A Look Inside the December Issue of Kovels Antique Trader

It’s the most collectible time of the year! The December issue of Kovels Antique Trader sparkles with stories that celebrate the joy, whimsy, and warmth of the holiday season. From fabulous Christmas ornaments with a cool Mid-Century vibe and glittering Czech rhinestone trees to collectible nutcrackers and Snowy babies, this issue captures what makes winter collecting so magical.

Editor Kele Johnson takes readers back to a childhood favorite in The Poem that Wrote Christmas, exploring how a 19th-century poem transformed folklore and legends worldwide into the jolly, rosy-cheeked icon we know and love.

Pamela Wiggins Siegel highlights the fantastical world of Kirk’s Folly, a jewelry line that sprinkles fairy dust over everything it touches, complete with sparkling snowmen, angels, and celestial charms.

Your December itinerary starts here! Discover the best vintage markets from coast to coast, including Chicago’s Randolph Street Market, California’s Dickens Fair, and Texas’s Christkindl Market. Complete your Christmas travels with a trip to Michigan’s Bavarian-inspired wonderland, where twinkling lights, quintessential holiday décor, and year-round cheer make you feel as if you’ve stepped inside a snow globe.

December’s sales reports bring the joy of the season, covering everything from aluminum trees and Shiny Brites to Czech rhinestone Christmas trees guaranteed to light up a Christmas collector’s heart (and maybe their wish list).

From cherished symbols to stories that shine in every faith and form, nutcrackers continue to charm collectors, the Snow Babies of Department 56 continue to enchant, and Elizabeth Heineman explores the artistic symbolism of the Menorah. It’s a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and the traditions that bring us together.

Whether you’re unwrapping vintage ornaments, hunting holiday treasures, or simply soaking up the glow of the season, this issue is packed with inspiration and joy for all.