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The Story Behind Birds are symbols of joy and happiness, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas Tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the gas flame in the workshop prompted the birds to sing...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of happiness and joy, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the gas flame in the workshop prompted the birds to sing...

The Story Behind Sometimes referred to as a sea parrot, the puffin spends six to eight months of the year on the open sea. Under water they use their wings to swim while guiding themselves with their feet. Unlike the penguin, they are able to fly...

Mouth-blown hand painted Christmas ornament.

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, Two Turtle Doves symbolize the Old and New Testaments. Years ago, the song served as a secret means of teaching English Catholics the basics of their faith, which was outlawed at the time. This carol has lost...

The chicken coop, or hen house is a safety zone for chickens. It provides an indoor protected area for chickens to sleep, lay eggs and nest. Chicken coops can be simple structures or extravagant creations. These feathery friends produce nutritious food...

The Story Behind At first glance, the white crowned sparrow appears to be a plain, unimpressive bird. But, look closely and you'll find that this bird has remarkable markings on its head and bill. Birds adorn the Christmas tree to bring the joy and hope...

Blue Jays are noisy, fearless and energetic. They are talented in cleverly surviving with the least amount of effort. The crest on their heads symbolizes higher knowledge, which must be focused to be helpful. Blue Jays serve as harbingers in times when...

The Story Behind The origin of the Spring Chicken phrase is factual; farmers found chickens born in the spring brought better prices than old chickens that survived the winter. Chickens are vital to farm life; they lay eggs, produce fertilizer and...

The Story Behind This Hen on Nest ornament is a beautiful symbol of the warmth and safety of home, farm, and family. Our adorable chicken Christmas tree ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold; then a hot solution of liquid silver...

The Story Behind Considered by many to be the most beautiful ducks, the brilliantly plumed male Wood Duck and the less showy female make a distinctive whistling sound. These shy, retiring water fowl live in ponds and sluggish streams surrounded by...

The Turkey symbolizes altruism and self-sacrifice. It is the centerpiece of today s Thanksgiving dinner, which commemorates the first Thanksgiving in 1621, when the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a harvest meal. Ben Franklin championed the turkey...