Pirates flew false flags until they were about to attack. The Jolly Roger is the traditional name for the black flags with some variation of a skull and crossbones, which were flown to identify a pirate ship at that point. Flying the Jolly Roger gave the target ship a chance to surrender without a fight.
Neptune is the ancient Roman god of all water and the seas. He is depicted as a powerful bearded merman. His symbol of power is the trident, which he uses to bring life-giving springs of water or create devastating floods or storms at sea.
The story of Cinderella, written by the Grimm brothers in 1812, has delighted children for generations. Cinderella’s glass slipper reminds us of the value of perseverance and hope for the future. It represents a better tomorrow and the power of love.
In the Pacific Northwest’s wilderness roams a hairy, ape-like creature, leaving footprints. Depictions often portray Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, as a cross between humans and apes. Whether this animal exists or not, it is worth keeping a watchful eye out when traipsing through the forest.
Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker Suite" tells the story of Clara, who is given a nutcracker for Christmas. She falls asleep and dreams it has come to life. After a battle with the Mouse King, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel through a snowy forest to the magical Kingdom of Sweets where they meet the lovely Sugar Plum Fairy. This blown-glass ornament is a lovely reminder of this classic Christmas ballet.
The fairy tale "The Frog King," by the Grimm Brothers, tells how the kiss of a princess turns an enchanted frog into a prince! Actually, frogs are symbols of sincere friends who love and understand you. Hearing a frog croaking means that everything will go well in your life.
Unicorns are found in storybooks and tall tales from around the world, leading one to wonder if they really do exist. Living deep in the forest and among fields of wild flowers, unicorns are highly sought after for their healing and magical powers, even as yearlings.
Relive the magic of the Nutcracker Suite every Christmas with our blown glass ornament collection, which includes: Sugar Plum Fairy, Pair of Ballet Slippers, Clara, Mouse King, Nutcracker Prince and Drosselmayer. Each collection is packaged in a keepsake box, which is great for storage. Our Nutcracker Suite Collection makes a memorable gift for all the children in your life.
In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including the Near East, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
What child hasn’t dreamed of living the swashbuckling life of a pirate, sailing the seven seas in search of adventure and treasure? This beautiful glass Pirate Ship ornament, with its Jolly Roger flag and full sails, evokes the romance and excitement of the pirate’s life.
Unicorns are highly sought-after mythical creatures, similar to horses, with a spiral horn on their forehead. Unicorns are a symbol of purity and grace, which could only be captured by a virgin in European folklore. Ancient Greeks wrote of unicorns in natural history, leading to the continuous search for this illusive creature.
