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Vintage Christmas Ornaments and Decorations are making a comeback, with tough economic times and a renewed sense of history making treasured keepsakes even more beloved. Vintage Christmas Ornaments and Decorations can be passed down from family members or bought at auction, in thrift stores, or online. Many vintage Christmas ornaments were created using materials no longer deemed safe by manufacturers, so use care when using them for decoration around pets or small children.
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Fast Facts
- Price: varies
- First used in the 1500sHallmark: History of the Christmas Ornament
- First reported sphere-shaped ornaments were produced in 1847 in Germany
- Used to decorate trees, homes, offices and yards
- Made of glass, metal, wood, or ceramics and may incorporate strands of lights
- 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
- Shiny Brite were the most popular ornaments during the 1950's and 1960'sVintage Xmas: Shiny Brite
- Vintage ornaments are generally smaller than today's ornaments
- Most were made with Mercury GlassWikipedia: Mercury Glass
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Finding Vintage Ornaments and Decorations Online
Not everyone has relatives willing to part with cherished vintage ornaments, but you can still have a vintage Christmas by shopping for decorations online. Auction sites like eBay are constantly listing new Christmas-related items for sale, and many independent websites deal exclusively in antique or vintage decorations. Check out Mahalo's How to Shop Online Without Getting Scammed to feel confident about buying Vintage Christmas Ornaments and Decorations online. -
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