The Yule Blog

Are You Ready for the Holidays?

Are You Ready for the Holidays?

Rachael Mitchell

There's a certain magic in the air when the holiday season approaches. Perhaps it's the crisp autumn breeze carrying hints of cinnamon and pine, or maybe it's the way the...

Are You Ready for the Holidays?

Rachael Mitchell

There's a certain magic in the air when the holiday season approaches. Perhaps it's the crisp autumn breeze carrying hints of cinnamon and pine, or maybe it's the way the...

Finding Your Perfect Tree-to-Ornament Ratio

Finding Your Perfect Tree-to-Ornament Ratio

Rachael Mitchell

Every December, decorators face the age-old question: how many ornaments does a Christmas tree actually need? Too few, and your tree looks sparse and underwhelming. Too many, and you've created a...

Finding Your Perfect Tree-to-Ornament Ratio

Rachael Mitchell

Every December, decorators face the age-old question: how many ornaments does a Christmas tree actually need? Too few, and your tree looks sparse and underwhelming. Too many, and you've created a...

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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