Ceramic Dinner

6 Jun, 2010 in art pottery by admin

Ceramic Dinner

Thanksgiving is an occasion everybody looks forward to. It is a special event when families reunite and friends get together for a meal representative of thankfulness for all the blessings that have come the whole year round. Comparatively, Thanksgiving does not tend to the same level of decorating as Halloween or Christmas, holidays for which decorating has become so much a part of the celebration, but there are still wonderful Thanksgiving decorations to make your home more festive. And some of my favorite decorations are Thanksgiving vintage collectibles.

Most Thanksgiving collectibles tend to revolve around the foods we eat during the season, whether used as images on paper items such as Thanksgiving postcards or decorating food serving items such as trays and dishes. Pumpkins, corn and of course, turkeys are on top of the list.

The popularity of these collectibles is prompted by historic reasons. Originally, Thanksgiving Day is an occasion to symbolize the thankfulness of early American settlers for a bountiful harvest season. Through the years, the occasion has evolved and has become more symbolic in nature. Now, people gather in Thanksgiving to express thankfulness for all the blessings and good tidings accumulated in the past year.

Because the celebration of Thanksgiving revolves around the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, items that symbolize that meal gathering have become the objects that symbolize the occasion. Among the popular collectibles are Thanksgiving mementos made of paper, fabric, and wax; such as cards, tablecloths, and candles. You would also notice that Thanksgiving collectibles are mostly display and dinner pieces, usually ceramic or porcelain. These are collectibles that serve a functional, as well as decorative purpose, especially items like dinner plates, bowls, casseroles, platters, gravy boats and salt and pepper shakers.

In the 1800s and throughout the 20th century, manufacturers have produced Thanksgiving decorations. Most of the vintage items are still very much functional today, though some collectors may prefer to keep them for display purposes only so they'll be protected from any mishaps. I would hate to spill gravy or wine all over a vintage tablecloth.

Some other popular vintage Thanksgiving collectibles available are soap and food molds. As usual, these items are usable and can be very helpful in making food presentations during the Thanksgiving meal more appropriate, lively and decorative. Vintage candy containers are also readily available online at sites like Ebay. There are many fun turkey-shaped candy containers manufactured during the first half of the 20th century that can add to the Thanksgiving atmosphere.

If you enjoy decorating your Thanksgiving table, be sure to check out some of the vintage Thanksgiving decorations available, including some very cute Turkey Candy Containers.

Emma Martin collects vintage decor, especially Halloween and Christmas collectibles. You'll find more great vintage holiday items at her website: http://www.retroholiday.com

I'm ready to get rid of my Siberian Husky !Please help?

I have a Siberian Husky Male , he is 4 months old, and drives me freaking insane! He never goes to the washroom outside, he pees when he walks through my house, he poops on my carpet and on my ceramic floors, eats all my daughters toys, if you walk to fast towards him he pisses every where, if you clap he yelps, if you raise your hands he yelps, if you run he starts yelping insanely. You'd think someone beat him it's that bad! I just can't stand it anymore! like what am I suppose to do? I understand that they are a sensitive breed of dog, he climbs on my table and eats food if it's left out for longer then 5 seconds, chews sippy cups to get the liquids I feed him 3 times a day morning lunch and dinner and you think he was starved almost. I just don't get it is there any book I could read on obedience or anything to help him before i get rid of him I've had him since he was 10 weeks, he was like this when i got him but i thought he would get better please help thank you serious answers

Sdly, he sounds emotionally damaged. This is an extremely frightened animal. You have some choices, there is doggie Prozac that may help. There are training classes that can help... and my other answer is that - Husky dogs are working dogs. They need something to do, they should be outside - I hope you aren't in a warm climate, they don't do well in warm climates.