| In days past the Christmas tree was hung with | | | | for this group. The ornaments can be custom |
| every type of decoration someone thought | | | | ordered with names and dates. Some craftsmen |
| would look good. There were crocheted | | | | will hand paint the ornament with specific |
| pieces, paper chains, icicles, and glass | | | | instructions. Wedding and anniversary |
| bulbs. They came in so many different colors | | | | ornaments are gaining popularity as well. |
| the tree would look like a rainbow. Then | | | | The etched glass ornaments are popular for |
| people started getting more select in their | | | | this tradition. |
| choices. Styles were changing. The | | | | |
| traditional Christmas tree became a work of | | | | Fun and whimsical ones are a pleasure to look |
| art. New glass ornaments became available. | | | | at. These can range from a pretzel twist to |
| This started taking on a new look. People | | | | cartoon characters. There are so many to |
| could choose from hand painted designs, | | | | choose from it is sometimes hard to decide. |
| specialized ornaments, and personalized ones. | | | | Many people can not and just choose what ever |
| The range of colors grew as well. Now the | | | | strikes their fancy. These are the people |
| tree could be color coordinated with the | | | | who's trees can tell a story. Everywhere on |
| decor of the house. The evolution of the | | | | the tree will be something that tells about |
| glass bulb has grown even further today. | | | | the family who decorated it. |
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| Glass Christmas ornaments grouped into | | | | Glass Christmas ornaments are extremely |
| themes. There are stained glass ones, etched | | | | fragile. Special care must be given each |
| ones, and so many more. You can walk into | | | | year to preserve the collection of color and |
| any store and find Currier and Ives or Thomas | | | | tradition. There are specially designed |
| McCain on the more traditional globes. There | | | | storage boxes for keeping the keepsakes safe |
| are fantasy creatures like fairies and | | | | during storage or transport. It would be |
| dragons for the younger crowd. Specialty | | | | wise to invest in some of these storage boxes |
| ornaments are available which represent lines | | | | if the collection is large. |
| of work like teachers, firefighters, and | | | | |
| police men. Hobby enthusiasts can find | | | | As each year passes, the collection of them |
| ornaments which reflect their favorite | | | | grows. There are new ones available all the |
| pastime from fishing to photography. Some of | | | | time. There are times when someone will |
| the most exquisite ones are from overseas. | | | | stumble upon a forgotten box in the attic. |
| These unique bulbs are usually hand blown | | | | The contents can be amazing. The old time |
| glass. They come in all different shapes and | | | | craftsmanship used to create some of the |
| sizes. There are animals, snowflakes, and | | | | traditional globes has been forgotten. The |
| teardrops. Some are more traditional with | | | | care and precision of the painting is a true |
| hand painted detailing. They are spectacular | | | | work of art. These are the globes which |
| to behold. | | | | should be given a place of honor on the tree. |
| | | | These are the glass Christmas decorations |
| Tradition is strong when it comes to | | | | which delighted the eyes of children in the |
| decorating the tree. Some people choose an | | | | family from generations ago. The beauty |
| ornament each year to commemorate the year. | | | | should never be forgotten. |
| There are glass Christmas ornaments designed | | | | |