Blown Glass Ornaments

The tradition to decorate a Christmas tree appeared long ago. However, the ways of making ornaments and decorations transformed and evolved over the years. Nowadays, during the winter holiday time, there is usually a fir-tree or pine tree nearly in every household. It is waiting to be decorated with the best ornaments and baubles.

A Brief History of the Christmas Tree Decoration

There are various opinions and traces of origins on having an evergreen tree as traditional during the Christmas time. Some researchers believe that it was a sacred symbol for ancient people. Many historians consider that Germany was the first country to represent a fir-tree as one of the official symbols of Christmas.

Along with the Christmas tree, the tradition to decorate it with different ornaments became common as well. Long ago people used sweets, fruits, nuts, handmade toys as decorations. Such types of ornaments were considered to be the symbols signifying fertility and abundance.

In a while, the custom to decorate an evergreen tree with natural objects was substituted by putting artificial ornaments instead. However, all these decorations usually resembled food items as well. Only some time later, the figures of Santa Claus, angels, houses, birds, and animals appeared.

Decorating a Christmas Tree Today

The most popular types of fir-tree decorations are blown glass ornaments and baubles. They can be of different colors and shapes, providing a variety of options to choose from. 

It is considered that red, green, and golden colors are traditional for Christmas decorations. Moreover, those colors are tightly associated with fortune and luck in many different countries all over the world. Though it is possible to choose blown glass ornaments of different colors depending on personal preferences.

A great variety of blown glass ornaments is designed and crafted by Shmidt Christmas Market. Those are manufactured in a traditional way by heating glass ampules to high temperatures and then shaping them according to the design.

Blown glass ornaments

Along with common round-shaped Christmas baubles, other types of blown glass ornaments can be found on the Schmidt Christmas Market website. You would be able to choose from a variety of shapes and forms. The most traditional ones are the figures of Santa Claus, snowman, Nutcracker. You will also find the ornaments in the form of angels, bells, and other traditional symbols associated with the holy day of Christmas.

You can select any blown glass ornaments that you like. After the order is completed, those will be securely packed and shipped to you. Moreover, consider getting those decorations as a present for your family members or friends. That would make great memories for your dearest.

While blown glass ornaments are often associated with a Christmas tree, there are other ways to use these decorations. For instance, you may take fir-tree branches or wreaths and put those anywhere in your home. Decorating those evergreen attributes with baubles and blown glass ornaments could be a great interior idea. Furthermore, this will create and enhance the atmosphere of holidays and joy in the place where you live.