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Lucky Suitcase Christmas Ornament Used in Four Christmases Movie

Every Christmas happily unmarried Brad and Kate escape divorced parents and exasperating relatives by getting on a plane. This year the airport shuts down and the couple is forced to celebrate four family Christmases in one hectic, hilarious day. Can Brad and Kate's relationship survive Four Christmases? Starring Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon.

At the end of the movie, closeup of a Christmas is shown during the credits and we noticed several Christmas ornaments that we have in stocked had been used on the tree! Once was the Lucky Suitcase Christmas ornament by Inge-Glas.

Lucky Suitcase 101508

Satisfy That Sushi Craving!

Sushi is cooked vinegared rice that is commonly topped with other ingredients, such as fish or other seafood, or put into rolls. Sliced raw fish alone is called sashimi, as distinct from sushi. Sushi that is served rolled inside or around dried and pressed layer sheets of seaweed (or nori) is makizushi. Toppings stuffed into a small pouch of fried tofu is inarizushi. Toppings served scattered over a bowl of sushi rice is called chirashi-zush. 
*from Wikipedia

Temaki Sushi 112409

Hand Rolled Sushi 112709

Maki Sushi 112509

The black seaweed wrappers used in makimono are called nori. Nori is a type of algae, traditionally cultivated in the harbors of Japan. Originally, algae was scraped from dock pilings, rolled out into thin, edible sheets, and dried in the sun, in a process similar to making rice paper. Whereas in Japan, nori may never be toasted before being used in food, many brands found in the U.S. reach drying temperatures above 108 °F (42 °C).

Great Ornaments for the Cook!

Kitchen Christmas ornaments are sure to please your favorite cook! Great ornaments for a small kitchen Christmas tree or floral decoration for the dining room.

Wooden Spoon from the Classic Collection 68242

Chef's Jacket from the Classic Collection 68242

Cooking Pot from the Classic Collection 68244

Fantastic Miniature Fruits Retired!

112401 Fantastic Miniature Fruits

Miniature fruit ornaments. Ornaments measure approximately 1" to 1 3/4" to top of star crown. Apple, Pear, Banana, Orange, and Lemon. 

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Potato - Po-TA-toe Tomato - To-MA-toe

Potato - Po-TA-Toe 109510 New for 2010

In the United States, potatoes have become one of the most widely consumed crops and thus have a variety of preparation methods and condiments. French fries and often hash browns are commonly found in typical American fast-food burger joints and cafeterias. One popular favorite involves a baked potato with cheddar cheese (or sour cream and chives) on top. *Wikidepia*

 Tomato To-MA-Toe 109910 New for 2010

Tomatoes have been designated the state vegetable of New Jersey. Arkansas took both sides by declaring the "South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato" to be both the state fruit and the state vegetable in the same law, citing both its culinary and botanical classifications. In 2009, the state of Ohio passed a law making the tomato the state's official fruit. Tomato juice has been the official beverage of Ohio since 1965. *Wikidepia*

Hansel and Gretel New for 2010

Hansel's Treats 101110

Gretel's Lebkuchen101010

Wicked Witch of Gingerbread 100910

These ornaments were created using the new "Life Touch"  Life Touch is introduced by Inge-Glas, an amazing development adding to their colorful 400 year family history of German glass blowers; a classy new and innovative painting technique known as "Life Touch." With precise and meticulous detail, skillfully trained Inge-Glas master artists apply ultra fine feather strokes revealing delicate life touches to enhance their uniquely beautiful Christmas ornaments.

*From Wikipedia*

Hansel and Gretel are the young children of a poor woodcutter. They have an evil step-mother who convinces the father to abandon the children in the woods as there is not enough food to feed the whole family. Hansel, aware of the plan, leaves a trail of pebbles back to the house so he and his sister find their way back home. The step-mother is angry and locks the two children up for the night with only a loaf of bread and water. The next night, the woodcutter attempts the same plan again; this time Hansel leaves a trail of bread-crumbs but they get eaten by hungry birds and the two children get lost in the woods.


After wandering around, Hansel and Gretel stumble across a house made of gingerbread and other confectionery. They are very hungry and begin to eat it. It is owned by an evil old witch who lures them inside. She traps Hansel in a cage and forces Gretel to do the housework, continually sweeping the house. She feeds Hansel lots of food with the intention of eating him. Her eyesight is very bad so every day she feels his finger to see if he is fat enough, but he holds out a chicken bone instead of his real finger. Eventually the witch decides to eat him anyway and turns on the oven. Gretel comes up behind her and kicks her into it, shuts the door firmly and padlocks it. They hang around in the house for a couple of days eating the sweets and they find some valuable gold coins. Once they are convinced that the witch is completely burnt they successfully find their way home and are met by their ecstatic father. He tells them that his evil wife is dead and they are now rich because of the gold coins' value. They all live happily ever after.

 

Artwork by Arthur Rackham, 1909

Grimm's Fairy Tales

Snow White and the Dwarfs

Our collection is growing, right now we have two of the Snow White and two of the Dwarfs. Start your collection soon!

Snow White 121009

Flowers for You 124009

It's a Wrap 123609

One of Snow White's Dwarfs from the Fairytale Forest collection of Inge-Glas. Dwarf pushing a wheel barrow loaded with gems from the mine.

Picnic Keepsake Treats

Going on a picnic this spring? Pack some great keepsake ornaments in the basket to make this a memorable event!

Baguette Loaf of French Bread 130009

In Vogue Prosecco Bottle of Wine

Gouda Cheese

Sled Racer

Sled Racer 103910 New 2010 Innocent Hearts Collection

This ornament was created using the new "Life Touch"  Life Touch is introduced by Inge-Glas, an amazing development adding to their colorful 400 year family history of German glass blowers; a classy new and innovative painting technique known as "Life Touch." With precise and meticulous detail, skillfully trained Inge-Glas master artists apply ultra fine feather strokes revealing delicate life touches to enhance their uniquely beautiful Christmas ornaments.