Kugel Christmas Ornaments

What is a Kugel ? Kugels are the ancestors of the later glass Christmas ornaments. Kugel is the German word for ball or sphere. In Germany kugels are usually called Biedermeierkugeln what refers to their time of origin, namely the Biedermeier period (about 1830). At that time German glassmakers started a hand blown tradition which lasted almost until to the beginning of World War I. The neat thing about kugels are all the wounderful colors they are made of. Which makes them perfect for decorating not only at Christmas but all year around!