Left the Leftovers Begin!

The Deli Sandwich

Introduced 2008

Named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich in 1762, sandwiches have been a favorite food for centuries. Known as a sub, submarine, grinder, hoagie, or hero, a sandwich made to order fresh from a deli is one of the best. Delicious and convenient, a deli sandwich is a great snack or meal anytime.

New Retiree

Fairy Tale Book 32086

I'm sorry to report that the Fairy Tale Book ornament has been retired. This is a beautiful ornament and lends itself so well to personalization. So if you can find one.....better get it!

Once the Christmas rush has passed, my plan is to set up a "retired" list.....I would sure welcome any info you have on ornaments that have been retired by Old World.

Shark Sightings!

Sharks have definitely been the "ornament of the week." Leaving in the shop in two's, three's, and  four's!.

Great ornament to remember those summer vacations.

Sharks have been living in the oceans for 350 million years. They are incredibly sensitive to sounds, scents, and vibrations making them efficient hunters. Sharks help to maintain the balance in fish species. Without sharks many fish become scarce because they are eaten by fish that sharks usually feed on.

New Twist to the Cupcake!

The pink, purple and yellow cupcake from Old World has been a terrific seller.....this year there's a new version!

Small cupcake ornament in light shades of pink, yellow and purple, swirled and glistening with a sprinkling of glitter in a dark blue cup striped with gold glitter.

Perfect! Not too large....not too small. Great addition to your sweets collection!

Mail Box

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds," is engraved on the U.S. Postal Service building in New York.

Americans send over 2.1 billion Christmas cards each year as a way of expressing how much they care for their family and friends.

Steam Locomotive

Introduced 2009

Locomotives are associated with Christmas, since that is when many children are first introduced o toy trains. Who can forget the excitement of Christmas morning and discovering a speeding locomotive pulling its cars beneath the family Christmas tree or winding through a toy village?

Retired!

No more "put the lime in the coconut.....and drink it all down!" 

The Lime has been retired by Old World Christmas.

Wishing Well

Water has always been a necessity of life, so sources of usable water, including well, were seen as sacred. By tossing a coin into a well when making a wish, it was hoped that it would be granted or come true.

Old fashioned well built of stone and red shingled roof. Ornament measures approximately 4 inches and has silvery, blue and red glittering details.Ornament is made of mouth blown, hand painted glass.

Michigan Football

Turns out the Michigan Football will not be available from Old World Christmas for this year, but they confirmed it will be available next year.

Perfect for Personalizing!

Beautiful and unique Christmas ornaments are dated 2009 or can be personalized to make your Holidays shine brighter.  Whether you're adding to your current collection of building a new one, these mouth-blown and hand painted glass collectibles make wonderful gifts or keepsakes.

Commemorate 2009 with timeless ornaments you can enjoy year after year.

Turkey and Thanksgiving

The turkey symbolizes altruism and self-sacrifice. It is the centerpiece of today's Thanksgiving dinner, which commemorates the first Thanksgiving in 1621, when the Pilgrims and the Native Americans shared a harvest meal. Ben Franklin championed the turkey as our national symbol, but the bald eagle won!

The Merck Family's Old World Christmas Presents it's 2009 Santa Light!

The Merck Family's Old World Christmas® proudly presents its twenty-fifth annual edition in a series of Santa Lights.™ Each new addition to the collection is a unique character fashioned after the Santas that we have come to know and love.

This beautiful, limited edition light features a jolly, old-fashioned Santa wearing a delightfully intricate patchwork quilted coat. Our Santa's fur-trimmed robe is embellished with shimmering glitters which sparkle in the light's soft glow. Celebrating twenty-five years of decorative Santa Lights, we are pleased to present this design which was created by the acclaimed artist, E.M. Merck.

This finely crafted, mouth-blown and hand-painted glass figure literally lights up your holidays! Complete with wood base and U.L. approved electrical cord with light bulb, the 2009 Patchwork Santa Light stands approximately 10¾" tall.

Bring Christmas to light for you and your family. Start your collection today and enjoy the magical glow of an old-fashioned holiday with the Merck Family's Old World Christmas.

Patchwork Santa Electric Light 529759

Old World Christmas News!

The pink version of the Magnolia Christmas ornament has been dropped from production. So if you have any in your collection you might want to hang on to it! If you don't have one, look for one now before sellers run out! We only have three left in our shop at the present time.

The Magnolia symbolizes nobility, perseverance and love of nature. It is the official state flower of both Mississippi and Louisiana. One of the oldest nicknames for Houston, Texas, is "the Magnolia City" due to the many Magnolias growing along Buffalo Bayou.

Fall Back! It's Daylight Savings Time Again

Fall Back.....Spring Forward!

The Cuckoo Clock’s origins date back to the early 1600s in the Black Forest region of Europe when people carved intricate wooden clocks during the snowbound winter months. In 1738, Franz Ketterer made the first Cuckoo Clock with the little bird behind a small door that opened to let the bird call out the hour and half hour.


Cuckoo Clock 32033