Amethyst ornaments, though exquisite in natural light, were rejected by Victorians, who thought the hue appeared muddy on the tree. [MARTHA: Remembers Her Christmas Collection] ...

On his largest tree — a white, 10-foot pre-lit twig tree with branches that extend out horizontally — he hangs his ornaments about 2 inches apart, starting at the base of the tree to the tip ...

Propelled by visions of Christmases past, ornament collectors today search out antique ornaments at garage sales, flea markets and antiques stores, and pay prices for their finds ranging from 50 ...

This set of four Christmas tree ornaments includes red, green and other ornaments with an embroidered pattern that gives a vintage, handmade look. Easy to hang with the built-in loops, the pieces ...

These ornaments decorated a family’s Christmas tree small enough to fit on a table. “There was not a lot of decorating that was done, especially in the farming community,” she says.

Though Hanssen collects "every aspect of antique Christmas," his favorite find is antique tree lights, which date back as far as the early 1900s. "If you look at lighting today, it's pretty ...

Researching ornaments, DeHamer has learned a lot about the history of the Christmas tree. The first recorded Christmas tree in the United States was in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1741, she said.

But the most popular holiday for collectors is Christmas. Families save tree ornaments, toppers, trim and lights, but it is harder to find a Christmas tree stand or fence.

New York City MetroCard Ornament ($15) New York City Taxi and Christmas Tree Ornament ($10) 8-Inch Antique Gold Christmas Ball Ornament ($25) ...

Every trinket on the tree had a special meaning. “I’m one of those people who hoards meaningful Christmas ornaments,” Stassi added about her collection.