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Father's Day Collectibles
Cute collectible figurines that celebrate Fathers and father's Day.
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Santa's Magic Harp - Possible Dreams 71066
Possible Dreams
Celtic Item # 71066
The Legend of Ireland's Magic Harp: A long time, there lived a lovely Irish lass, who lived her father . One day he went to fetch some wood, but never returned home home. She searched for him throughout home. She searched for him throughout the day. Then suddenly, a little band of leprechauns appeared. They took a lock of her long, golden hair, and tied the silken strands across crooked limbs. They had made a magic harp. When the maiden touched each strand, the music led her father home. The Irish harp remains a cherished symbol of the blesssingsof the hearth and home. More information
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Miniature - Swedish Set (Santa, Lucia, Two Tomtes, and Julbock) - Pipka Santas 13784
Pipka Santas
Miniature Collection Item # 13784
Retired July 19, 2005! Nordic Christmas festivities begin with a great show of light in the celebration of Saint Lucia on December 13th, also known as Luciadagen. Lucia was born of noble parents in Sicily. A devout Christian, Lucia was martyred in the third century when she refused to renounce her faith. Because she was so beautiful and renowned for her great kindness towards the poor, her story spread throughout Europe and finally made its way to Sweden, where the Christianized Vikings heard of her. Many centuries later, when Sweden was in the midst of a severe famine, a peasant farmer saw a vision of a young girl, her face glowing as if lit up, carrying gifts of food. St. Lucia had come to visit Sweden, with hope and the promise of future prosperity. Today, Luciadagen is celebrated throughout Sweden in homes, schools, shops and factories. At home, it is the oldest daughter who re-enacts St. Lucia's generosity, as she awakes early on December 13th, and in her white flowing Lucia bride costume, wakes her sleeping parents with a tray of steaming coffee and the Lussekatter, or Lucia Cats, which are saffron-flavored buns. Around her head, bringing light into the dark winter morning, is a shining lingonberry wreath of burning candles signifying the glow seen around St. Lucia in the peasant's vision so many centuries ago. After St. Lucia Day, Christmas in celebrated for another month is Sweden, ending with Knut's Day, January 13th. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are filled with family gatherings, and a smorgasbord of food. Early Christmas morning, families ride to church in sleighs, passing glowing candles in windows which light the snowy fields along the way. Swedish children receive their presents from the Jul-Tomte, or Christmas elf, who arrives astride the Julbock, the Swedish Christmas goat named after Thor's goat. The Julbock is laden with baskets full of gifts. Attached to each present is a little poem to help or hinder the person receiving the gift in determining the contents of the package. Birds are also remembered at Christmas time and Swedes wouldn't dream of sitting down to Christmas dinner until they have attached a sheaf of grain to a pole in the yard, decorating it with kernels of corn, sunflower seeds or sprinkling it with breadcrumbs for their fine feathered friends. The Swedish Santa is a melding of the little Jul-Tomte with the European Father Christmas. He is accompanied by the Julbock, bearing many gifts for all the family. The Swedish Santa wears a red wool coat trimmed in Swedish braid, and an extra warm shawl for those cold Nordic nights. In his belt hang candles, so loved by the Swedish at Christmas time, and gingerbread heart cookies. His pocket is filled with little packages and the Dala horse, which is a symbol of Sweden. Set includes Santa, St. Lucia, Two Tomtes and Julbock More information
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Spirited Saint - Possible Dreams 45003
Possible Dreams
Ornaments Item # 45003
The Legend of Ireland's Magic Harp: A long time, there lived a lovely Irish lass, who lived her father . One day he went to fetch some wood, but never returned home home. She searched for him throughout home. She searched for him throughout the day. Then suddenly, a little band of leprechauns appeared. They took a lock of her long, golden hair, and tied the silken strands across crooked limbs. They had made a magic harp. When the maiden touched each strand, the music led her father home. The Irish harp remains a cherished symbol of the blesssingsof the hearth and home. More information
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Swiss Father Christmas - Pipka Santas 11715
Pipka Santas
Miniature Collection One of Europe's smallest countries, Switzerland, is also one of its most lush and beautiful. Its area, only 15,940 square miles, can be crossed in less than a day, yet it is full of contrast, from snow covered alps in the north and east, to the Mediterranean climate in the south. Surrounded by Germany, Austria, France and Italy, Switzerland controls some of the major communication routes between these countries, thus contributing to its neutrality. One of the most charming regions of Switzerland is the eastern canton of Appenzell. Here, it seems as if time has stood still. Small farms lie on hilly landscapes with mountain backdrops. Villages were built around churches. Each spring, traditionally dressed herdsmen take their bell-draped cows to higher pastures. This ceremony is highlighted by the beautiful spring wildflower wreaths that surround the cows' necks. During the winter months, farmers and herdsmen use the quiet time for winter activities such as sledding and painting scenes of their herding activities. The Swiss Santa wears the traditional Appenzell costume. Pewter charms hang from his belt and a long loden cloth coat embroidered with the elusive edelweiss flowers keep him warm. Santa's sack holds many Swiss treasures: a Swiss chalet music box, a sun mask used in Christmas festivities, Swiss cheese, a Swiss flag, a painted doll wardrobe, and a puzzle from Bern. Hanging from Santa's basket is the beautiful Appenzeller cow bell, spice cookies, and two precision Swiss watches. Accompanying the Santa is the Swiss girl and Angel, plus his favorite milking cow and its calf. More information
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Swiss Father Christmas - Pipka Santas 13976
Pipka Santas
Gallery Collection Item # 13976
One of Europe's smallest countries, Switzerland, is also one of its most lush and beautiful. Its area, only 15,940 square miles, can be crossed in less than a day, yet it is full of contrast, from snow covered alps in the north and east, to the Mediterranean climate in the south. Surrounded by Germany, Austria, France and Italy, Switzerland controls some of the major communication routes between these countries, thus contributing to its neutrality. One of the most charming regions of Switzerland is the eastern canton of Appenzell. Here, it seems as if time has stood still. Small farms lie on hilly landscapes with mountain backdrops. Villages were built around churches. Each spring, traditionally dressed herdsmen take their bell-draped More information
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