“Eight maids a milkin” is a continuation of the very creative“12 Days of Christmas series” which Cazenovia began several years ago and until now ended with the “Seven swans a swimmin” ornament. I hope this means that we will ultimately be able to complete this entire set.

Emmanuel. This three dimensional book is usually engraved with the words, “The Night before Christmas.” Mine was engraved, “Emmanuel, God is with the Hart Family.” What a beautiful expression of what Christmas really means.

This angel ornament from Emila Castillo was available exclusively through Neiman Marcus.

Here is the Baron's 2004 Snowflake Ornament

This is Baron's 2004 Angel

And here is Baron's 2004 Nativity

This Little Dutchgirl Ornament from Michele's was introducted as the companion to the the Little Dutchboy from 2003

And though this Sleigh Ornament from Michele's is dated 2000,it wasn't available until 2004. It completes teh set of 11 Reindeer Michele's manufactured in the late 90's.

Here is Michele's Santa with the entire set of Reindeer. Note that instead of the traditional 9 reindeer (Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen and Rudloph), this set includes 11. Michele's unique pair are Tex and Mex, pictured second to the left of the sleigh.

2004 Boot King Silver has been making a wonderful series of Western motif ornaments. This boot is absolutely magnificent.

This is Susan Gorman's 'Three Trees" ornament for 2004

Here is Lenox's 2004 Snowflake Offering

The Vera Wang, Susan Gorman, King Silver, Cazenovia, and Baron's ornaments featured on this page are available through Sterling Collectables. 1-800-636-4756

For Michele's ornaments contact Michele's directly.

Emilia Castillo is avaialble exculsively through Neiman Marcus.

I look forward to seeing what 2005 will bring us as collectors.