| The Christmas Shoppe is Santa's favorite stop on Main Street Boerne! From Wizard of Oz ornaments to Sock Monkeys, The Christmas Shoppe is the only place this side of the North Pole that has as many Christmas items! Enjoy yourself year 'round at The Christmas Shoppe - where every day feels like Christmas!
NEW for 2001 - Prelighted Christmas Trees! When you order from The Christmas Shoppe: - Free Shipping on orders over $100
- Free Gift Wrapping
- Never pay a handling charge on shipments!
E-mail us for orders or information:
christmas@mainstreetboerne.com |
|  | | | Pictured above and below are our new porcelain Baker Street Gingerbread Style Ornaments. Top left is the 4" tall Victorian Mansion; top right is the 4 1/2" Cape Cod Cottage. Immediately below are the 4" x 4" Gothic Revival House and the Colonial House. Below them are the 6 1/2" tall Church and the 5" tall Brownstone Rowhouse; each piece is only $9.99! | | |
| | | NEW! Elvis Presley's Graceland Gift Set from Dept. 56! Includes a 1955 pink Cadillac, lawn decorations like those first used by Elvis at Graceland in 1957, two sets of three Mylar twinkling trees, the gate with twin figures and a hanging light in the entryway. $165 with FREE SHIPPING! |
|  | | We are full line dealers for the renowned Fontanini Heirloom Nativity collection. Richly detailed and hand-painted, these are some of the most beautiful collectable creches available. Shown at left is the 12-piece Nativity with 1999 Designer Edition creche, 21" H x 19.5" W x 15.75" D. Call or e-mail us for information on these and other unusually detailed and exquisite pieces from Fontanini. | | | | | 42" handcarved, handpainted wooden
Toy Soldier nutcracker, $90 | Above left is our Sloviakian Mini Pickle Glass Ornament, 2 1/2"tall and only $1.99. At right is our larger Glass Pickle Ornament from Poland, 4" tall and only $2.99. The pickle is a German symbol of good luck. Traditionally, German parents decorated the tree on Christmas Eve, hiding the pickle ornament last. On Christmas morning, the first child to locate the pickle was rewarded with an extra gift from St. Nicholas! | | The Christmas Shoppe has an incredible selection of Christmas items - our store is filled to the rafters with Christopher Radko, Fontanini Nativities, Old World Glass, David Frykman sculptures, Polonaise glass ornaments, Sock Monkeys, crystal ornaments, Christmas trees large and small, special lights and many other wonderful treasures of the holiday season! There are so many beautiful items to explore that we can only show a few here. We're especially proud of our Department 56 room, showcasing entire Villages and the entire variety of Snow Babies. The Christmas Shoppe also offers all retired Department 56 items at regular retail prices, without the markup of other collectible dealers! We are a Gold Key dealer for Department 56, and this means that we receive new merchandise earlier than other dealers. The new year 2001 pieces began arriving at our shop in February, so check back for the newest and the best! |  |  | Department 56 Villages are remarkably detailed and can be grouped to bring back memories of past holiday seasons while creating new memories for generations to come. A fantastic gift item - call or e-mail us to find your favorite now!
Above at left is the "Lucky Dragon Restaurant," $75.00
At right, the "Peanut Brittle Factory," 86.00 |
|  | David Frykman limited edition of 3000
'Christmoose is Coming (14" x 10") sculpture, $77 |
| | Have you ever wondered what each ornament symbolizes?
Here are some German Christmas Ornament Legends!
| | Pickle - hidden in the tree, to be found by the most observant child, who receives a special gift from St. Nicholas | Fir Tree - reminder of Christ's gift of everlasting life | | Carrot - brings good luck in the kitchen | Fish - Christ's blessing | | Walnut - memorialize the painted walnuts that served as ornaments on early Christmas trees | Carp - commemorates the Christmas feast | | Snowman - reflection of childhood memories | Corn - bounty and blessing | | Ladybugs - named in honor of Mary, 'Our Lady' | Frog - predictor of the weather | | Acorn - 'from little acorns, come mighty oaks' | Tomato - red and green colors commemorate Christmas | | Grapes - symbol of friendship and sharing | Star - guidance and faith | | Holy Cross - Christ's redemption | Oranges - a prized reward for good girls and boys | | BirdHall in Tirol luxury hotels - messengers of joy and love | Rabbit - hope and faith in Christ for protection and guidance | | Bell - merriment of the holiday season | Rose - expression of love, affection and beauty | | Chimney Sweep - good luck | Garlic - miraculous healing and healthy heart | | House - shelter and protection | Santa - good will | | Apple - traditional Christian symbol of temptation | Tea/Coffee Pot - hospitality | | Angel - purity, peace, love and guidance | Heart - true love | | Pine Cone - motherhood and fertility | Baskets - plentiful good wishes and selfless giving | | |
