Charming Christmas Collectables

Ornaments have been around for about 150 years and some are pricey.

Scarcity dictates price, they can range from $10.00 to $1,200.00 or more.

Some of the rarest and most expensive are Dresden.

Some of the types that are highly collectable are:

• Garlands

• Icicles

• Lights

• Ornaments

• Tree Toppers

• Tree Stands

• Reflectors

• Angels

Some materials holiday collectables are made of are:

• Glass

• Foil

• Fabric

• Paper

• Cut Tin

• Tin Lead

• Plastic

• Wax

• Metal

Some forms they take are:

• Beads

• Flowers

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Houses and Buildings

• Household Items

• Musical Instruments

• Patriotic Items

• People

• Transportation

• Cones

• Nuts

• Animals

• Hearts

• Celestial Bodies

• Santa

You should dust your Christmas collectables, before storing, with a soft natural brush. Don't ever use anything wet to clean them. Be very careful with delicate glass Christmas collectibles. Don't use a heavy hand or you could break them. Clean them on a soft surface.

When storing, wrap Christmas collectables in acid-free tissue paper or lightweight cotton batting and put away in acid-free boxes. Don't use plastic of any type. It holds moisture and will ruing your pieces. There are places online that sell all these supplies.

Take care of your collectables to hold and increase their value.