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The Wheel of Wiccan ritual days is an important concept in the Wiccan religion. It refers to the eight festivals or Sabbats that are celebrated throughout the year. These festivals mark the changing seasons and honor the cycles of nature. Each festival has its own significance and rituals associated with it. The first festival is Samhain, which happens on October 31st. It represents the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year.

It represents the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year. It is a time to honor the ancestors and remember those who have passed away. Next is Yule, celebrated on the winter solstice, usually around December 21st.

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"Kugel" is the German word for the traditional European Christmas Ornament. A Kugel is a hand blown glass ball used for Christmas or other decorating purposes.
Kugels are made with either a glass or brass loop at the top for hanging with a wire or ribbon. We have many shapes besides round, including shapes of orbs, bells, or diamonds.

All our Kugels are handmade, mouth blown, recycled kiln glass. Most are made with technical German glass color but some are made with special glass colors formulated in our shop. Our Kugels range in size from 1 1/2 inches to 12 inches in diameter. Kugels tend to be heavier in weight, than a production type domestic Christmas "bulb".

We also carry a variety of other types of glass balls including Witch Balls and our newest edition of Spirit Tree Witch Balls. Witch Balls are stranded Friendship Balls or Kugels which are also know as Spirit Balls or Fairy Balls. Not only do we have Witch Balls and Friendship Balls, we also carry a wide variety of Gazing Balls. Our Glass Balls are also used to produce other unique items such as Hummingbird Feeders and Watering Balls.

Finally, we carry a line of decorative hangers and supports to complement your glass ball purchase.
Enjoy our catalog and the further information about each item provided.

Having worked many years in central Europe as an industrial engineer, I often noticed the unique and beautiful wrought iron adorning the buildings and interior accents of public buildings and churches. Seldom is seen the wrought iron work abundantly displayed as one walks through the small villages in Austria, Hungary, and Slovenia. I'm always amazed and impressed by the skill and time taken to make simple items such as sign hangers, candle holders, wine holders, lamps, and postal boxes. Having grown up as a metal smith, and engineer, I developed a deep appreciation for this old world art.

Every business trip I would drag home another unique item I found in a shop or at the Vienna NASH mart. My friends and family were always amazed at the quality of the work. Nothing from the far east compares to the substance and detail given to European product. I was always asked if I would sell or part with my heavy burden of trinkets acquired in Europe.

An idea began to form in 1998, and resulted in the creation of Iron Elegance. Combining the internet, and the resources and friendships I developed in Europe, I set out to bring unique works of iron art to the states, but at the most reasonable prices possible.

Following the effort in the iron business, we had a need for unique glass components for our lamps and other accents. In the process of working with several suppliers we learned about "kugels" and "rosenkugels" Initially we had no interest in this product. However being in Europe during several holiday seasons, and noticing how these lovely glass balls were used to decorate homes and business, we decided to try this product in the US market. Not an original idea by any means, as you can read about in "Kugel History", however we have reintroduced old world glass ideas to the new world, and as always made the product quite affordable.

The "Kugel House" website is an extension of "Iron Elegance" however dedicated to kugels and other unique glass works. Here you can find many designs of glass balls, oil lamps, witch balls, gazing balls, watering balls and glass ball lamps.

The majority of these products are made in the Carpathian region. This area encompasses the Northern mountains of Romania, the East of Hungary, the South of Poland, and parts of the Ukraine.

Iron Elegance / Kugel House takes great pleasure in providing unique home and garden iron accents from these regions for your enjoyment.

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For questions or comments about this web site, please use the contact page.

Yule represents the rebirth of the Sun and the return of light. It is a time of celebration and feasting, as well as a time for reflecting on the past year. Imbolc comes next, occurring on February 2nd. It marks the beginning of spring and is associated with purification and cleansing. It is a time to prepare for new growth and fertility. Ostara is celebrated during the spring equinox, around March 21st. It symbolizes the balance between light and dark. It is a time of renewal and rebirth, and many Wiccans celebrate it by planting seeds and honoring the Earth's fertility. Beltane is the next festival, celebrated on May 1st. It represents the peak of spring and the beginning of summer. It is a time to celebrate the union of the God and Goddess and is often marked by bonfires and fertility rituals. The summer solstice, known as Litha, is celebrated around June 21st. It is the longest day of the year and represents the height of summer. Wiccans honor the Sun and its power during this time, and many outdoor rituals and celebrations take place. Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is celebrated on August 1st. It marks the first harvest of the year and is associated with gratitude and abundance. It is a time to give thanks for the blessings of the Earth. Lastly, Mabon is celebrated during the fall equinox, around September 21st. It represents the second harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. It is a time to give thanks for the abundance of the season and prepare for the coming winter. In summary, the Wheel of Wiccan ritual days is a cyclical calendar of festivals that honor the changing seasons and cycles of nature. Each festival has its own significance and rituals, allowing Wiccans to connect with the Earth and the cycles of life..

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