Red Cardinal on a Christmas Bell Limoges Box

A bright red cardinal perches on top of a Christmas bell in this porcelain box, a classic image of the winter season. Painted by hand in Limoges, France, it is a Limoges box that brightens the darkest days of the year.

Red Against the Snow

Cardinals stay through the coldest months, and their scarlet feathers stand out against bare branches and snowy yards. Many people believe a cardinal visiting the yard is a sign that a loved one is near. Paired with a holiday bell, the bird becomes a cheerful messenger of the season.

Feeder Watchers and Holiday Hosts

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a winter bird, Christmas bell or cardinal collection
• Pairs with pinecone, snowman and wreath pieces

A Visitor Each December

Set it on a kitchen windowsill facing the bird feeder, on a mantel with evergreen garland, or on a sideboard among holiday candles. It is a meaningful gift for a bird watcher, a member of the local Audubon society, or someone remembering a family member at Christmas. Because cardinals are the state bird of several states, it also suits a hometown memento for Virginia, Ohio, Illinois or Kentucky.