August 2004, Pittsburgh, Pa  We may not want to admit it but, many of us dread the thought of preparing for the holiday season. We dislike the overcrowded shopping malls, traffic snarls, obligatory gift-giving and constant bombardment by advertisers. After all, almost everything "Santa" brings has to be bought in a store. When thinking of the type of Christmas one would truly enjoy, 74% of Americans participating in an MIT University survey said they would rather spend less money during the holidays in exchange for more time with family and loved ones. When it comes to the religious aspect of Christmas only 42% of Americans identify the birth of Jesus Christ as the reason for the holiday. Sadly, the birth of Christ and the underlying message of God's love are being overshadowed by "gimme-get-you" commercialism. 

KCIC Christmas Ornaments gives Christian consumers an alternative. Their entire collection of fine quality Christmas ornaments is built around the birth of Jesus Christ. The porcelain ornaments also include a name plate with room for an engraved or hand - inscribed sentiment of up to six words. "KCIC porcelain gift ornaments affirm the true meaning of Christmas by combining a Bible verse that emphasizes the personal effect of the birth of Christ with a personal sentiment from a loved one. The ornament becomes a treasured collectible that touches the heart, strengthens a caring relationship and stirs up faith in God and Jesus Christ. They are an elegant reminder of the real meaning of Christmas." said company spokesperson E. P. Walker.

KCIC's ornament products include: 

• The Redeemer Collection: personalized ivory porcelain gift ornaments decorated with velvet bows have four different Bible verses and three different shapes. Ornaments have an Advent Bible verse on the front in 24K gold, platinum or copper and a personalized metal name plate on the back.
• The Renaissance Spirit Collection: a full-color Renaissance-era Nativity paintings on an ivory porcelain ornament decorated with 24K gold and an ivory silk bow. Includes a solid brass easel or painted gold stand.
• The Advent Story Collection: Hand-painted gold, copper and silver glass ornaments (decorated with burgundy, forest green and navy blue velvet bows respectively) in shapes that are associated with the Immaculate Conception /Marriage of Mary and Joseph (heart), The Annunciation to the Shepherds (bell), The Coming of the Magi (star) and the Flight to Egypt (teardrop). Every ornament includes an attached gold, copper or silver covered booklet with the Bible text. A set of four tells the entire story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
• The Family Life Collection: includes "Our First Christmas Together", "Baby's first Christmas" and a Memorial ornament with Bible verses and a personalized metal name plate.

KCIC ornaments are 2"-3-1/2" wide and 3"-5" long and retail over the Internet from $22 to $40. Each ornament includes a Certificate of Authenticity, storage box, ornament gift pouch, gift box, ornament stand or hanger, color-coordinated gift packaging, gift tag, gift card and a gospel tract. Call 1.888.539.2884 for wholesale and Custom Gift Orders pricing and availability. For more information visit http://www.kcic-ornaments.com/ .

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