• Size: 3.25"
• Material: Glass

• From Old World Christmas

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Wake up your holiday decor with the vivid and traditional Rooster ornament from Old World Christmas. This 3.25-inch glass decoration is not just a morning call; it's a sparkling symbol steeped in history and culture.

Legends whisper of a rooster's crow at the stroke of midnight, a unique and reverent announcement of the birth of Baby Jesus. It's a tale that has placed the rooster at the heart of Christmas Eve traditions, especially noted in the Misa del Gallo, the revered Mass of the Rooster celebrated in Spanish and Latin American countries.

This glass ornament stands with the proud poise of the rooster, from its alert red comb to its expressive face that seems to capture the bird's vigilant and bold character. The tail is a masterpiece in itself, resplendent with blue and green glitter that mimics the natural iridescence of a rooster's plumage. It's as if this rooster has strutted directly from the barnyard into the warmth of your holiday home, ready to take a perch on your Christmas tree.

Ideal for those who favor traditional holiday symbols, or perhaps keep a coop of their own, this Rooster ornament brings a classic farmyard flair to the festive season. It's a beautiful reflection of the stories and symbols that have traversed continents and centuries to find a place among our modern holiday celebrations.

Text on Old World hang tag: According to legend the rooster has only crowed once at mid-night. This was to announce the birth of the Baby Jesus. For this reason, Spanish and Latin American Countries call their midnight mass on Christmas Eve the Mass of the Rooster, or Misa del Gallo.