Keeping History Alive with Christmas Ornaments
The Origins of Christmas Ornaments: A Festive History Lesson
When you see the numerous magazines and websites that are featuring Christmas tree décor and themes, you often see the latest and greatest ideas. Whether this is a tree that is decorating to commemorate Mardi Gras or even those that are themed after movies like “The Grinch” or even “Die Hard”, these are some of the decor themes that people are using. However, for those who are looking for something that is going to have to more meaning, then they will want to look at using Christmas ornaments that have a rich history behind them or gives a nod to history in one way or another.
How Christmas Ornaments Help Us Connect with Our Past
1. Blown glass Christmas ornaments were very popular and have been given the recognition as being one of the first store purchased ornaments that people could find. Keep this history alive and use blown glass on your current tree this year.
2. Dried fruits and nuts were something that were used as Christmas ornaments, so if you really want to keep history alive, then you can do some DIY projects and make your own Christmas ornaments this Christmas season.
3. Paper ornaments that were handmade were highly popular for many people, as this was before the mass production of ornaments hit the market.
These are a just a few ways that you can keep history alive. And if you truly want to have something to talk about while viewing your tree, think about using ornaments that have a deeper meaning throughout history. Whether this is using a traditional star, candy cane, hanging a glass blown pickle in the tree, or the like, these are all a way to pay homage to those who came before you. It can be a neat theme to use for any tree, and you will find it easier than ever to find what you need.