthdays, graduations, weddings, and anniversaries. The glass piece of cake ornament serves as a permanent reminder of these festive occasions.
Glistening Cupcake Old World Ornament
Glistening Cupcake
Ornament

2.25"
$7.99

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Brighten any special occasion with this beautiful glass ornament which was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. A hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside, and finally, it was hand-painted and glittered for you to enjoy and cherish as a holiday heirloom!
Frosted Doughnut Old World Ornament
Frosted Doughnut Ornament
3.75"
$7.99

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Historians aren't sure who invented the first doughnut, but all agree that the fried delicacy with the hole in the center is delicious. Whether served at breakfast or coffee break, few sweets are as tempting as the doughnut.
Gingerbread Cookie Old World Ornament
Gingerbread Cookie
Ornament

5"
$9.50

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Christmas festivities have always included special foods and treats. Cookies shaped as fanciful figures and elaborately decorated are often made only at this time of year. This whimsical ornament will evoke childhood memories of this favorite family tradition.
Ice Cream Sundae Old World Ornament
Ice Cream
Sundae Ornament

3.75"
$7.99

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An ice cream sundae is a wonderful treat, however, if it is not enjoyed quickly, it soon melts and disappears. This non-edible glass ice cream sundae ornament reminds us to enjoy and appreciate what we have today because it may be gone tomorrow.
Banana Split Old World Ornament
Banana Split
Ornament

2.5 x 4"
$11.99

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An ice cream sundae is a wonderful treat, however, if it is not enjoyed quickly, it soon melts and disappears. This non-edible glass banana split ornament reminds us to enjoy and appreciate what we have today because it may be gone tomorrow.
Ice Cream Cone Old World Ornament
Ice Cream
Cone Ornament

4.25"
$8.99

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An ice cream cone is a wonderful treat, however, if it is not enjoyed quickly, it soon melts and disappears. The non-edible glass ice cream cone ornament reminds us to enjoy and appreciate what we have today because it may be gone tomorrow.
Small Ice Cream Cone Old World Ornament
Small Ice Cream
Cone Ornament

3"
$5.99

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An ice cream cone makes a wonderful treat, however, if it is not enjoyed quickly, it soon melts and disappears. This non-edible glass small ice cream cone ornament reminds us to enjoy and appreciate what we have today because it may be gone tomorrow.
Cheeseburger Old World Ornament
Cheeseburger Ornament
2.75 x 3.5"
$11.99

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Popular for its convenience and versatility, the delicious cheeseburger is one of our favorite foods. Several hundred million are eaten in the U.S. each year! Whether found in fancy restaurants, fast food joints, or at backyard barbeques, the cheeseburger is truly an American icon.
Deli Sandwich Old World Ornament
Deli Sandwich
Ornament

4"
$9.99

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Named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich in 1762, sandwiches have been a favorite food for centuries. Know as a sub, submarine, grinder, hoagie, or hero, a sandwich made to order fresh from a deli is one of the best. Delicious and convenient, a deli sandwich is a great snack or meal anytime.
Hot Dog Old World Ornament
Hot Dog
Ornament

4"
$6.99

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"As American as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie." Although sausages originated centuries ago, they didn't become Hot Dogs until they were put on a bun, which first happened in St. Louis in 1880. In 1902, during a New York Giants baseball game, the term Hot Dog was coined.
Taco Old World Ornament
Taco
Ornament

2 x 3.25"
$8.99

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The taco is a traditional food in Mexico and is very popular here in the United States too. Consisting of a folded corn tortilla filled with any variety of meat, cheese, beans and vegetables, it is then doused with a spicy sauce. Tacos make a delicious meal or snack.
Pretzel Old World Ornament
Pretzel Ornament
3"
$6.99

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Sixth-century Italian monks gave pretzels to children as rewards for attending church. The pretzel's twists signify arms crossed in prayer and when it has three openings, the Trinity. Pretzels are believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and spiritual wholeness.
Popcorn Old World Ornament
Popcorn
Ornament

3.25"
$8.99

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Popcorn has been enjoyed for thousands of years in the Americas where it originated. Today, popcorn is a popular snack at the movies, county fairs, and at any casual event. The popcorn ornament serves as a wonderful reminder of all the fun times when it has been eaten with family or friends.
Champagne Bottle Old World Ornament
Champagne Bottle
Ornament

4.5"
$8.99

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Champagne is considered a lucky wine. The bottle, the cork, and the wine itself all have connotations of good fortune, so this beautiful glass champagne bottle ornament makes a great keepsake for any special occasion or celebration.
Glass of Beer Old World Ornament
Glass of
Beer Ornament

4"
$7.99

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The origins of beer date back as far as 10,000 B.C. and virtually every culture throughout history has produced it. Ancient beer had much more nutritional value than bread at that time and was often safer to drink than the water. In some cultures, beer was a dietary staple and was referred to as "liquid bread"!
Mug of Beer Old World Ornament
Mug of
Beer Ornament

3.75"
$8.99

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The origins of beer dated back as far as 10,000 B.C. and virtually every culture throughout history has produced it. Ancient beer had much more nutritional value than bread at that time and was often safer to drink than the water. In some cultures, beer was a dietary staple and was referred to as "liquid bread"!
Beer Keg Old World Ornament
Beer Keg
Ornament

3.5"
$10.99

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The origins of beer dated back as far as 10,000 B.C. and virtually every culture throughout history has produced it. Ancient beer had much more nutritional value than bread at that time and was often safer to drink than the water. In some cultures, beer was a dietary staple and was referred to as "liquid bread"!
Cup of Cocoa Old World Ornament
Cup of Cocoa
Ornament

3.25"
$10.99

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What could be better on a cold winter day than a delicious, hot cup of cocoa? For centuries, legends have claimed that chocolate instilled strength, health, and passion in those who consumed it. Magical properties were attributed to chocolate, and it remains part of holiday traditions today!
Latte Old World Ornament
Latte
Ornament

3"
$5.95

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Popular legend tells of a young Ethiopian goatherd in the 6th century who noticed his goats eating some coffee berries and then frolicking about the hillside. Feeling tired, the goatherd tried some berries himself and soon his troubles and tiredness were banished. Later monks boiled coffee berries and drank the liquid to stay awake to meditate.
Chianti Bottle Old World Ornament
Chianti Bottle
Ornament

5"
$13.99

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This romantic red wine is associated with its basket-bottle, red checkered tablecloths, and, finally, a candle. Chianti comes from Tuscany, Italy. Only wines from this region can properly be called Chianti. It is the perfect wine for sharing an Italian toast with friends and family. Salute!
Wine Barrel Old World Ornament
Wine Barrel
Ornament

3.25"
$9.99

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The art of winemaking was perfected around 3000 B.C. in ancient Egypt, and it spread from there to Europe and the world. Grapes were crushed and their juice fermented in large wooden barrels. Once considered to be a gift from the gods, wine is enjoyed at celebrations everywhere.
Ribbon Candy Old World Ornament
Ribbon Candy
Ornament

3"
$9.99

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Many of us remember grandmother's house and her candy dish filled with sweet, colorful ribbon candy. Bring back those memories with this mouth-blown glass ornament that was delicately hand-painted with brightly colored lacquers and glitters for you to enjoy!
Peppermint Candy Old World Ornament
Peppermint Candy
Ornament

2.75"
$3.99

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This delightful glass ornament depicts one of the favorite traditions of the holiday season - sweets! It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, it was hand-decorated with brightly colored lacquers and glitters for you to enjoy!
Jingle Bell Candy Cane Old World Ornament
Jingle Bell Candy
Cane Ornament

5.25"
$7.95

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In 17th century England people were not allowed to celebrate Christmas. So a candy-maker invented the candy cane. Shaped like a shepherd's crook to symbolize Jesus, it has three thin stripes to represent the Trinity, and a larger stripe to represent the life Jesus gave up for us.
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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