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Why Do We Decorate Christmas Trees? The Origin of Christmas Tree Ornaments

Why Do We Decorate Christmas Trees? The Origin of Christmas Tree Ornaments

Rachael Mitchell

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why do we hang ornaments on a tree?” Come along as we travel back in time to answer this question.

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Why Do We Decorate Christmas Trees? The Origin of Christmas Tree Ornaments

Rachael Mitchell

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why do we hang ornaments on a tree?” Come along as we travel back in time to answer this question.

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How Many Ornaments to Have For Your Tree: Calculating The Perfect Tree-to-Ornament Ratio

How Many Ornaments to Have For Your Tree: Calculating The Perfect Tree-to-Ornament Ratio

Rachael Mitchell

Old World Christmas specializes in gorgeous hand-blown glass ornaments, not math, however one equation is important to us, and we believe that math ensures a beautiful Christmas. We believe that...

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How Many Ornaments to Have For Your Tree: Calculating The Perfect Tree-to-Ornament Ratio

Rachael Mitchell

Old World Christmas specializes in gorgeous hand-blown glass ornaments, not math, however one equation is important to us, and we believe that math ensures a beautiful Christmas. We believe that...

7 comments
What Does a Christmas Tree Symbolize? The Meaning and History of Christmas Trees

What Does a Christmas Tree Symbolize? The Meaning and History of Christmas Trees

Rachael Mitchell

The Christmas tree is the iconic symbol of Christmas. From the enormous glittering tree in Rockefeller Center, to Charlie Brown’s humble bending branch, you can’t separate the Christmas tree from...

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What Does a Christmas Tree Symbolize? The Meaning and History of Christmas Trees

Rachael Mitchell

The Christmas tree is the iconic symbol of Christmas. From the enormous glittering tree in Rockefeller Center, to Charlie Brown’s humble bending branch, you can’t separate the Christmas tree from...

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The Christmas Pickle Tradition: History, Meaning, and How to Play

The Christmas Pickle Tradition: History, Meaning, and How to Play

Rachael Mitchell

The Christmas tradition of hanging a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree is a quirky and fun way to add an extra touch of holiday cheer to your decorations. But...

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The Christmas Pickle Tradition: History, Meaning, and How to Play

Rachael Mitchell

The Christmas tradition of hanging a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree is a quirky and fun way to add an extra touch of holiday cheer to your decorations. But...

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The History and Meaning of The Christmas Nutcracker: From Ancient Tool to Holiday Icon

The History and Meaning of The Christmas Nutcracker: From Ancient Tool to Holiday Icon

Rachael Mitchell

The history of the nutcracker is a beautiful story of human creativity from function to creativity. Today, the traditional Christmas nutcracker isn’t designed to actually crack a nut, and an...

The History and Meaning of The Christmas Nutcracker: From Ancient Tool to Holiday Icon

Rachael Mitchell

The history of the nutcracker is a beautiful story of human creativity from function to creativity. Today, the traditional Christmas nutcracker isn’t designed to actually crack a nut, and an...

When to Put Up the Christmas Tree: Why October Might Be the Perfect Time

When to Put Up the Christmas Tree: Why October Might Be the Perfect Time

Rachael Mitchell

The calendar has just flipped to October. The air is cooler, pumpkin spice fills coffee shops, and front porches are dotted with cheerful gourds and golden mums. But if you’re...

When to Put Up the Christmas Tree: Why October Might Be the Perfect Time

Rachael Mitchell

The calendar has just flipped to October. The air is cooler, pumpkin spice fills coffee shops, and front porches are dotted with cheerful gourds and golden mums. But if you’re...