The first glass Christmas tree ornaments were
made in Germany, beginning in the mid 1800's. Each ornament was hand
made. German glass Christmas tree ornaments are still being produced
today. The glass is mouth blown, and put into a mold shaped as a
holiday figure, much the same as it has been for more than a
century.
German glass Christmas tree ornaments come in
all shapes and sizes. They are still hand made and are shaped as
Santa, snowmen, angels, churches, sparkling balls, bells and even
the famous German Christmas Pickle. There are many more glass
ornaments including Christmas trees, snow scenes and ice
skaters.
Glass Christmas tree ornaments will last for many years and are
often handed down as family heirlooms. Since glass ornaments are
rather fragile, a little care should be taken when storing your
glass ornaments. Given the proper care, you can decorate your
Christmas tree with glass ornaments from years past, as well as
adding to your Christmas ornament collection each year.
Wrap each glass ornament in acid free tissue paper before placing
it in a box for storage. As an added precaution, don't stack glass
ornaments too deep. If some care is taken, you and your family can
enjoy your precious glass Christmas tree ornaments for years to
come. If your ornaments were hand made in Germany, you certainly
have a true treasure.