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Halloween
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Mummy
Ornament
3 3/4"
$7.99
New 2008
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The myth of the curse of the mummy began when many terrible events occurred after the discovery of King Tut's tomb. Legend has it that anyone who dared to open the tomb would suffer the wrath of the mummy. Scary stories are fun to tell at Halloween, along with the custom of dressing in costume- maybe as a mummy! |
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Mr. Jack O'Lantern
Ornament
4 1/2"
$7.99
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Jack O'Lanterns come from the Irish legend of 'Stingy Jack', a man so mean the devil wouldn't let him into hell, so he was forced to roam the earth with a carved turnip with a piece of coal for a lantern and was called 'Jack of the Lantern'. Thus began the carving of pumpkins as Jack O'Lanterns to place in windows to scare away evil spirits. |
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Batty Bat
Ornament
4"
$8.99
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Since bats live in caves, which were seen as the entrance to the netherworld, they were thought to be immortal. Western belief associates the bat with vampires, undead spirits who suck the blood of the living. However, in China, the bat is a symbol of long life, happiness and many blessings. |
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Patches the Ghost Ornament
3"
$5.95
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Halloween has its origins in the ancient festival of Samhaim, the Celtic New Year, when spirits were allowed to return to Earth to visit. Christianity incorporated this into All Hallows' Eve, Oct. 31, prior to All Saints Day. The Irish brought Halloween to America in the 1840's, with the tradition of dressing in costumes and playing pranks in the hopes of keeping the evil spirits away. |
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Grouchy Ghost Ornament
4 1/4"
$7.95
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Halloween has its origins in the ancient festival of Samhaim, the Celtic New Year, when spirits were allowed to return to Earth to visit. Christianity incorporated this into All Hallows' Eve, Oct. 31, prior to All Saints Day. The Irish brought Halloween to America in the 1840's, with the tradition of dressing in costumes and playing pranks in the hopes of keeping the evil spirits away. |
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Halloween Kitty Ornament
3 1/4"
$6.99
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Halloween has its origins in the ancient festival of Samhaim, the Celtic New Year, when spirits were allowed to return to Earth to visit. Christianity incorporated this into All Hallows' Eve, Oct. 31, prior to All Saints Day. The Irish brought Halloween to America in the 1840's, with the tradition of dressing in costumes and playing pranks in the hopes of keeping the evil spirits away. |
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Ice Scream Ornament
4"
$6.50
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Halloween has its origins in the ancient festival of Samhaim, the Celtic New Year, when spirits were allowed to return to Earth to visit. Christianity incorporated this into All Hallows' Eve, Oct. 31, prior to All Saints Day. The Irish brought Halloween to America in the 1840's, with the tradition of dressing in costumes and playing pranks in the hopes of keeping the evil spirits away. |
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Witch's Slipper Ornament
3 3/4"
$4.99
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Halloween has its origins in the Catholic Church where it represented All Hallows' Eve prior to All Saints Day. The Irish introduced Halloween to America in 1840's with their Celtic traditions of dressing in costumes and playing pranks all in the hopes of keeping the evil spirits away. |
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Witch on Broomstick Ornament
4 1/2"
$10.99
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One of the most popular figures associated with Halloween is the witch. Her pointy black hat, dark cape, old broomstick, and black cat make her easy to recognize. Her name comes from the Saxon word wicca, meaning the wise one. Today, she is a traditional favorite at Halloween costume parties and with young trick-or-treaters. |
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Frankenstein Ornament
3 1/2"
$9.99
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The myth of Frankenstein began with a story where a mad scientist attempts to create artificial life and his misguided attempts result in the creation of a monster. This story is remembered at Halloween since the holiday incorporates the telling of scary stories and the custom of dressing in costume. |
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Mini Pumpkin Ornament
1 3/4"
$3.99
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Harvested in autumn, ripe orange pumpkins are associated with fall holidays and festivals. For Halloween, they are carved as Jack O'Lanterns. For Thanksgiving, pumpkins symbolize the bounty of the harvest and are the main ingredient of a favorite Thanksgiving treat - pumpkin pie! |
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Pumpkin Ornament
2 3/4"
$5.99
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Harvested in autumn, ripe orange pumpkins are associated with fall holidays and festivals. For Halloween, they are carved as Jack O'Lanterns. For Thanksgiving, pumpkins symbolize the bounty of the harvest and are the main ingredient of a favorite Thanksgiving treat - pumpkin pie! |
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Ornament Hangers
$2.75
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The fast and easy way to hang your ornaments! 100 green wire ornament hangers. |
