Celtic Cross Ornament

A symbol used through the centuries, adorn your tree with this beautiful Celtic Cross Ornament this holiday season! Whether you collect crosses, or just like this particular one, this pewter ornament will be a great addition to wherever you hang it.

Approximately 3 inches tall.

• Celtic Cross
• Perfect for Celtic Themed Christmas Trees
• Measures Approx. 3″ Tall
• Durable Metal
• Suits Geometric Themed Decor

Our Line of Celtic Ornaments

The Celtic Croft carries 9 different Celtic ornaments. You might also like our Scottie Dog, Celtic Knot Snowflake, Celtic Cross, Celtic Roots Tree, Trinity Knot Tree, Dancer, Bagpipe, and Santa Piper. We premiered these ornaments in 2018 to much excitement!

History Behind the Celtic Cross

The Celtic Cross is a symbol that originated from the high crosses found in Ireland dating between the 9th and 12th centuries. The cross itself stems from the Latin cross, however, the addition of the ring connecting the limbs of the cross set it apart. Stone workers added this ring in order to support the arms of the cross and provide a longer lifespan to the stone structure. This design rose in popularity during the Celtic Revival in the 1800s and people began to refer to it as a “Celtic Cross” starting in this time period. You can see that this product is decorated with intricate interlacing that imitates the ornamentation found in early illuminated manuscripts and on stone Celtic crosses.

About Celtic Knots and Interlacing

In the Middle Ages, Irish monks hand drew interlacing patterns within illuminated manuscripts. This includes the famous Book of Kells. A Celtic knot is a single line connected. It represents the soul that these monks believed has no beginning nor end. It’s basically a more complicated version of the infinity sign. The perfect way to connect to your Celtic roots!