Sparkling Strawberry Christmas Ornament

28021 Merck Family's Old World Christmas

Measures approximately 2"

Made of mouth blown, hand painted glass.

In medieval Europe, strawberries were served at festivals and important state occasions to ensure peace and prosperity. They were carved into Church pillars to symbolize perfection and righteousness. In provincial France, strawberries were considered an aphrodisiac, so newlyweds were traditionally served a strawberry soup.