Legendary Pickle Ornaments

LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS PICKLE
A pickle is used as decoration on the Christmas tree seems odd at first, but it is an old German tradition. When decorating the Christmas tree, it is traditional to hang the pickle last, hidden among the branches. The first child on Christmas Day to find the Christmas pickle receives a special blessing for the year and an extra gift! Great tradition to share with your family this year and for years to come!

click on image for larger view	The Christmas Pickle In Old World Germany, the last decoration placed on the Christmas Tree was always a pickle...carefully hidden deep in the boughs. Legend has it that the observant child who found it on Christmas Day was blessed with a year of good fortune...and a special gift. Now begin the fun of this tradition for your family. Whimsically packaged in a pickle jar! 2-1/2" ornament. (Item #12563) $7.50

	NEW! 3" Glass Pickle Gift Boxed with story! (Item #29831) ~~$4.95~~ SALE! NOW $2.95 While Supplies Last or thru 12-24-10

	4" Pickle with story tag (Item #27064) $6.95

	2.75" Pickle Live the charm of geniune handcrafted glass ornaments made for generations by German craftsmen. Authentic German Christmas Ornaments exclusively with the Star Crown! We wish to share the joy and excitement of authentic, traditional mouth blown German Christmas ornaments with you. Just like the ornaments many families in the U.S. already own, which are passed down by their parents and grandparents, these ornaments are for Christmas lovers of all ages and backgrounds to collect and treasure today and for generations to come. (Item #18093) $6.00

	Glass Miniature Gurken Ornament Hand crafted in age-old tradition using the same techniques that originated in the 1800's. Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds before a hot solution of liquid silver is poured inside. The ornaments are then hand-painted in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations. 1.5" (Item #11852) $2.99

	3.25" Glass Pickle Hand crafted in age-old tradition using the same techniques that originated in the 1800's. Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds before a hot solution of liquid silver is poured inside. The ornaments are then hand-painted in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations. Described on the tag that comes attached..."Long ago when parents decorated the Christmas tree they hung the PICKLE ornament last, hiding it in the green boughs. When the children were allowed to view the tree, they would begin searching for the PICKLE ornament because they knew they would receive an extra gift for being the most observant." (Item #28016) $4.95