Adornment of Jewels Bell Ornament Encrusted with Swarovski Crystals by Inge Glas

As legend has it, the shepherds gathered in mass in Bethlehem as they journeyed to meet the newborn King. A little blind boy sat along the side of the road and heard rumors of the angel’s announcement. He begged the travelers to lead him to the Christ child, but no one would take the time. After the crowd passed and the street grew silent, the boy heard the faint ringing of a cow’s bell in the distance. He followed the sound of the bell, thinking that the cow may be in the stable where Christ laid – thus, the cow led the boy to the infant Jesus. Bells have been used for centuries in America and Europe to help ring in the Christmas season. One German custom dictates that on Christmas Day no child may enter the room with the Christmas tree until the bells of Christmas ring.

Mouth blown, hand painted and encrusted with Swarovski crystals by Inge Glas in Neustadt by Coburg, this ornament is approximately 3 1/2" tall.