 Baubles. Wednesday, December 20, 2006 The traditional glass Christmas tree ornament is descended from the English 'witch ball' or 'watch ball' - a brightly colored glass sphere hung in the windows of 18th Century cottages to ward off evil spirits. The bright colors of the ornaments would attract the spirits and the strands inside the glass ball, usually hair of some sort, would trap them. According to an ancient tale, the ornament was originally placed on a Christmas tree to rid a visitor’s envy of the presents left beneath the tree... Abstractaubles. Kiev 60. Kodak Porta 400 UC. Get on down to the Holga show children, go on now, scadaddle. Subscrible to Light Leaks. I think you'll be happy with yourself, which is important. Comment (9) | Permalink |
