Christmas ornaments are decorations used to adorn Christmas trees, homes, offices, and outdoor spaces during the winter holiday season. Christmas ornaments can be secular or religious in nature, and many depict images of snow, Santa Claus, reindeer and candy canes in addition to religious icons such as crosses and images of the baby Jesus.
History
The first reported sphere-shaped ornaments were produced in 1847 in Germany. The earliest ornaments in the early 1800’s,were nuts, fruits and candy. These, along with the evergreen trees themselves, represented the certainty that life would return in the spring. Over time other fruits began to be added, along with paper streamers and bits of shiny metal foil. Whether a tree was lighted or not, the idea of reflecting the light in the room where the tree stood grew in popularity. Another concept began to take hold with German families in whose homes the first “popular” trees resided. Food, often gingerbread or other hard cookies, would be baked in the shape of fruits, stars, hearts, angels and bells. Glass baubles were first introduced in the United States in the 1880s by Franklin Winfield Woolworth.A Social History of Christmas Ornaments: The Earliest Ornaments
Tradition
Ornaments are commonly handed down from generation to generation as family keepsakes. Modern ornaments may feature photos on glass baubles or in frames or inscriptions on metal or wood ornaments commemorating a baby's first Christmas or the specific year they were purchased. Ornaments can also be homemade, often by a child as a present to the family.
How to Make Christmas Tree Ornaments
Learn how to make Christmas tree ornaments in this Mahalo tutorial led by Keltie Colleen. Ms Colleen guides you through the steps of making Christmas tree ornaments from a Styrofoam ball, pipe cleaners, stickers, and rhinestones.
How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
Learn how to make fun and easy Christmas arts & crafts. This video will guide you through the steps of Decorating a Christmas Tree. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make a Christmas Bow
Learn how to make fun and easy Christmas arts & crafts. This video will guide you through the steps of making a Christmas bow. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make Reindeer Antlers For Your Dog
At Christmas why should your Dog miss out on all the fun? This fun Mahalo how-to discusses how to make reindeer antlers for your dog. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make a Christmas Wreath
Learn how to make fun and easy arts & crafts for Christmas. Keltie Colleen guides you through the steps of making a Christmas wreath. This video is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos available for free at the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
Christmas Gifts Under $25
If you are struggling to afford to pay for all your Christmas presents this year then why not shop for some Christmas gifts under $25. This video shows that with careful research and planning you can buy affordable gifts, which look a lot more expensive than they actually cost.
How To Gift Wrap an Odd-Shaped Present
Crafter Keltie Colleen presents a tutorial on how to wrap an odd-shaped present. She discusses the supplies needed and demonstrates the step-by-step wrapping process. This crafting guide is part of a larger series of Christmas tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
How to Make a Christmas Card
Crafter Keltie Colleen presents a tutorial on how to make a Christmas card. She discusses the supplies needed and the simple steps needed to create a homemade card. This crafting guide is part of a larger series of Christmas tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
