An apple ornament resting on a stack of books is shorthand for gratitude, and it has been for a very long time. The tradition goes back to New England, where teachers were often paid in food rather than salary and a ripe apple counted as thanks. Give it in the last week before winter break or at the close of a school year.
Perfect for: teacher gifts, end of year thank yous, gifts for a principal, tutor gifts, professor gifts, and school auction baskets.
It is mouth-blown glass, shaped in a carved mold, then hand-painted and glittered in the tradition Old World Christmas has kept since the 1800s. It hangs from a standard hook, and it sits nicely on a classroom desk or a bookshelf once the season is over.
Add a card and a box of good chocolate, or find a few more Christmas ornaments for the rest of the faculty.
