Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 28

These three ornaments are a set and made of plastic. I am taking a wild guess but I think Mom (1933~2010) purchased them in the early 2000's. She did get a set for me but with a different design. They are pretty but I have to say I'm not especially fond of ornaments that are plastic but at least they won't break and will last for generations to come!

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 27

This ornament is so pretty . . . I have no idea when mom (1933~2010) purchased it. It's been around for a while but I can't begin to guess how long. As I have posted mom's ornaments, at times, it's as if I am seeing them for the first time . . . paying close attention and learning all about them. You can tell mom must have dropped this one . . . it's glued together at the top . . . it's still so very pretty. Mom gave me a set of the glass ice-cycles that are on each side of the ornament, back in 2005. They really finish our tree off and the lights behind them make them glisten. I believe we are winding down on mom's ornaments with this one and I will be posting other Christmas treasures that belonged to my mom that may take us to the end of December.

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 26

ca ~1960's

This teardrop ornament belongs to the same set as the one ~ here ~ as I said in my previous post, I believe mom (1933 ~ 2010) purchased these in Germany. This is the only one in this teardrop shape. 

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 25

ca ~ 1950's 

This ornament is quite old and still in excellent condition . . . you can see a bit of the faux spray snow mom (1933~2010) used back when it was popular. This is a Shiny Brite dented teardrop ornament from the late 1950's to possible early 1960's from Germany. This collection  ~here~  and ~ here ~  is in my top favorites and bring back so many past Christmas memories.

I have several more of mom's ornaments that I haven't shared yet, along with several of her Christmas tablecloths and linens from Germany she collected over the years . . . I plan to share those here for the remainder of the Holidays and hope you enjoy mom treasures too. 

~ Merry Christmas to you and yours ~ 

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 24

ca ~ 1950's

I love this pink glass ornament . . . Mom (1933~2010) has four of them in her collection. All four glass balls, show the evidence of many years of use by having a crackled finish and the pink color has turned to silver in certain areas. I did a bit of research on this ornament and what I found was that is was made in the 1950's by Shiny Brite and that they are Mercury glass (love Mercury glass Christmas ornaments). I remember these always being on our tree . . . I never really appreciated them until this year and it's amazing how mom kept all these ornaments for so long and in such wonderful condition . . . I'm so glad she did.

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 23

Mom (1933~2010) gave me a set of these lovely star ornaments several years before she passed. I recall her telling me that my cousin in Germany made them . . . I will be emailing my cousin to verify if I have this correct. Whether they were hand made or purchased, they are so pretty and sparkle under the lights . . . one of my favorites.

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 22

These are the two remaining orbs from the set I posted ~ here ~ and ~ here ~ .  They are just beautiful and have Mom (1933~2010) written all over them.

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 21

This teardrop shaped ornament is part of the set that I posted ~ here ~ yesterday. I thought there was only two different designs but there is actually four different designs. Unfortunately I do not know when Mom (1933~2010) purchased them and from where they came. My guess is more in the 1990's but I could be very off on my calculations. This set is so very pretty . . . mom's style all the way.

~ Happy Holidays ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 20

Sadly, I don't have a clue when mom (1933~2010) acquired this beautiful ornament . . . there are quite a few in the collection with varied designs on them. They're on the small side so I have them placed towards the top of mom's tree.

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 19

ca ~ 1960's

Mom (1933~2010) had four of these shiny orbs . . . two in red and two in green. Looks like more from the 60's. They are smaller orbs and hung more toward the top of the tree.

~ Happy Holidays! ~ 

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 18

ca ~ 1960

I love this silver teardrop ornament in Mom's (1933~2010) collection. I found only four of them and I believe mom purchased these in Germany . . . they are so pretty on the tree. 

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 17

I am honestly not sure when mom (1933~2010) acquired the five traditional German bells that go at the top of the tree. I do recall mom telling me that these belonged to her father and that having five bells at the top of the Christmas tree is a German tradition . . . I hope that I am recalling correctly . . . I wished at the time I had paid more attention to the story. These red bell ornaments are so pretty and I have them placed at the top of the tree just as mom had done for many years. I will inquire with my Aunt in Germany . . . perhaps she can help me with the tradition and it's history.

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 16

ca ~ 1960's?

I have been trying to research mom's (1933~2010) Christmas tree ornaments . . . this one I could not find, not even close. Just by the design, I am guessing the 1960's  but it could be earlier . . . just not sure. It's the only one in mom's collection but I do remember there being more. Many of mom's ornaments are of the Shiny Brite brand both from Germany and USA.  I am hoping to find more history on this ornament. 

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 15

ca ~ late 1950's very early 1960's 

Mom (1933~2010) has four of these sweet Santa's. 

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 14

ca ~ 1960's ?

I honestly do not know how to date this one. I don't recall this ornament but I believe mom (1933~2010)  acquired this one in the 1960's. This is the only ornament that seems to be a little worse for wear . . . the hook/hanger is a bit damaged and part of the design is rubbed off. I'm going to try and fix the hanger/hook. It does remind me of a butterfly and still looks pretty, so I decided to keep it on the tree . . . it holds history. 

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 13

December ~ 2011

Well, my worst fear came true . . . as I was decorating mom's (1933~2011) tree with her ornaments, I dropped two of them ~ this one (I didn't have a photo of the other one yet). The ornament holders are so old that they didn't grab onto the tree branch. I was pretty upset and at first thought, how am I going to be able to throw these ornaments away . . . then, I had an idea . . . I decided to smash the two broken ornaments into small shards, then I poured them into a clear glass ornament that you can purchase at a craft store. I added some glitter and star confetti. It still really bothers me that I broke the ornaments but at least I was able to make a special ornament out of the little shards that holds very dear times and memories. 

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 12

ca ~ 1950's or early 1960's

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Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 11

ca ~ 1960's?

I'm guessing mom (1933~2010) acquired this ornament sometime in the 1960's. I don't have a clear memory of this one so I'm guessing at the year. It's simple yet pretty with plenty of sparkle.

~ Happy Holidays! ~

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 10

~ 2008 ~

This ornament was another that mom (1933~2010) had hand carried from Germany in 2008. She brought me two of them and then she had several also. This Christmas dove has held a special spot on our tree ever since.

~ Happy Holidays! ~ 

Mom's Christmas Tree Jewels ~ Memory Count Down ~ Day 9

ca ~ late 1950's or early 1960's 

I remember this ornament when I was little so my guess is the 1950's or very early 1960's. It's in wonderful shape, mom (1933~2010) sure knew how to take care of her ornaments . . . so glad she did so that her great-grandchildren can see them now. 

~ Happy Holidays! ~