Why Do We Decorate Christmas Trees? The Origin of Christmas Tree Ornaments Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why do we hang ornaments on a tree?” Come along as we travel back in time to answer... 15, Apr, 2019
How Many Ornaments to Have For Your Tree: Calculating The Perfect Tree-to-Ornament Ratio 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... 19, Oct, 2020
What Does a Christmas Tree Symbolize? The Meaning and History of Christmas Trees 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... 03, Mar, 2020
The Christmas Pickle Tradition: History, Meaning, and How to Play The Christmas tradition of hanging a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree is a quirky and fun way to add an extra touch of... 07, Feb, 2023
The History and Meaning of The Christmas Nutcracker: From Ancient Tool to Holiday Icon 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... 20, Apr, 2022
When to Put Up the Christmas Tree: Why October Might Be the Perfect Time The calendar has just flipped to October. The air is cooler, pumpkin spice fills coffee shops, and front porches are dotted with cheerful gourds... 03, Oct, 2025
Deck the Halls All Year Long: How to Decorate Trees for Halloween When it comes to decorating for Halloween, pumpkins, cobwebs, and spooky wreaths are the classics. But for those who love going beyond traditional décor,... 30, Aug, 2025