A Short History of Christmas Ornaments:

You may be surprised to know that the first decorated trees were adorned with edibles: apples, white candy canes, and pastries in the shapes of stars, hearts and flowers.

The first recording of Christmas Ornaments dates back to the 1800s. It was glass ornaments, first made in Lauscha, Germany. This cottage industry involved the entire family. Generally, men did the glassblowing, women did the silvering and the children helped to paint and finish them. It was these ornaments that replaced the edible decorations. 

With time, a wide range of materials, shapes and colors became a part of this ornament making and decorating tradition. Nowadays, it is very common to see them made in different mediums such as plastic, wood and aluminum. Some are adorned, some are sparkly and more importantly - they can be found in all the colors imaginable!

Giving Your Christmas Tree A New Look - New Ideas For Old Decorations:-

Most families have a collection of Christmas ornaments they display on their tree year after year. Oftentimes, these ornaments are full of sentimental value. However, when you've been using the same ornaments for many years, they can also get a little boring. The important thing to remember is, you don't have to part with your old ornaments in order to freshen up your tree. Hang onto those treasured items and find a new way to display them. 

When getting ready to clean out an old collection of Christmas ornaments, the first step is to weed out any items that are worn or broken. Next, go through the remaining ornaments and decide what you want to keep. If there are ornaments you don't want to keep, give them away or sell them as bundle for a cheap price. 

Now that you've got your old Christmas ornaments cleaned out and you've decided what to keep, the next step is figuring out how to display them. If you still want to display them on the main Christmas tree in your house, then consider ways to freshen up the look of your tree. If you currently use an artificial tree, you might want to consider getting a live Christmas tree this year, or perhaps just purchasing a new artificial one in a different size or color. Adding a new set of ornaments in coordinating (or differing) colors will spruce up the look of the tree. You might also consider new lights.

For example, if you've always used multi-colored lights in the past, try using plain white or plain yellow. You'll probably find that your holiday ornaments stand out a lot more. You may also add other types of decorations to your tree to make it feel new again. Consider adding strings of beads, tinsel, feathers, floral accents...the sky's the limit! For a really unique and whimsical tree, you can add almost any item and it will simply add character to the tree and make it more interesting.

Top Five Christmas Ornaments Ideas in 2023:-

Whether the ornaments are for your Christmas tree or gifts to your friends and family, the list below covers the five most important types:

1) Musical Ornaments :-

If you are planning to purchase an ornament for children, then musical ornaments are the best! Children are attracted to the fun sounds produced by them and it adds a boost to their festive celebrations. Most musical ornaments play Christmas carols but some have the option ranging from old favorites to the latest versions. Others also contain an on-off button and a chip which can play the music for a specified period of time only.

2) Artisanal Ornaments :-

In this category you may opt for a delicate-handmade glass piece or a well made wooden ornament. A tree decorated with these authentic artisanal pieces will most definitely add beauty to your Christmas decorations. The best place to look for these ornaments would be the local Christmas Arts fair or the specialty stores. The price of such Christmas ornaments varies according to the skill involved and the material used in the making the ornament.

3) Personalized Ornaments :-

The unique feature of these ornaments is that they are available in a variety of sizes and materials. Due to the wide range of options in this category it is mostly suited as a perfect festive gift for your dear ones. If you are aware of the person's taste, then you may easily customize it to be a special keepsake that will stay in the family year after year.

4) Light Up Ornaments :-

Apart from the string of lighting on Christmas trees, unique "light up Christmas ornaments" are also in fashion these days. Most of these ornaments are made from crystal or the blown glass, thus quite expensive; but affordable plastic versions are also available. These light up ornaments are mostly manufactured according to fire safety norms and are therefore not dangerous.

5) DIY Ornaments :-

Among all the above mentioned ornaments, the most treasured ones are those which are hand-made by your children or loved ones. They carry imperishable memories, thoughtfulness and meaning to the person they are being gifted to. You may host 'Do-It-Yourself Ornament' parties, or simply attend workshops (like those offered by Crafty Dust for example) where friends and relatives will have a memorable get-together while producing personalized pieces to be preserved for the coming generations.

Where to find Personalized Christmas Ornaments online?

Etsy, eBay, Amazon & Crafty Dust are all good hunting grounds for Personalized  Ornaments. Some options are on the high-end and others are more affordable. The important thing to know is what material you want your ornaments made of because that will help narrow down your search. Do you want glass ornaments, artistic wire ornaments, wooden ornaments?

Once you know and are able to identify the main shops you wish to purchase from, decide  what you'd like your ornaments to have on them. Is it a name for every member of your family? Is it just one silhouette of all your family members? Do you have a new baby in the family and wish to commemorate their first Christmas? Knowing that will help you decide on the seller. Some may have exactly what you want without any modifications, but others may offer even further customization if you contact them directly. So do your research before you buy.

Ideas For Personalized Christmas Ornaments:-

So Christmas is almost here and you wish to share your love with friends and family? Want to know what Personalized Ornaments are the most popular gifts? 

Here they are: 

Name Ornaments: These are extremely authentic-looking and are the easiest go-to presents when  deciding what to get for a family. Have the names of each family member engraved, etched, painted or carved separately on the ornaments. Wood always adds a warm touch, so if you can get them engraved with a nice ribbon to match, you can't go wrong!

Family Ornaments: Family ornaments are also a nice choice when gifting. Buying one present for the whole family can be more affordable than buying one for each member. With these, you can get the family name printed on or have all the family members represented by name or in a silhouette showing parents and all their children. Some more sophisticated ornaments would include pets and baby bumps too! 

'First Christmas' Ornaments: Parents of newborns love to commemorate the birth year of their children on their Christmas tree. This is easily possible at Crafty Dust. Ornaments may be customized by design and color, as well as text (for the name) and date (for the birth year). The 'First Christmas' ornaments will definitely add a precious touch to their Christmas tree.