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Angel Ornaments

	Christmas is just around the corner. The time has almost come for putting up our Christmas tree and deciding how to decorate it this year. Some use the same ornaments year after year while others shop for new ones. One of the timeless pieces that we decorate our trees with is the angel. Whether it is used as a tree topper or smaller angels placed on the tree itself, they are by far the most popular ornament. Angels playing the harp or French horn are especially appealing. The first decorations as we think of them were handmade from scraps of material, pine branches and cones, berries, and mistletoe. Ornaments could be hand carved from pieces of wood. Lauscha, Germany was where glass ornaments got their start in the 1800’s. Glass blowers began to make figurines which were used for Christmas decorations. In the 1880’s and 1890’s F. W. Woolworth began importing these ornaments. His store Woolworth’s was the market for these Christmas ornaments from Germany. Angel ornaments come in a variety of designs. Snowmen angels and teddy bear angels are popular with small children. They are delighted by the sparkling angels watching over their tree. The typical tree angel ornament is approximately 6 inches tall wearing an ivory gown and normally playing a harp. Porcelain angels are one of the most popular type although crystal angels are quite beautiful and catch the sparkling of lights.

Angel Christmas Ornament

Angel decorations
Made of metal
3.25 x 8 x 2.5 inches

Christmas Angel Ornament

Set of 3 Ornaments
3 3/4 Inches Tall
Made of Porcelain

Christmas Angel Ornaments

Set of 2 Ornaments
3 3/4 Inches Tall
Painted Polyresin

Angel Ornament With Led Light

LED Lighted
Made of Glass
5 Inches diameter

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History of Angel Ornaments

Angel ornaments today can be clad not only in white but blue, green, red, and off white. All colors are used for these popular little ornament. Using angels for decorations has become so popular that you can find a variety at practically any retail outlet during the Christmas season. Places that do not normally sell a lot of Christmas ornaments or decorations will sell angels.

Angel is of Greek origin and means messenger although they are mostly considered to be protectors. One angel ornament that is not often thought of as being an ornament is the guardian angel pins. They are indeed a type of ornament, not your typical tree ornament, but an ornament none the less. Worn for the belief that angels watch over us, these pins are quite popular.

The popularity of angels probably comes from the tales of angels watching over us. Guardian angels are forever on the job making sure we come to no harm. Associated with purity and innocence, angels dressed in elaborate silk dresses with lace and tulle are some of the most beautiful tree toppers. Many are lighted with either traditional Christmas lights or fiber optic lights that add a shimmering effect to the angel and her gown.

Regardless of your religious affiliation angels are one of the top ornaments for our Christmas trees. They add an eloquence to your tree and the timeless beauty of angels will enhance your holiday decor.