Ice Scream Ghost Christmas Ornament
26024, Merck Family's Old World Christmas
Ice cream cone ornament with swirled ice cream that turns into a cute little ghost! Halloween written on the cone. Made of mouth blown glass and hand painted by skilled craftsmen. Ornament measures approximately 4".
Halloween has its origins in the ancient festival of Samhain, the Celtic New Year, when spirits were allowed to return to early to visit. Christianity incorporated this into All Hallow's Eve, October 31, prior to All Saints Day. The Irish brought Halloween to America in the 1940's, with the tradition of dressing in costumes and playing pranks in the hopes of keeping the evil spirits away.
