The History of Christmas Ornaments Christmas ornaments have been a cherished tradition for centuries. They evolved from the custom of decorating Christmas trees with apples, nuts, and candles, which was popular in Germany during the 16th century. However, the first commercialized American Christmas ornaments were produced in Germany in the late 800s and quickly gained popularity. By the 1900s, varieties of Christmas ornaments had exploded. Glass ornaments in different colors and shapes, such as snowflakes, icicles, and balls, quickly became popular. In the 1920s, Shiny Brite made Christmas ornaments widely available in America and became a household name. Today, Christmas […]
Hallmark Christmas Ornaments: What Is The Deal For 2022?
Hallmark is a household name in most cases. After all, they have several television shows, streaming services, and even stores that people shop at. While Hallmark was once only associated with greeting cards, it quickly took on a life of its own. And for those who are diehard Hallmark fans, they may look forward to every Christmas, because that means Hallmark introduces their Christmas ornaments for that particular year! The idea of special Christmas ornaments every year is not super new. In fact, Hallmark started their Keepsake ornaments line in 1976 that provided Christmas ornaments that people would hang onto […]