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Christmas Ornaments

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Although there is much dispute about when the first Christmas ornaments appeared, it is thought that the tradition began in the 7th century in Germany by monks. The first ornaments were primarily food. Apples, nuts, and shaped cookies were the most common. Around the mid 1800s glass ornaments were introduced in Lauscha, an area of Germany close to Dresden known for its glass blowing. They made bottles, windowpanes, marbles and eyes for stuffed animals and then began blowing ornaments in the shapes of fruits and nuts and shaped cookies. Soon they added brightly colored ornaments in the shapes of animals, hearts and stars. The ornaments became so popular, entire families were working in the Christmas ornament industry. In the late 1800s American companies began importing German glass ornaments and by the turn of the century it had become a giant industry with ornaments being made in many European countries. World War I halted the importation from Europe, but Christmas ornaments had become so important to Americans a new industry emerged in the states. Today, Christmas ornaments are manufactured year round, in thousands of colors, shapes and designs, in a multi-billion dollar industry across the globe. They have become collectibles that are handed down through the generations and cherished by all ages. Happy Holidays to you and yours and may your days be merry and bright.

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