YOUR PLACE.ORNAMENTS Ornaments are a frequent embellishment to music. Sometimes different symbols represent the same ornament, or vice versa. Different ornament names can refer to an ornament from a specific area or time period. NEW TRADITIONS: Those looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. Christmas gifts or decorations with a touch of nostalgia might consider visiting Traditions in Woodland Hills on Sunday. Gary Vaillancourt, founder of Vaillancourt Folk Art folk art, the art works of a culturally homogeneous people produced by artists without formal training. The forms of such works are generally developed into a tradition that is either cut off from or tenuously connected to the contemporary cultural mainstream. , will be at the store to sign his collectible ornaments. The chalkware ornaments and figurines are made from antique chocolate candy molds and hand painted to reveal the intricate artistry art·ist·ry n. 1. Artistic ability: a sculptor of great artistry. 2. Artistic quality or craft: the artistry of a poem. of the 19th-century molds. Vaillancourt and his wife, of Sutton, Mass., began making the ornaments in 1984 on a whim and now produce about 300 versions of Santa Claus Santa Claus: see Nicholas, Saint. Santa Claus jolly, gift-giving figure who visits children on Christmas Eve. [Christian Tradition: NCE, 1937] See : Christmas Santa Claus and Father Christmas, and figures for every other major holiday. Limited-edition pieces are numbered and signed. Vaillancourt will be at Traditions (4920 Topanga Canyon Blvd.) from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (818) 710-9747. IN THE MIDDLE OLDEST FRIDGE HUNT: In honor of its 85th anniversary, Frigidaire will give away a complete kitchen of its appliances to the owner of the oldest working Frigidaire refrigerator. If you think you own a refrigerator that might qualify, send a photograph along with model, serial number and age to: ``Oldest Frigidaire Refrigerator'' contest headquarters, 20770 Westwood Road, Strongsville, OH 44136. Entries must be received by Dec. 15. For more information, log on to www.frigidaire.com. Remember the old icebox must actually still chill your milk! CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1 -- 3) no caption (Christmas ornaments Christmas ornaments are decorations (usually made of glass, metal, wood or ceramics) that are used to festoon a Christmas tree. Ornaments take many different forms, from a simple round ball to highly artistic designs. ) |
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