Propelled by visions of Christmases past, ornament collectors today search out antique ornaments at garage sales, flea markets and antiques stores, and pay prices for their finds ranging from 50 cents ...

Each year at holiday time, we take part in the ritualistic treasure hunt for cherished collectibles and holiday decorations in the attic or basement. The interest in displaying holiday keepsakes ...

‘Tis the season to be jolly-especially if you’re among the many collectors of vintage Christmas ornaments. Evanston resident Elaine Disch has been collecting vintage and antique ornaments for 13 years ...

If you're hunting for antique this holiday season, The Saturday Early Show's Collectibles Expert Tony Hyman says there may be one hanging from your Christmas tree. There are three types of ornaments ...

In the past few years collectors have come to realize that some of the rarest and most unusual antique Christmas ornaments are made of paper, cardboard and wax. As prices have soared for the charming ...

With his Old World garb and a sack full of wooden toys, this St. Nicholas reminds us of low-tech Christmases past, when toy trains raced beneath the Christmas tree lit by real candles, and stockings ...

AS CHRISTMAS DRAWS near, it’s easy to be caught up in the shopping, last-minute cooking and general frenzy that the holiday season can bring. It might be difficult to remember the magic of Christmases ...

Sue Stamper holds the joy of Christmas in both her hands and her heart year-round as a collector of vintage holiday treasures. It's a passion she came by naturally. "My mom has been collecting ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dust notwithstanding, each year we commence the ritual treasure hunt for cherished collectibles and holiday decorations stored in ...

We put up our office Christmas tree early this year. I had just bought a box filled with Christmas tree ornaments from the 1920s through the 1940s, and it was easier to hang them up than to store them ...

Because of their fragility, a fraction of the ornaments made decades ago are still in existence Some that sold for 10 cents when they were new now sell for $800 or more The antique Christmas tree ...