Thomas Greiner's Original Christmas Baubles

Origin
Glass baubles were first made by Thomas Greiner (1550-1609) in Lauscha, Germany, who made garlands of glass beads and tin figures that could be hung on trees. Popularity of these decorations grew, and eventually larger glass baubles were made by skilled artisans with clay molds.

These baubles include both Greiner's original garlands and the larger individual baubles that were made when popularity resulted in demand.

Effects
When hung, these decorations fill the air with Christmas spirit, inspiring jolliness, charity, kindness and peace.

When one breaks, the decoration explodes into a shower and/or pile of snow, tinsel, peppermind, and other Christmas-related items in a small radius (approximately three feet for one glass bauble).