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United States of America

From the day after Thanksgiving until December 24, people all over the United States decorate trees, cook festive food, attend religious services, and prepare fro Santa’s Christmas Eve visit. Customs linked to the past and many countries are often observed in combination with secular and Christian traditions unique to this country. Still, the common denominator of American Christmases is the celebration of peace, goodwill, and family togetherness.

This Santa’s robe reflects several elements of African-American quilting–narrow strips; boldly contrasting colors; and large, asymmetrical designs. In the same way that jazz, blues, and dance can be improvised, the arrangement of fabric in this quilting tradition is intentionally unpredictable and playful. In the past, these elements served African religious and cultural purposes and are now admired for their aesthetic qualities.

Description

Artist: Edythe Kegrize (design) and LaDene Votruba (sculpt)
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic & fabric
Dimensions: 4.5" h.
SKU: QP1734
Produced in: China
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Artist: Edythe Kegrize (design) and LaDene Votruba (sculpt)
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic & fabric
Dimensions: 4.5" h.
SKU: QP1734
Produced in: China
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United States of America

From the day after Thanksgiving until December 24, people all over the United States decorate trees, cook festive food, attend religious services, and prepare for Santa’s Christmas Eve visit. Customs linked to the past and many countries are often observed in combination with secular and Christian traditions unique to this country. Still, the common denominator of American Christmases is the celebration of peace, goodwill, and family togetherness.

The robe that this Santa wears illustrates the basic elements of American quilting. This centuries-old skill has existed in many cultures, but its practice in America has evolved into an art form. From the utilitarian quilts of the early 1700s to the artistic masterpieces of today, American quilting has satisfied the practical, creative, and social needs of its artisans.

Description

Artist: Edythe Kegrize (design) and LaDene Votruba (sculpt)
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic & fabric
Dimensions: 4.5" h.
SKU: QP1731
Produced in: China
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Artist: Edythe Kegrize (design) and LaDene Votruba (sculpt)
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic & fabric
Dimensions: 4.5" h.
SKU: QP1731
Produced in: China
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Italy

In the country where Christmas is believed to have originated, Italians enjoy a rich tradition. From December through Epiphany (January 6), a cherished activity is admiring the presepi (mangers) displayed in nearly every church, public place, and home. Christmas Eve includes a meatless feast and possibly a visit from Babbo Natale, Father Christmas. Many children wait for the good witch, La Befana, to bring gifts on Epiphany.

Babbo Natale holds a pastry called pandoro. This star-shaped golden cake is traditionally topped with sugar, but has many variations. One interesting theory relates it to an 18th-century gilded bread created for the Venetian aristocracy!

Babbo Natale’s robe is styled after an Italian tin-glazed pottery called majolica, the finest of which was made during the early Renaissance period. With its brightly colored geometric and plant motifs, majolica has been admired for centuries and is still widely collected.

Description

Artist: Edythe Kegrize (design) and LaDene Votruba (sculpt)
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): porcelain
Dimensions: 4.5" h.
SKU: QP1724
Produced in: Thailand
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Artist: Edythe Kegrize (design) and LaDene Votruba (sculpt)
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): porcelain
Dimensions: 4.5" h.
SKU: QP1724
Produced in: Thailand
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Mexico

Christmas in Mexico has become a cross-cultural blend of traditions. Most children wait for the Reyes Magos (Three Kings) to bring gift on January 6. Many others enjoy getting presents from Santa on Christmas morning. Another significant activity is the celebration of Las Posadas–the reenactment of the Nativity that is still faithfully observed during this holiday.

Fashioned with a punched-tin look and carrying a piñata, this Santa represents a Mexican art form that has roots in the Spanish colonial era. Tinplate was first imported into Mexico from Spain in the 1550s. To this day, craftsmen continue to produce exquisite tinwork.

The piñata, a traditional Christmas fiesta toy, was first introduced by missionaries after the Spanish Conquest. From December 16 to Christmas Eve, the nightly fiestas of Las Posadas end with children breaking a piñata and scrambling for the treasures that spill out.

Description

Features Santa, fashioned to resemble hojalata (ornate Mexican Tinwork), carrying a piñata.

Artist: Sharon Visker
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4½" h.
SKU: QP1721
Produced in: China
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Features Santa, fashioned to resemble hojalata (ornate Mexican Tinwork), carrying a piñata.

Artist: Sharon Visker
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4½" h.
SKU: QP1721
Produced in: China
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Ireland

On Christmas Eve, an Irish home is very inviting. Traditionally holly and ivy decorations abound, the smell of caraway seed bread fills the air, a candle glows in a window to welcome the Holy Pilgrims, and children prepare for Santa. On St. Stephen’s Day, December 26, many observe the Wren Boys Procession, when costume participants go door-to-door reciting a poem and collecting treats.

The Celtic knot work adorning this Santa’s robe is an ancient art form. Its origins and meaning are unclear, but many believe the patterns–never-ending loops that cross over and under–symbolize life’s continuity and connectedness.

According to legend, another ancient Irish symbol, the shamrock, was used by St. Patrick in the fifth century to explain the doctrine of the Trinity. The three-leaved plant that was once believed to have mystical powers is now one of the most recognized emblems of Ireland.

Description

Artist: Edythe Kegrize and Katrina Bricker
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): porcelain
Dimensions: 4½" h.
SKU: QP1714
Produced in: Thailand
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Artist: Edythe Kegrize and Katrina Bricker
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): porcelain
Dimensions: 4½" h.
SKU: QP1714
Produced in: Thailand
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Norway

In Norway, many people think of Christmas as a feast of lights—a time to bring light to the darkness and warmth to the winter. Church concerts and St. Lucia celebrations fill the days until Christmas Eve, when families enjoy feasting, singing carols around the tree, and waiting for either Nisse (the Christmas gnome) or Santa Claus to deliver gifts.

This Santa holds a traditional holiday straw decoration in the shape of a Julebukk, a Christmas goat. The legend behind this symbol evolved into a children’s Christmas custom similar to trick-or-treating known as going Julebukk.

Santa’s knitted robe is a modern example of an ancient art form. Based on centuries-old techniques, the craftsmanship and distinctive design of contemporary Norwegian knitwear is a source of national pride.

Description

Artist: Edythe Kegrize and Don Palmiter
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic & fabric
Dimensions: 4½" h.
SKU: QP1711
Produced in: China
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Artist: Edythe Kegrize and Don Palmiter
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic & fabric
Dimensions: 4½" h.
SKU: QP1711
Produced in: China
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Germany

A German Christmas begins when families display the Advent wreath and add and light one candle on each of the four Sundays before Holy Evening, December 24. On December 6, good children find treats left by Sankt Nikolaus, and on Christmas Eve, gifts may be delivered by Christkindle (the Christ Child), perhaps accompanied by a helper like Weihnachtsmann (Christmas Man).

While it may never be determined who introduced the Christmas tree custom–some credit St. Boniface, others Martin Luther-nearly all Germans agree that the evergreen is their country’s symbol of the season and that generations of their enthusiasm for it has inspired the world to follow suit.

Like the tiny horse this Santa holds, handmade wooden toys are popular German folk art. Because of a growing demand in the 1700s, and a rich supply of forests, German villages established a popular tradition of toy making that still thrives today.

Description

Artist: Linda Sickman
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4½" h.
SKU: QP1704
Produced in: China
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Artist: Linda Sickman
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4½" h.
SKU: QP1704
Produced in: China
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Russia

Prior to the creation of the Soviet Union, Russian Orthodox Christians enjoyed centuries of Sviatki, the holy Christmas season. From December 25 through January 7, families decorated trees, sang carols, and exchanged gifts. In time, this season became a secular celebration of the new year and winter soltice. Though New Year’s is still the most popular, Christmas is now a state holiday quietly observed on January 7.

On New Year’s Day, children await Grandfather Frost, who delivers toys from a horse-drawn sleigh. His legend varies. Some call him a 19th-century version of St. Nicholas, while others promote him as an eight-hundred-year-old Russian villager!

This ornament represents a late 18th-century folk craft that began in the village of Fedoskino—lacquer painting. Known for its vivid colors, precision, and detailed ornamentation, this hand-painted technique commonly portrays scenes from Russian folklore, history, literature, and song.

Description

Artist: Edythe Kegrize and Tammy Haddix
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): porcelain
Dimensions: 4½" h.
SKU: QP1701
Produced in: Thailand
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Artist: Edythe Kegrize and Tammy Haddix
Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$18.95 CAN
Material(s): porcelain
Dimensions: 4½" h.
SKU: QP1701
Produced in: Thailand
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Ornament Display Wreath

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Wreath features eight metal arms for hanging ornaments.

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Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $24.95 USA/$36.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic & metal
Dimensions: 18" w. x 5" d.
SKU: PR3134
Produced in: China
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Wreath features eight metal arms for hanging ornaments.

NOTE: Ornaments shown on wreath are sold separately.

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Released: 2004 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $24.95 USA/$36.95 CAN
Material(s): plastic & metal
Dimensions: 18" w. x 5" d.
SKU: PR3134
Produced in: China
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