This hand lettered Latin ornament is unique in the world. "Gaudete, Christus est Natus" is Latin for "Rejoice, Christ is born." It is the title of a medieval Spanish Christmas carol and it is an ancient phrase going back to time immemorial. I hand lettered it in ink and watercolor and then had fun decorating it with more ink and watercolor. From the Latin word "gaudete," we get the English word "gaudy." So I think this ornament is perfectly in the Christmas spirit! This design is fun for anyone who loves Christmas, who loves medieval music, who enjoys Renaissance fairs, who likes wassail! These ornaments are made of thick, high quality porcelain. The design is printed on one side only. Each ornament has a hole and includes a gold-toned string for hanging on the tree. The circle ornament is 2.75 inches in diameter. The star measures a little more than 3 inches from end to end. Ornaments are .12 inches thick.