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Christmas Spiders in Antique, Gold, or Silver with Printed Legend
Each Beadlebug Christmas spider comes with a small card printed with
our version of a folktale about the origin of hanging tinsel on a
Christmas tree. Packaged in a sturdy gift box, in colorful tissue
paper, with an individual printed legend card, these spiders make
unique gifts. They have a wire loop on either end to attach a hook
for hanging as an ornament. They can also cling to a holiday wreath
or on a knit hat or scarf.
"Gold" |
"Antique" |
"Silver" |
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The Legend of the Christmas Spiders
Many years ago, on the night before
Christmas, a woman prepared for the next day's celebration. She cleaned
and scrubbed her home, making sure every nook and cranny sparkled.
To escape her broom, the household spiders fled to the attic. They
listened to the excitement below as the family decorated the Christmas
tree. After everyone went to sleep, and the house grew quiet, the
spiders crept back downstairs and saw the beautiful tree. They were
amazed and crawled along every branch admiring each ornament. Soon
the whole tree was covered with their webs.
Father Christmas arrived that night
and he smiled as he looked at the webs the spiders had spun. He knew,
however, the woman would be upset when she saw the mess completely
covering her tree. With one touch, he turned the webs into strands
of silver and gold. Now the Christmas tree sparkled and shimmered
even more beautifully than before. Thus began the tradition of hanging
tinsel, and a spider ornament, while trimming the tree. |
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