Three of the materials we use for Keepsake ornaments are styrene, porcelain, and resin. Styrene is a lightweight, yet durable material that is frequently used for ornaments because of its outstanding ability to replicate the subtle details and dimensions of an artist's original sculpture.

1997 Star Wars Christmas Ornaments The actual series started in 1997 with Luke Skywalker. Hallmark has produced a wide array of Star Wars ornaments over the years. The Star Wars series is one of the largest lines Hallmark produces.

Hallmark Magic Cord Ornaments. Introduced in 2010 as Wonder and Light ornaments. You can create a synchronized sound and light show featuring all the ornaments connected to the Magic Cord. (Magic Cord Required / Sold Separately - Click on thumbnail for larger image and details)

Top-20 Most Valuable Christmas Ornaments from Hallmark and Beyond

1. Millennium Falcon – Hallmark Keepsake ($390)
2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone – Hallmark Keepsake ($320)
3. Rose Nylund – Hallmark Keepsake ($290)
4. Imperial Star Destroyer – Hallmark Keepsake ($240)

In 1973, Hallmark Cards started manufacturing Christmas ornaments. The first collection included 18 ornaments, including six glass ball ornaments. The Hallmark Keepsake Ornament collection is dated and available for just one year.

Ornaments are made from metals such as gold and silver are used for making jewellery because they are very lustrous.

The network brought the idea of a holiday variety special to Star Wars director George Lucas, hoping that a year out from the massive success of the first film, fans would be eager for more from their beloved characters: Luke, Leia, Han, R2-D2, C-3PO and Chewbacca.

Stars are a well-known Christmas icon, symbolizing the star that guided the Wise Men to the birthplace of baby Jesus. The star reminds us to follow the light of our Savior and to continue to seek Him just as the Three Kings did.

Hallmark Ornaments were first produced in 1973. Hallmark Ornaments for 2023 come in approximately 400 different designs in each recent year.

In 1973, Hallmark introduced a small line of six glass ball ornaments and 12 yarn figures as the first collection of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. The longest-running current ornament series is Frosty Friends, now in its 35th year.

Hallmarks are thus official marks used in many countries as a guarantee of purity or fineness of precious metal articles. The principle objectives of the Hallmarking Scheme are to protect the public against adulteration and to obligate manufacturers to maintain legal standards of fineness.

Invention. The first decorated trees were adorned with apples, white candy canes, and pastries in the shapes of stars, hearts and flowers. Glass baubles were first made in Lauscha, Germany, by Hans Greiner (1550–1609), who produced garlands of glass beads and tin figures that could be hung on trees.

It is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the year and celebrate the upcoming Christmas season with those we hold dearest and nearest to our hearts. Each Christmas ornament tells a story and allows the family to celebrate each milestone, reflect on vacations, pastimes, hobbies, and interests.