Hallmark "Santas From Around the World: POLAND" Christmas Ornament, 2007

Christmas tree ornament

2007

Designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

ornament, underside: Poland / 2007 / [TM] / (C) 2007 HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Santas From Around the World / POLAND / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Santas From Around the World / POLAND / Once St. Nicholas, known in Poland as Sweitego / Mikolaja, makes his visit on December 6, children / and adults throughout the country anxiously await / the Christmas holidays. When the first star of the / evening appears on Christmas Eve, the long wait ends / and Wigilia, the traditional Christmas Day is quietly spent / enjoying family and leisure. In contrast, the following / day is busy with visiting and extending good wishes / for the coming year. / This Santa is holding a straw ornament that / commemorates the Christmas star. Straw is / often used in Polish decorations as a traditional / symbol of prosperity. The intricate flower / pattern on Santa's cloak recalls the folk paper- / cutting art of Wycinanki that became popular / throughout Poland in the 19th century / Designed by Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sculpted by Joyce Lyle / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG7279