Unique Ornaments Make Your Special Occassions Even More Special

Sparkling and shimmering, ornaments transform a simple pine tree into a magical Christmas tree each holiday season. It is believed that holiday ornaments have been around since at least the 1600s. Introduced by Germans, the first ornaments weren't like the ornaments we ooh and ahh over today. They first used fruits and nuts, eventually expanding to hard cookies baked in the shapes of stars, angels and bells. By the 1800s, the concept of decorating a Christmas tree had become quite popular and the ornaments had developed into something admired by many other countries. German mouth-blown glass ornaments, introduced in the late 1800s, were an instant success and remain just as popular today. The Toy Shoppe offers a wonderful selection of ornaments such as mouth-blown heirlooms crafted by German artisans of Inge-Glas to mohair ornaments handcrafted by Hermann-Spielwaren GmBH. If you are a doll collector, you will enjoy Madame Alexander's charming porcelain editions accessorized with authentic Lenox ornaments. Teddy bear collectors will enjoy Steiff's collaborations with well-known companies such as Lladro, Swarovski and Christopher Radko to create fun and exciting holiday editions. Browse our selection of ornaments... we have something for everyone!