The Meaning and Symbolism of the Christmas Ornaments
In the middle of the 19th century people began decorating trees
not only with glass christmas balls, but also with figurative ornaments.
Symbolic for their wishes and dreams they put little glass
Christmas Ornaments on their own tree, or gave them as gifts,
that their wishes may come true. So each ornament had it’s own
meaning. During the years more and more ornaments got created.
From folklore we know the following Symbolism:
- heart - symbol for love
- teapot - hospitality
- flower - beauty
- fruits - generosity and good harvest
fish - goods blessing
owl - symbol of wisdom
gift package - charity
bells - prevent bad luck
ladybug - talisman, mojo
rabbit - hope and faith
nutcracker - get awareness
sport ornaments - wellness and health - bird - joy and happiness
- angel - protection and a blessed home
- santa claus - goodness and courtesy
- pinecones - fertility and motherhood
- house - shelter and protection
- frog - upgrade and sucess in business
- grape - friendship and sociality
- flower basket - good wishes
- star - hope and a kind destiny