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Uncovering the History and Meaning Behind the Christmas Pickle Tradition

Uncovering the History and Meaning Behind the Christmas Pickle Tradition

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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Uncovering the History and Meaning Behind the Christmas Pickle Tradition

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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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
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...

Ever Wonder Why Christmas Trees Have Ornaments?

Ever Wonder Why Christmas Trees Have 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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Ever Wonder Why Christmas Trees Have 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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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...

Deck the Halls All Year Long: How to Decorate Trees for Halloween

Deck the Halls All Year Long: How to Decorate Trees for Halloween

Rachael Mitchell

When it comes to decorating for Halloween, pumpkins, cobwebs, and spooky wreaths are the classics. But for those who love going beyond traditional décor, a Halloween tree offers a playful...

Deck the Halls All Year Long: How to Decorate Trees for Halloween

Rachael Mitchell

When it comes to decorating for Halloween, pumpkins, cobwebs, and spooky wreaths are the classics. But for those who love going beyond traditional décor, a Halloween tree offers a playful...