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Ornaments From Across the USA

Each year one-of-a-kind ornaments are made by Americans representing every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia. Explore some of the ornaments created for 2022's America Celebrates display.

ornament depicting many various symbols of Louisiana, including an alligator, a fleur de lis, a king cake, music notes, and a football
Ornament depicting people dancing in a tropical climate
ornament depicting an autumnal tree with flowers
ornament depicting a night sky against mountaintops; at the bottom of the ornament is a woven basket

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