About Old World Christmas

Old World Christmas, founded in 1979 by Tim and Beth Merck, is a premier American brand of hand-crafted, mouth-blown glass Christmas ornaments, recognized for reviving the art of figurative glass ornaments in the United States. The company uses age-old 1800s techniques, hand-blowing glass into molds, adding liquid silver for vibrance, and then hand-painting and glittering each ornament. Their extensive collection of over 1,400 proprietary designs celebrates various themes, such as holidays, food, animals, and travel, making them a popular choice for creating and commemorating memories.