White gold for your Christmas tree #christmaswithmeissen
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When do you put up your Christmas tree? On Christmas Day itself? Or - as common in the USA - already at the beginning of December? And what decorations do you put on your tree?
People have been decorating Christmas trees and placing them in their homes for about 600 years. Sometimes the trees were even hung from the ceiling if there wasn't enough space in the living room!
It all started with apples and nuts, which were hung in the tree for snacking. Even today, there are still some traditional treats on the Christmas tree: In Denmark, the so-called Kræmmerhus is a must. This is a cone-shaped bag that is usually handmade and filled with sweets, nuts or sugar biscuits. In Alsace, tradition-conscious people hang "Bredele" on the Christmas tree - in other words, home-baked biscuits. But be careful: not all of these stars, little men or rocking horses made of dough are edible. Some of these biscuits contain glue and are not baked, but only dried to make them last as long as possible. In Spain, many families hang the Three Kings on the Christmas tree - "Los Reyes Magos", as they are called. There they remain until 6 January, the feast of the Three Kings, which is celebrated with parades and presents. Then the time has come for the chocolate kings. They are taken down from the tree and eaten. In the USA popcorn or cranberry garlands are popular.
"Christmas is not a season, it's a feeling".
Edna Ferber
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In general, people in the USA love fully-covered Christmas trees. Some trees are so glittery, colourful and garishly decorated that it hurts Europeans' eyes. Very common are medallion-shaped ornaments containing small souvenir photos of family members or special occasions. Furthermore, many trees are decorated with a very strange ornament: a sour cucumber hangs somewhat hidden, shimmering green and made of glass or plastic. "Christmas Pickle" or "Good Luck Pickle" is its name. When children discover it, another present is waiting for them.
In our country, the tree is mainly decorated with symbolic ornaments: Balls, cones, bells, angels and stars are among the most popular tree decorations. According to tradition, the idea of making coloured glass baubles for the Christmas tree came from a glassblower in Lauscha who could not afford the expensive nuts and apples. Therefore, he is said to have blown the first glass baubles for the Christmas tree in 1847.
Why not decorate the tree with porcelain balls instead of glass? What makes your Christmas tree shine more beautifully than the nobly shimmering "white gold"?
Be inspired by our extensive range of exclusive Christmas tree baubles - white or coloured, with relief or lovingly hand-painted with well-known Meissen decorations. Decorate with cones, stars and medallions in "Böttgersteinzeug", bisque porcelain or white glazed, floating angels and delicate bells in different staffages. Even your favourite decor is available for the Christmas tree: Decorate your tree matching your table service with Noble Blue, onion pattern, snowball blossom, bloom or sword decor.
Completely new this year are the tree balls with the Winged Lioness, the Manufactory's new mythical creature. The fine gold drawing of the new decoration works either on its own or in combination with a woody petrol green, this year's trend colour of the Christmas collection.
Each piece is lovingly handcrafted and sustainably produced at the Meissen location. The high quality and timeless beauty guarantee a lifelong wow effect. All the tree decorations are of course also ideal as a special gift and token of appreciation for your loved ones and friends. Let your Christmas tree shine in the most beautiful ornament and make it your very own personal symbol for the Christian feast!
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