Annual Ornaments & Dated Collectible Keepsakes.
Celebrate Christmas year after year with a tradition worth collecting.
Wendell August Forge Annual Christmas Ornaments are handcrafted in America and designed to commemorate the season with an heirloom keepsake that can be treasured for generations.
Annual Ornaments & Dated Collectible Keepsakes.
Celebrate Christmas year after year with a tradition worth collecting. Wendell August Forge Annual Christmas Ornaments are handcrafted in America and designed to commemorate the season with an heirloom keepsake that can be treasured for generations. Explore current and past Annual Ornaments and start or continue a Christmas collection uniquely your own.
The Tradition of Our Annual Christmas Ornament
For over 40 years, Wendell August Forge has had the privilege of designing and forging a completely unique Annual Christmas Ornament each year. The Annual Ornament is one of the ways we express our dedication to tradition, heritage and history. We are passionate about our responsibility to honor our forebears and their accomplishments, as well as our role in helping you celebrate life's meaningful occasions and milestones. In fact, giving you a way to mark that meaning with heirloom-quality giftware has been our goal since 1923.
The Angel of Peace is the newest addition to our annual commemorative series. This piece was originally conceptualized and designed by international artist Alex Konahin, and hand-rendered in bronze, aluminum, copper, gold and silver plate through the expertise of master die cutter Len Youngo. We feel the design is particularly timely in light of today's overwhelming need for peace worldwide. All of us at Wendell August Forge have been inspired by current world events to express our sincere wish for brotherhood, compassion and respect among all mankind, regardless of race, circumstance, color or creed.
The Importance of Keeping Treasured Mementos
Our Annual Ornament's design has varied over the years, with themes touching upon all aspects of Christmas, from popular images of Santa Claus, snowmen and The Nutcracker, to nostalgic holiday scenes and religious themes such as the Nativity and Star of Bethlehem. All our Annual Christmas Ornaments have captured some meaningful aspect of celebrating Christmas and memorialized it in metal for you to treasure and enjoy forever.
The 2020 Christmas Ornament is available now, in the metal of your choice. Also, in case you missed the Annual Ornament from the past few years, you can order it still, dating back from the 2019 ornament to that of 2015. We even offer a special Collector's Box in which to store all your authentic Wendell August Forge Annual Ornaments.
Add the 2020 Annual Ornament to your collection, which can be handed down from generation to generation in your family. This tradition allows you to touch the past and appreciate who you were and what you were doing over the years. After all, perspective on the past is the foundation for growth today. We encourage you to make our Annual Ornament part of that lifelong journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an annual Christmas ornament?
An annual Christmas ornament is a specially designed ornament released for a specific year. Many families and collectors purchase annual ornaments each holiday season to celebrate memories, milestones, and traditions.
Why do people collect annual ornaments?
Annual ornaments help commemorate each Christmas season and create a timeline of family memories. Over the years, a collection of annual ornaments becomes a cherished keepsake that tells the story of holidays spent with loved ones.
Are annual ornaments good gifts?
Yes. Annual ornaments make thoughtful gifts for family members, friends, newlyweds, new homeowners, grandparents, and anyone who enjoys meaningful holiday traditions. They are especially popular because they capture a specific year and its memories.
Can annual ornaments be personalized?
Many annual ornaments can be personalized with names, dates, or special messages. Personalized annual ornaments make unique keepsakes and are often treasured for generations.
