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The Story Behind Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that brings families and friends together to pray and remember the loved ones who have passed away and to help support the spiritual journey. It is believed the gates of heaven...

The Story Behind Dalmatians developed a special relationship with horses, calming and protecting them. Due to this trait and their attractive coats, they became popular as carriage dogs, riding along and standing guard when the owners were away. When...

The Story Behind Dachshunds, also known as wiener dogs due to their long build and short legs, were bred for below ground work. They are affectionate, clever and courageous with a lively disposition. The Dachshund embodies power in a small package...

A trip on a Cruise Ship offers a vacation where the voyage and the ship's amenities are a large part of the experience. Organized like a floating resort, a Cruise Ship offers fabulous food, entertainment and cultural adventures. This beautiful Cruise...

The Story Behind Oh, the simplicity of a cornmeal-battered hot dog on a stick! Many folks claim it's invention but it was patented in 1927 by Mr. S.S. Jenkins of Buffalo, NY. Over 630,000 are sold annually at the Texas State Fair. And yellow mustard is...

The Story Behind Cookie and gingerbread houses depict one of the favorite traditions of the holiday season sweets! Creating elaborate and realistic buildings made entirely out of cookies, candies, and sweets, started years ago and continues as a favorite...

Successfully completing a course of studies to graduate from high school or college is a significant accomplishment. This beautiful, handcrafted glass "Congrats Graduate!" ornament makes a perfect keepsake to commemorate this important event...

The Story Behind Dating as far back as 221 BC, in the Qin dynasty, people have been using compasses to help find their way. Originally the Chinese used a lodestone compass to tell fortunes, and later developed the luopan for Fung Shui. By the 11th...

The Story Behind For centuries, coffee has been a favorite beverage around the world. In today's fast-paced culture, "coffee-to-go" has become increasingly popular. Now to the delight of coffee drinkers, many drive-thru venders offer premium coffee and...

The Story Behind For centuries, coffee has been a favorite beverage around the world. In diners and restaurants coffee is served from coffee pots to caffeinate and energize its drinker. The coffee pot ornament makes a great gift for a waitress, waiter or...

The Story Behind A coach s influence does not stop when the game ends. Coaches shape character and integrity for life by teaching athletes how to manage emotions, perseverance, resilience and conquering fears. The Coach s Whistle ornament makes a great...

The Story Behind The first motorhome was built by Raymond Frank so that he could take his family on vacation to the Midwest and Florida. His invention caught the eye of other travelers who soon requested that Frank build more. Suddenly an industry was...