12/7/11

The Importance Of A Personalized Christmas Ornament This Season

By Crystal Navarro


Holiday season may mean a lot of things to a person. For children, it would mean having a lot of gifts and toys. To some, parties and merrymaking make up the holidays. For others, decorating the home with a personalized Christmas ornament and some festive adornments are part of their holiday must-do.

Every household has a tree in their common room. Trees are always of the coniferous kind. Pine trees are the perfect example. This can be cut down in a farm or one can buy artificial trees from the store. These are then adorned with decorations and garlands. On top of the tree, a topper is placed. Underneath the tree, the gifts are kept.

A traditional tree adornment is the bauble. Baubles are the circular decorations hanged on the tree. These baubles are made of glass that was heated over a controlled flame. This process is called glass blowing. Its concept was first conceived in Germany in the year 1847. Today, mass production of this decorative adornment are made of plastics and takes on various shapes.

Aside from baubles, a tree-topper is deemed as essential adornment. It can either be a star or an angel. There are Santa Claus images and baby Jesus figurines sold as toppers as well.

Traditional ornaments include garnishes of popcorn and garlands. Since the discovery of electric light, decorative light bulbs are placed all over the tree. However, some still place a lighted candle over each bough. Some decorations may be placed outside. Popular outdoor choices are Santa's reindeers and wreathes.

The nativity scene is also present in most Christian homes. It is also displayed in churchyards. The scene depicts the night when Christ was born. Some scenes are miniature while others are life-sized. Some even utilized straws of hay and replicate the scene.

Other decorations such as candy canes and stockings may also be placed near the fireplace. These can be handcrafted to make it more meaningful. Letting children make their own personalized Christmas ornament creates a family bonding like no other. personalized christmas ornament




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