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Christmas Gifts~This section has our Christmas gifts, including Fair Trade cards and ornaments, a fairy to top the tree and music for the festive season.~~~9424~9428~~

Enamelled Bell Christmas Ornament~Made from enamelled copper by a co-operative in Chile. Fair trade, 7.5cm (excl. hook)~Made from enamelled copper by a co-operative in Chile. Fair trade, 7.5cm (excl. hook)~Enamelled Bell Christmas Ornament|GC13|~9424~9432~~

Enamelled Star Decoration~Shaped from copper and bronze, with a central enamelled disc. Made by a co-operative in Chile and fair trade. 6cm x 7.5cm.~Shaped from copper and bronze, with a central enamelled disc. Made by a co-operative in Chile and fair trade. 6cm x 7.5cm.~Enamelled Star Decoration|GC14|~9424~9434~~

Velveteen Christmas Bauble~Luxurious velveteen bauble in glowing red and green with gold trim, braid and beads. Made for a fair trade group in the Philippines. 7.5cm.~Luxurious velveteen bauble in glowing red and green with gold trim, braid and beads. Made for a fair trade group in the Philippines. 7.5cm.~Velveteen Christmas Bauble|GC15|~9424~9436~~

Bead and Wire Parcel Decoration~Neat little bundles of bead-covered wire, in an array of colours (one supplied). Made in Zimbabwe for a fair trade organisation. 4.5cm~Neat little bundles of bead-covered wire, in an array of colours (one supplied). Made in Zimbabwe for a fair trade organisation. 4.5cm~Bead and Wire Parcel Decoration|GC15|~9424~9438~~

Bead and Wire Bell Decoration~Another lovely decoration for the Christmas tree, made from wire and beads by a fair trade organisation in Zimbabwe. Assorted colours. 4cm.~Another lovely decoration for the Christmas tree, made from wire and beads by a fair trade organisation in Zimbabwe. Assorted colours. 4cm.~Bead and Wire Bell Decoration|GC17|~9424~9440~~

Beaded and Embroidered Christmas Decorations~
Striking hanging ornaments, in a wide assortment of colours and designs, variously beaded and embroidered, all lovely. You may well be tempted to find a place to display them all year.~~~9424~9509~~

Hanging Silk Decoration with Tassel~Square, embroidered "cushions" with a beaded tassel decoration. Assorted colours. Fair Trade. 4cm square.~Square, embroidered "cushions" with a beaded tassel decoration. Assorted colours. Fair Trade. 4cm square.~New Product Item|SK09|~9424~9511~~

Hanging Silk Decoration with Bead Trim~Round, embroidered, silk ornament, trimmed all round the edge with beaded braiding. Approx. 4cm dia. Assorted colours. Fair Trade.~Round, embroidered, silk ornament, trimmed all round the edge with beaded braiding. Approx. 4cm dia. Assorted colours. Fair Trade.~Hanging Silk Decoration with Bead Trim|SK10|~9424~9513~~

Triple Tasselled Hanging Decoration~Three embroidered silk shapes, round and square, joined together and finished with a beaded tassel. Approx. 18cm long. Assorted colours. Fair Trade.~Three embroidered silk shapes, round and square, joined together and finished with a beaded tassel. Approx. 18cm long. Assorted colours. Fair Trade.~Triple Tasselled Hanging Decoration|SK11|~9424~9515~~

Felt Heart-in-Heart~Stuffed, felt, outline-heart decoration, one side red, one side white, inside which hangs a small, sequinned, felt heart in the same red-white colourway.14cm. Fair Trade.~Stuffed, felt, outline-heart decoration, one side red, one side white, inside which hangs a small, sequinned, felt heart in the same red-white colourway.14cm. Fair Trade.~Felt Heart-in-Heart|HT12|~9424~9520~~

Wooden Fairy Decorations~Five ethereal, magical figures in palest pink and lilac, with just a hint of sparkle and fine gauze wings. Painted both sides. 5cm.~Five ethereal, magical figures in palest pink and lilac, with just a hint of sparkle and fine gauze wings. Painted both sides. 5cm.~Wooden Fairy Decorations|BC01|~9424~9444~~

Flower Fairy Figure~Dressed in a fabulous confection of white organza and ribbon, with cascading, pastel organza flowers. Her presence would grace any room, but she would make a particularly lovely decoration for a girl's bedroom. She can be used to top the Christmas tree, but such beauty surely deserves year-round exposure. With her own wooden stand and gift boxed. 26cm.~Dressed in a fabulous confection of white organza and ribbon, with cascading, pastel organza flowers. Her presence would grace any room, but she would make a particularly lovely decoration for a girl's bedroom. She can be used to top the Christmas tree, but such beauty surely deserves year-round exposure. With her own wooden stand and gift boxed. 26cm.~Flower Fairy Figure|BC05|~9424~9443~~

New Orleans Christmas~Deck the halls with blues, jazz and swing holiday classics from the Big Easy. No matter where you are, the Christmas season has its own unique sound. The voices of carollers going from door to door, congregations singing at midnight mass, or the song about grandma's unfortunate incident with a reindeer are all part of what Christmastime sounds like. In New Orleans, the music reflects the city's deep love for making age-old holiday traditions new again. Well-known songs are sung with a different feeling, while newly composed songs fondly recall favourite holiday memories. On New Orleans Christmas, Putumayo has captured the unique and vibrant voice of this city with a collection of holiday favourites decked in the blues, jazz and swing flavours for which the Crescent City is famous. Tracks include:

• Big Al Carson with Lars Edegran & his Santa Claus Revelers - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
• James Andrews - Christmas in New Orleans
• Ingrid Lucia - 'Zat You, Santa Claus?
• Heritage Hall Jazz Band with Gregg Stafford - Silver Bells
• Banu Gibson & The New Orleans Hot Jazz - I'll Be Home For Christmas
• Papa Don Vappie's New Orleans Jazz Band - Please Come Home for Christmas
• Ellis Marsalis - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• John Boutté - White Christmas
• Topsy Chapman with Lars Edegran & his Santa Claus Revelers - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
• New Birth Brass Band - Santa's Second Line
• Dukes of Dixieland - Holiday Time in New Orleans

To date, Putumayo has donated over $200,000 of the proceeds from the sale of its New Orleans CD to local charities and non-profit organisations whose commitment to revitalisation is helping restore the city to its former state. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of New Orleans Christmas will be donated to New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity in support of their Musicians' Village Project.~Deck the halls with blues, jazz and swing holiday classics from the Big Easy. No matter where you are, the Christmas season has its own unique sound. The voices of carollers going from door to door, congregations singing at midnight mass, or the song about grandma's unfortunate incident with a reindeer are all part of what Christmastime sounds like. In New Orleans, the music reflects the city's deep love for making age-old holiday traditions new again. Well-known songs are sung with a different feeling, while newly composed songs fondly recall favourite holiday memories. On New Orleans Christmas, Putumayo has captured the unique and vibrant voice of this city with a collection of holiday favourites decked in the blues, jazz and swing flavours for which the Crescent City is famous. Tracks include:

• Big Al Carson with Lars Edegran & his Santa Claus Revelers - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
• James Andrews - Christmas in New Orleans
• Ingrid Lucia - 'Zat You, Santa Claus?
• Heritage Hall Jazz Band with Gregg Stafford - Silver Bells
• Banu Gibson & The New Orleans Hot Jazz - I'll Be Home For Christmas
• Papa Don Vappie's New Orleans Jazz Band - Please Come Home for Christmas
• Ellis Marsalis - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• John Boutté - White Christmas
• Topsy Chapman with Lars Edegran & his Santa Claus Revelers - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
• New Birth Brass Band - Santa's Second Line
• Dukes of Dixieland - Holiday Time in New Orleans

To date, Putumayo has donated over $200,000 of the proceeds from the sale of its New Orleans CD to local charities and non-profit organisations whose commitment to revitalisation is helping restore the city to its former state. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of New Orleans Christmas will be donated to New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity in support of their Musicians' Village Project.~New Orleans Christmas|2912|~9424~9446~~

Christmas Around the World~Putumayo gives the holiday season an international flavour with Christmas Around the World, a collection of familiar Christmas songs performed by artists from all over the globe. From a Cuban rendition of "Joy to the World" to a flamenco version of "White Christmas," Christmas Around the World adds a unique twist to the classic carols that enliven the holidays.

In a world that is constantly changing, Christmas is a time for revisiting the familiar customs and rituals that connect everyone to generations past. While Christmas is celebrated in different ways around the world, among the unifying elements that help create holiday spirit are the songs, hymns, and carols that serve as the soundtrack for the season. And, though every country has its own unique songs, there are certain melodies that have crossed every border.

Most of the songs on Christmas Around the World will sound familiar, though a few are traditional melodies from a region or culture. All conjure up the Christmas spirit and add a special, international flavour to the holiday ambiance.

Tracks include:

• New York Twoubadou - Joyeux Noël
• Steve Schuch & Night Heron Consort - Here We Come A-Wassailing
• Liuba Maria Hevia - Venid Fieles Todos (Adeste Fidelis)
• Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds - St. Nicholas
• Cuba L.A. - Deck the Hall
• Banks Soundtech Steel Orchestra - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• Los Reyes - White Christmas
• Michael Doucet - We Three Kings
• Dan Crary - What Child is This
• Pepe Castillo - Aguinaldo Jibaro
• Kali - Douce Nuit (Silent Night)
• Ramon F, Veloz - Paz en la Tierra (Joy to the World)

~Putumayo gives the holiday season an international flavour with Christmas Around the World, a collection of familiar Christmas songs performed by artists from all over the globe. From a Cuban rendition of "Joy to the World" to a flamenco version of "White Christmas," Christmas Around the World adds a unique twist to the classic carols that enliven the holidays.

In a world that is constantly changing, Christmas is a time for revisiting the familiar customs and rituals that connect everyone to generations past. While Christmas is celebrated in different ways around the world, among the unifying elements that help create holiday spirit are the songs, hymns, and carols that serve as the soundtrack for the season. And, though every country has its own unique songs, there are certain melodies that have crossed every border.

Most of the songs on Christmas Around the World will sound familiar, though a few are traditional melodies from a region or culture. All conjure up the Christmas spirit and add a special, international flavour to the holiday ambiance.

Tracks include:

• New York Twoubadou - Joyeux Noël
• Steve Schuch & Night Heron Consort - Here We Come A-Wassailing
• Liuba Maria Hevia - Venid Fieles Todos (Adeste Fidelis)
• Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds - St. Nicholas
• Cuba L.A. - Deck the Hall
• Banks Soundtech Steel Orchestra - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• Los Reyes - White Christmas
• Michael Doucet - We Three Kings
• Dan Crary - What Child is This
• Pepe Castillo - Aguinaldo Jibaro
• Kali - Douce Nuit (Silent Night)
• Ramon F, Veloz - Paz en la Tierra (Joy to the World)

~Christmas Around the World|2914|~9424~9445~~