May these Angel Chimes make Heavenly Music in your ears!
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As a kid we always had Angel Chimes on the table at Christmas and New Year. Along with the traditional paper crackers, they made the festive season more – festive!
The heat from the candles makes the angels slowly spin round. It brings a little magic to the evening to hear the angels tinging away as each taps the bells in turn.
Here in South Africa I spent many years looking for my own set of Angel Chimes, till finally one year I did find them, in a large department store. They played their Heavenly Music on my table every Christmas and New Year throughout my own kid’s childhood. Sadly, the Angel Chimes finally succumbed to metal fatigue and died.
Another gap trying to find new chimes. There were none to be found anywhere.
Then a few years ago my daughter happened to be in Scotland and stumbled across a specialty Christmas shop; in summer! Inside she found these Angel Chimes, that had been made in Sweden! She instantly bought them for me.
Now I could celebrate the festive season properly again.
Do any of you have Angel Chimes?
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Made in Sweden
Found in Scotland
Used in South Africa
Truly well-travelled chimes.
Wow, I’ve never heard of these, but they look so pretty π
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They add a little fun to the table π
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They are indeed truly traveled! I’ve never seen not heard Angel chimes. But also my family is Hindu and so I’m not aware of most Christian traditions. But they do sound lovely from your description and I’ll keep a eye out for them next Christmas π
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I think it is more a tradition from Europe, particularly Scandinavia. I like anything that adds a little sparkle π
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A lovely poem, goes so well with the angel chimes! I can hear it! π
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Thank you very much π
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My first time hearing and seeing Angel Chimes! Interesting as I have never seen them used before, not here in Singapore. Nor have I seen these in USA or Hong Kong where I did live before. Interesting to know about how the heat of the candles actually make the angels chimes. Thanks for an interesting read and I am glad you have back with you angel chimes π
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I think Angel Chimes are more common in Europe, particularly Scandinavia. π
I was sooo happy to have them again. It just isn’t Christmas without them! π
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Cute… but…Too dangerous. Keep LM far from that kind of thing! Christmas candle decor has burnt plenty of homes to the ground; no angels intervened.
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Well, never leave a candle unattended of course. We only have this lit on the table while we eat. Also, LM is not allowed anywhere near our food, so she’s safe too. π
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Beautiful photo and how wonderful your daughter found the chimes.π Thanks for introducing me to angel chimes and they sound absolutely lovely.π
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Thank you π I was very happy! π
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How lovely, I haven’t seen them for a few years, we had them when my daughter was young and they were the same as yours. I think you are right, we should bring them back π
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Go for it! You could always look out for the Angel Chimes when you’re in Scotland! π
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Thats a good idea π
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We used to have these! I’d totally forgotten. Thanks for the sweet memory.
We also had one that was made of wood and would rotate nativity characters. Needless to say, it didn’t survive the ordeal.
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That’s great that you also know the Angel Chimes π
Another blogger mentioned the wooden ones too. I think we should bring them all back! π
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These chimes are very common here in Germany and – believe it or not – we had this one when I was small, too. It made a little sound when the brass sticks touched the bells. You can buy a huge variety of these so called X’mas pyramides also from wood which are handmade in the Erz mountains in Eastern Gemany. Have a nice day, regards Mitza
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Oh that’s marvellous π I’m not surprised that you can still get these chimes in Germany π
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we had them when I was a child but I haven’t seen them for a long time.. your post brought back the memory of them.
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This was it – I really battled to find any these days. Apparently available in Germany or Sweden still π
I’m glad to revive their memory π
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I’ve never even heard of them, but they sound amazing. I want some angel chimes for myself!
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haha Try Germany or Sweden! π
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Perhaps a trip in person to see if I can find any.
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Now that’s a great idea π
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I did have Angel Chimes when I was younger and they were also made in Sweden (where I believe they originated). I hadn’t thought about them in years. Thanks for the memory!
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It seems many of us knew these chimes in our youth, but no longer. I’m happy to revive a memory π
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The picture took me immediately back to my great-grandmother’s parlour and her angel chimes π
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Oh how lovely π
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Yes, it was a lovely memory π
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How special!! Beautifully captured. Thank you for sharing with us, Scifi!
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Thank you Amy. π It took a few shots to get the Angels just right – they kept turning and when end on you couldn’t see them! π
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I too grew up with angel chimes! I haven’t seen them in years.
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That’s amazing that you also had these as a kid. Maybe we can give them a Come Back! π
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Hubby gave me something similar , a glass with intricate hearts round it and a spinner with 5 hearts attached. We use it for our candle for the Dads, and just hope they don’t get too dizzy! It really is quite beautiful though.
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It sounds lovely π
And there’s always something mesmerising about watching the flicker of candles π
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