Antique-Christmas.com » Antique Ornaments http://antique-christmas.com Antique Christmas ornaments, trees, cards, and decorations. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:13:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Antique Christmas Tree Glass Ornaments http://antique-christmas.com/2009/10/antique-christmas-tree-glass-ornaments/ http://antique-christmas.com/2009/10/antique-christmas-tree-glass-ornaments/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:25:46 +0000 Chris http://antique-christmas.com/?p=127 Antique Glass Ornaments are probably one of the most popular collectible items for the holidays.  Everyone seems to be unique and they provide exceptional life to any antique Christmas decoration.  But beware, they might also be the most delicate of all antique ornaments.

When buying antique glass ornaments online make sure the seller is familiar with shipping delicate items.  It can be incredibly frustrating to finally find the perfect antique glass ornament, but when you open the UPS box you find glass pieces.  This tip falls back on making sure you only buy antique items from reputable sources, like trusted sellers on eBay.

If you are an avid collector of antique glass ornaments you may also be interested in learning the history of the items you are purchasing.  Some sellers will go so far as to collect the story behind the ornaments, which adds to their collective nature, and adds value to the buyer.  Just knowing the year they were made and where they were made can make all the difference in a purchase.  Good luck finding the perfect glass ornaments for this Christmas!

]]> http://antique-christmas.com/2009/10/antique-christmas-tree-glass-ornaments/feed/ 1 Artificial Christmas Tree Vs Real Christmas Tree http://antique-christmas.com/2009/10/artificial-christmass-tree/ http://antique-christmas.com/2009/10/artificial-christmass-tree/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:26:50 +0000 Chris http://antique-christmas.com/?p=124 Time to start thinking about your Christmas tree and whether or not you will be going with an artificial Christmas tree or a real Christmas tree.  Obviously both have their positives and negatives and from an antique perspective a real one is more fitting.  However, real Christmas trees are not always the most convenient.

A real Christmas Tree will obviously not last as long as an artificial tree.  This requires a little bit more planning when you start decorating for the holidays.  So don't expect to put your tree up before Thanksgiving and have a beautiful green tree on Christmas day.  It's possible that the green needles will have turned brown and most of your greenery will be in the vacuum cleaner.

Artificial trees are much easier to decorate and will last for years.  Artificial Christmas trees are designed and built to accommodate a lot of ornaments and heavy ones as well.  Where a real Christmas tree will have imperfections and not all the branches will be able to support heavy antique ornaments.

So, if you like a challenge and the smell of fresh pine, then go with a real Christmas tree.  Just know that unlike an artificial Christmas tree there will be imperfections, dead spots, and a 'good side'.  Also, don't forget to water that real tree so that it will last as long as possible.

Antique Christmas Tree

Antique Christmas Tree

]]> http://antique-christmas.com/2009/10/artificial-christmass-tree/feed/ 0 Start An Antique Christmas Tradition http://antique-christmas.com/2008/10/start-an-antique-christmas-tradition/ http://antique-christmas.com/2008/10/start-an-antique-christmas-tradition/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:08:54 +0000 Chris http://antique-christmas.com/?p=33 Traditions have to start somewhere, so why not start your own Christmas tradition with your family and friends THIS holiday.  Like any good tradition worth repeating, careful planning is required, so you can never start too early preparing for what will be a life long event.  I've composed a list below of Christmas traditions you can start this holiday and each tradition has an Antique flavor added to it.

Antique Christmas Tradition Ideas

  • Exchange antique Christmas Ornaments
  • Go Ice Skating on a real lake or pond, not indoors
  • Have a hot chocolate party outside in the first snow of the year
  • Get a bail of hay or straw and prepare it for Santa's Reindeer
  • Dedicate a smaller tree in the house to only antique Christmas decorations
  • Although a myth, start hiding a Christmas Pickle
  • Make your own antique Christmas gifts instead of buying them at the store

These are just a few Christmas tradition ideas to get you started.  Please share what unique traditions your family does in honor of an Antique Christmas.

Christmas Traditions

]]> http://antique-christmas.com/2008/10/start-an-antique-christmas-tradition/feed/ 0 Start Collecting Antique Ornaments http://antique-christmas.com/2008/10/start-collecting-antique-ornaments/ http://antique-christmas.com/2008/10/start-collecting-antique-ornaments/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:58:07 +0000 Chris http://antique-christmas.com/?p=21 The present is the best time to start any tradition and Antique Christmas gifts are a great idea.  The gift of an Antique Christmas Ornament will be a tradition sure to last for generations, because it's inexpensive and there is always variety to fit anyone's personality.

In addition, children of all ages will appreciate the quality and design found on antique Christmas ornaments.  Kids love the fun designs and adults will appreciate the nostalic feelings they induce when hanging them on the tree or displaying them on the shelf.

So start the tradition of giving your friends and family an Antique Christmas Ornament they are sure to love.  For ideas on styls and types to buy keep checking back here for updates or subscribe to our RSS feed for automatic updates to your reader of choice.

Antique Christmas Ornament

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