New Styles from Soffieria De Carlini

The Krampus Tradition …

St Nicholas and Krampus

If you are a child in southern Germany or Austria, when St.

Nicholas rides through your village on the evening of December 5, he does not arrive alone. Krampus is his scary companion.

St. Nicholas Ornament
Vintage Krampus postcard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Krampus, a terrifying horned figure wearing chains and carrying switches, runs behind him. It’s his job to scare children into being “good.”

Krampus ornament

 

 

The Soffieria De Carlini Krampus ornament depicts a classic German orAustrian Krampus clad in black with a scary red face, horns and elongated tongue. And, don’t miss that tail. He is truly a frightening character … as bad as St. Nicholas is saintly!

Soffieria De Carlini has been a family-operated glass blowning working shop since 1947.  Located near Milan, the De Carlinis are the last workshop in Italy still producing these whimsical free blown holiday ornaments.

Krampus vintage postcard

Read more about the tradition:

 

 

Just Arrived from Italy, Soffieria De Carlini Glass Ornaments

The first shipment of our 2014 Soffieria De Carlini order just arrived from Italy. Quantities are limited! We won’t be able to re-order any of these styles for this holiday season. So, don’t hesitate! Shop early and tuck these new styles away for the holidays.Shop the “New Arrivals” page in the De Carlini portion of the Celebrate365.com web site. Hope you find something to love!

Lots more ornaments arriving September through November. Watch for blog updates!

DC-BN323 DC-BN451
DC-DO7093 DC-NA1371 DC-NA1372
DC-DO1437 DC-OM4374M DC-BA1741M
DC-A5443 DC-BA1715M DC-OM4224

 

What’s New … JingleNog Ornaments!

JingleNogSnoman

     JingleNog is a fresh new line of hand crafted European glass Christmas
ornaments that will premiere at the January 2009 markets in Atlanta and New York.

Paradiso, Made in Italy
Sno-Jingle, European glass ornament from JingleNog   Paradiso, Italian free blown jeweled design
     
    JingleNog’s owner and creator, Melissa Byrne, produced the ornaments in Poland and Italy.  Byrne has over 20 years of experience in the Christmas and gift industry. She created exclusive products for the Lord and Taylor Christmas Shop for many years, working closely with European craftsmen. She then moved to Christopher Radko, working with the company’s namesake and founder, where she served as Director of Product Development. Now she has created her own pieces to share.
Holiday bosco  

    The JingleNog line began with Melissa’s drawings and stories.  The resulting group of 60 unique ornaments has been crafted using the traditional handmade methods of glass making.  The JingleNog collection showcases the artistry and skills of European glassmakers with a fresh and whimsical twist.
   Celebrate365 will be meeting with JingleNog’s owner Melissa Byrne at her Atlanta market exhibit.  Looks for a report update in mid-January on this page.

Holiday Bosco

For more information and to view this new line:
Visit the JingleNog website: 
www.JingleNog.com
Or contact Melissa Byrne:
Email: mbyrne@jinglenog.com
Phone: 914-219-5395

  Peace Be With You
   

Peace Be With You, Italian free blown ornament

 

2008 Soffieria De Carlini Exclusive Ornaments

News just in from Italy … Celebrate the Holidays with De Carlini Ladies

Each holiday season, the De Carlini Workshop creates a set of very special ornaments to celebrate the holiday season.  This year’s exclusives are six free blown Italian “ladies” costumed for holidays throughout the year.

Miss Valentine’s Day
Miss Mardi Gras
Miss St. Patrick’s Day
Miss Independence Day
Miss Halloween
Miss Christmas

Each style is limited to 200 pieces and each is signed and numbered.

$51 + Shipping from Italy

Available only from Soffieria De Carlini