SKU: HSS223

This beautiful, glimmering red heart ornament will look lovely hanging on your Valentine’s tree! Sold individually, this blown-glass ornament measures approximately 4 ˝ x 4”. Nicely detailed, this festive ornament has textured “veins” that have been hand-glittered with shimmering red accents. “Glittering Heart” is a new item from holidayshopsaratoga.com store stock.

Hearts have long been associated with love and Valentine’s Day. This holiday is believed to have its origins in the Ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. On this day, a young man would draw a scroll inscribed with the name of the young lady who was to be his sweetheart for the year. This tradition was integrated with the Christian celebration of St. Valentine, the martyr who penned “your Valentine” at the bottom of a letter. The heart also signifies the love of Christ, whose birth is celebrated at Christmastime. The glass heart ornament is the perfect combination of all these celebrations!

“Glittering Heart” also makes a perfect anniversary, engagement, shower or wedding gift. Use this beautiful ornament to decorate the top of a gift box, or, for a truly special present, combine it with several of our other "Special Occasion" ornaments in a personalized gift basket. This will be one present the happy couple will treasure for many years to come!

Initially believed to be the center of emotion, over time the heart has been recognized as a sign of sincerity and devotion, and the primary symbol celebrating true love!