Manatees are large, gentle sea mammals that live in warm coastal seas and waterways. Legends of mermaids most likely came from sightings of long-tailed manatees, who cradle their young in their arms. Manatees are very rare and an endangered species.

Handcrafted in age-old tradition using techniques that originated in the 1800's

Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds made exclusively for Old World Christmas

Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations

Traditionally designed, hand-crafted ornaments