Welcome to the first post of our new blog about Christmas topics.
A new blog, a new title. What in the world is a finial???
Merriam-Webster dictionary says:
1 : a usually foliated ornament forming an upper extremity especially in Gothic architecture
2 : a crowning ornament or detail (as a decorative knob)
On old buildings in Europe the top of the gable is often decorated, or at least has an ornament symbolizing the occupation or name of the owner of the building. In the most simple form the gable is topped of by a geometric sculpture, like a spire or a globe.
In Christmas decorations we also see finials. The Christmas finial is an ornament adoring the top of the Christmas tree. Most Christmas finials are made of glass and come in any color.
Many American Christmas trees are fitted with an angel figure on the tree top. European trees are not complete without the glass finial. Finials come in many shapes and sizes. They may decorate the tree in a unique color and design, but often they are one item in a larger set of Christmas ornaments in coordinated colors and shapes.
Take a look at the various finials displayed in this blog.
I hope you picked up some ideas and inspiration for the upcoming Holiday decoration season.
Merry Christmas!!!