Load up the Sleigh. In the 1822 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, Santa Claus traveled in a sleigh pulled by eight magical flying reindeer.
This was inspired by the legend of the Norwegian Julbok, or Christmas goat, that pulled the chariot of Thor, the thunder god. Santa s Reindeer make his magical trip possible.
- Traditionally Designed Heirloom Quality Ornaments. Features a 4 1/2 Inch wide flying reindeer ornament.
- Each Ornament is beautifully gift boxed with an additional secure carton for extra protection.
- Hand crafted in age-old tradition using techniques that originated in the 1800's
- Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds made exclusively for Old World Christmas.
- Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations