Hallmark "Santas from Around the World: Norway" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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Artifact Overview
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2004
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6079
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
NORWAY / 2004 / (C) 2004 HMK. LIC.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Santas from Around / the World / NORWAY / PERES NOEL DU MONDE ENTIER
on back of packaging:
Santas from Around / the World / NORWAY / In Norway, many people think of Christmas / as a feast of lights--a time to bring light to / the darkness and warmth to the winter. / Church concerts and St. Lucia / celebrations fill the days until Christmas / Eve, when families enjoy feasting, singing / carols around the tree, and waiting for / either Nisse (the Christmas gnome) or / Santa Claus to deliver gifts. / This Santa holds a traditional holiday straw decoration in the / shape of Julebukk, or Christmas goat. The legend behind this / symbol evolved into a children's Christmas custom similar to / trick-or-treating known as going Julebukk. / Santa's knitted robe is a modern example of / an ancient art form. Based on centuries-old / techniques, the craftsmanship and / distinctive design of contemporary / Norwegian knitwear is a source of / national pride. / Designed by / Edythe Kegrize / Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted and Fabric - Dated 2004
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1711 / www.hallmark.com
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