Glass vs Shatterproof Ornaments: An Honest Comparison
Every December someone stands in our ornament aisles holding a glass ball in one hand and a plastic one in the other, asking which is better. The honest answer is that shatterproof ornaments and glass ornaments are good at different jobs, and most of the trees we admire use both. Glass gives a tree its […]
USA 250: Commemorative Ornaments for America’s 250th Year
America turns two hundred and fifty on July 4, 2026, and a Christmas store has an opinion about that: a milestone this size deserves an ornament. Our USA 250 ornaments collection gathers the red, white and blue across everything we carry, from the official America 250 logo in hand-painted glass to Radko eagles, Old World […]
The Colorado Christmas Gift Guide
Colorado Christmas gifts from St. Nick’s: ornaments by Colorado artists, real aspen leaves, columbines, 14ers keepsakes and team pieces.
Old World Christmas Ornaments: The Brand Guide
Who makes Old World Christmas ornaments, how the mouth-blown glass is made, what the pickle means, and how to start collecting.
Christopher Radko Ornaments: A Value Guide to Rare, Retired and Collectible Pieces
What makes a Christopher Radko ornament valuable, how to tell a genuine one, and how to collect and care for them without guessing at prices.
Christmas Ornament Ideas for Gifts
Looking for Christmas ornament ideas that actually feel personal? An ornament is one of the few gifts that comes back every year. Each December it comes out of the box, earns its spot on the tree, and brings its story along with it. Whether you are shopping for a family member, a friend, or a […]
How to Display Christmas Tree Ornaments, On and Off the Tree
There are few things as merry and magical as a tree decked out with holiday ornaments, but the tree is only the beginning: knowing how to display Christmas tree ornaments beyond the branches is how a collection earns its keep all season. Whether yours features personalized, vintage-inspired, or movie and TV themed pieces, seeing them […]
Introducing the Rare Vintage Christopher Radko Collection
For more than three decades, vintage Christopher Radko ornaments have been inspiring joy in homes around the globe: timeless, heirloom-quality pieces that have become a beloved part of the holiday tradition. Rare and retired Radko pieces regularly find their way to St. Nick’s Christmas & Collectibles, and we could not be more thrilled to share […]
Personalized Christmas Ornaments Are the Perfect Gift
What if there was one gift you knew would make any recipient smile, something wonderfully personal and from the heart? Forget the usual gift-shopping stress, because personalized Christmas ornaments are as simple as they are sweet: one thoughtful keepsake for every friend and family member on your list, with their name right on it. Creating […]
