Christmas Ornaments and Heirlooms

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When I was a little girl, one of the best time of the year was when my mom and me would set up the Christmas tree with all those beautiful ornaments and some heirlooms. Each year, my mom would buy some new ones. I remember one year she bought some cute Disney Christmas ornaments, featuring the most popular character: Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck . The another year, she would buy Christmas angels and recently, she buy pieces for her Christmas village.

Every year I buy new Christmas ornaments, to pass down to my kids eventually. I think Christmas ornaments makes great heirlooms. I hope you will like the ornaments I handpicked for you here. You will find vintage ones, Disney's ornaments, some beautiful Thomas Kinkade Christmas heirlooms, sports fanatics ornaments and many more.

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Vintage Christmas ornaments

Beautiful vintage Christmas ornaments

I love vintage Christmas ornaments. I really think there is nothing more beautiful. I love shopping for them in garage sales and on Ebay. My favorites are the indented ones. My Grandmother had some nice vintage Christmas ornaments. I remember those beautiful indented Christmas ornaments and those hand blown Icicle Christmas Tree Ornaments. Unfortunately, she trow everything away one day. She was bipolar and one morning decided she didn't want them anymore. I was very sad to loose those amazing vintage Christmas glass ornaments. Since then, I try to find the exact same ones, for memories.
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Buy vintage Christmas ornaments

Ebay has a large selection of rare and unusual vintage Christmas heirlooms

This is the place to check if like me you are looking to add to your collection of vintage Christmas ornaments. Beware of listing using "retro" and "vintage inspired", it usually means these Christmas ornaments are NOT vintage. It's also easy to get carried away in a bidding war on eBay. My best tip is check the photos and description and fix the maximum amount you want to pay (don't forget to add in the shipping price). Wait until the last minute (if possible), enter your max bid and CLOSE THE WINDOW! That way you won't be caught bidding "just a dollar more" and end up paying way over what you should have.
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Christmas 1960 to the Present: A Collector's Guide to Decorations And Customs

Christmas: 1960-Present: A Collector's Guide to Decorations and Customs (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Amazon Price: $28.95 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Over 500 photographies of artificial and real trees, Christmas ornaments, interior and exterior lights, candy containers, cards, tinsel garlands, and holiday figurines.

More Collector's Guides to Christmas Decorations, Ornaments and Heirlooms

I like collectibles guide of all sorts. These Christmas ornaments guide make nice coffee table books really. They are loaded with nice pictures of ornaments,
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Finest Thomas Kinkade Christmas ornaments

Thomas Kinkade Christmas ornaments on Ebay

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Dolls Christmas ornaments

Cindy McClure Heavenly Inspiration Christmas Ornaments

The Ashton Drake Galleries Original Collectible Christmas Heirloom Ornaments set by Cindy McClure

Done exclusively for the Ashton Drake collection, this 1994 set includes the following Christmas ornaments: "Luck at the End of the Rainbow", "Pennies From Heaven", "Wishing on a Star", "Sweet Dream", "Every Cloud has a Silver Lining"; "May Your Days Be Filled With Sunshine". Hard to find set.

The Ashton Drake Galleries Original Collectible Christmas Heirloom Ornaments set by Cindy McClure

Amazon Price: $299.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Beautiful and limited set of 6 doll heads by renown sculptor Cindy McClure.

Fantasy inspired Christmas ornaments

Dragon and fairy Christmas ornaments

For an unconventional christmas tree try these ornaments. These fiery dragons and fearies will be the highlight of your fantasy themed Christmas tree. Each are highly detailed and issued in limited edition. These cute dragons and fairies will add their magical touch to your Christmas decor!

Dragons Of The Mystic Realm Fantasy Art Ornament Collection: Sets Of Three
Dragons Of The Mystic Realm Fantasy Art Ornament Collection: Sets Of Three

Kingdom Of The Ice Dragons Ornament Collection: Fantasy Dragon Christmas Tree Decor
Kingdom Of The Ice Dragons Ornament Collection: Fantasy Dragon Christmas Tree Decor

Dragons Of Mystic Mountain Spun Glass Dragon Christmas Ornament Collection
Dragons Of Mystic Mountain Spun Glass Dragon Christmas Ornament Collection

Mythic Reflections Ornament Collection: Fire and Water Dragon Ornament Set One
Mythic Reflections Ornament Collection: Fire and Water Dragon Ornament Set One



Garden Glory Fairies Ornaments Set One: Set Of Two
Garden Glory Fairies Ornaments Set One: Set Of Two

Black Iris & Stargazer Lily Fairy Ornaments: Collectible Christmas Ornaments
Black Iris & Stargazer Lily Fairy Ornaments: Collectible Christmas Ornaments
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These cute and fine fairies will add their magical touch to your Christmas decor!

Sci-Fi Christmas Ornaments

2011 Star Wars, Star Trek ornaments

Jedi Master Yoda Star Wars 2011 Magic Christmas Ornament from hallmark

Merry Christmas I am wishing you

Jedi Master Yoda Star Wars 2011 Magic Hallmark Ornament

Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

From the 2011 Hallmark Star Wars Christmas collection.Battery operated. Will tell some of the best Yoda quotes. See more Star Wars keepsakes and ornaments below.

More 2011 Star Wars Christmas Ornaments

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Star Trek Christmas Ornaments

I made an entire page dedicated to Star Trek Christmas ornaments and heirlooms. For the serious trekkie only!:
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Christmas ornaments for sports fanatics

Disney Christmas ornaments

2011 Disney Mickey Mouse Ear Christmas Ornament

2011 Disney Mickey Mouse Ear Christmas Ornament

Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

A classic! Mickey Mouse glass Christmas tree ornament. In resin and plastic . Measures:4 3/4'' H x 4 3/4'' W x 3'' D

Rare and hard to find Disney Christmas ornaments

Ebay is still the place to find those hard to find Disney ornaments.
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A gallery of Christmas ornaments

Beautiful ornaments pictures

In need of inspiration for this season Christmas Tree? Check out these beautiful photos.
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What is your favorite Christmas ornament

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Do you have a favorite Christmas ornament or heirloom in your family?

Share your Christmas memories

  • Koupie Dec 9, 2011 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    I love vintage style ornaments, and the real thing :)
  • aj2008 Dec 7, 2011 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    I like Angels on the Christmas tree, but I do like the dragons you have featured here.

    Ever since they were young we have taken our two youngest girls to the local Garden Centre, which always has a lovely Christmas Display and they have chosen a new ornament. Guess it's that time of year again :)
  • Ladymermaid Nov 27, 2011 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    This lens puts me in the warmest fuzziest sweet Christmas holiday mood. Thank you so much.
  • debnet Nov 25, 2011 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    We tend to buy an ornament at various places we've visited as a little momento. I love discovering them all over again each year.
  • EMangl Nov 21, 2011 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    yes, an old one that we had already when i was a boy
  • Jewelsofawe Nov 8, 2011 @ 4:12 pm | delete
    Love that Mickey Mouse ornament! Great picks on here! I can't believe it is almost Christmas!
  • grannysage Oct 15, 2011 @ 1:41 am | delete
    My mother always bought a new ornament for me every year too. My first Christmas I got a glow in the dark baby angel. I still had it when I got married although it didn't glow any more. I continued the tradition with my own children. The vintage ornaments were beautiful. The modern day ones just don't compare.
  • A-Redneck Mar 15, 2011 @ 8:04 am | delete
    Now I am wishing it was Christmas again. Those ornaments are absolutely magical.
  • JaguarJulie Dec 9, 2010 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Actually, my favorite Christmas ornament is an old angel.
  • hayleylou Dec 9, 2010 @ 2:39 pm | delete
    Stunning :)
  • Sami4u Dec 7, 2010 @ 2:22 am | delete
    Hi,

    A sprinkling of Angel Dust for Christmas :)
  • vallain Dec 4, 2010 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    Ah, I remember accidentally breaking a very old ornament that my mom had inherited from her mom. I felt so bad about it.
    Now I've found one similar to that and it graces my Christmas tree each year.
  • aesta1 Dec 4, 2010 @ 8:11 am | delete
    So many to choose from. I wish I can have them all.
  • mbgphoto Dec 2, 2010 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    wonderful selection of ornaments. blessed by a squidangel and added to my December Blessings lens.
  • bdkz Nov 7, 2010 @ 7:35 am | delete
    Beautiful!
  • emmalarkins Nov 2, 2010 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    Gorgeous collection! Really puts me in the Christmas Spirit!
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Nov 2, 2010 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    I have a selection of favorites...they've been gathered over the years.

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Pictorial Guide To Christmas Ornaments & Collectibles (Identification and Values) 

Pictorial Guide To Christmas Ornaments & Collectibles (Identification and Values)

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

400 pages, 2000 illustration, prices and information. Even if you are not a collector, this book is beautiful trip back in time.

 

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Christmas Wishes: A Catalog of Vintage Holiday Treats and Treasures (Antiques Collectables) 

Christmas Wishes: A Catalog of Vintage Holiday Treats & Treasures (Antiques Collectables)

Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Customer review by C.Woller on Amazon: "I pre-ordered this book and was very excited when it finally arrived. I was not disappointed! If you love nostalgia & Christmas, this book is for you! The stories about how our favorite vintage Christmas decorations and characters came to be was fascinating. The color illustrations are fabulous and the pictures of the author during his childhood at Christmas adds a special touch that invokes memories of Christmas day during my childhood. I recommend you buy this book and take a trip down your own memory lane."