Gifts

The Story Behind The legend of Santa Claus is derived from the European figure St. Nicholas and American writers who wrote children s poems in the 19th century. Santa Claus became the jolly man clad in red the folk hero all children dream about on...

The Story Behind Angels are thought to be our link to God and heaven. Symbolizing purity, peace and love, angels are a comforting presence. They are portrayed as hovering over, protecting and guiding those who follow. Celebrate and remember passed loved...

The Story Behind The teapot was derived from ceramic kettles and wine pots made of bronze and other metals in the Chinese culture for thousands of years. Early teapots were small and designed for a single drinker. Today, a hot cup of tea is the perfect...

The Story Behind Nestled in quaint little villages, cottages represent the heritage and culture of the glass ornament artisans. They often created images that reflected their day to day lives. Therefore, cottage ornaments were proudly styled after the...

Do you want a hippopotamus for Christmas? The Story Behind: The hippopotamus is the third largest land animal and is native to Africa. Its name comes from the Greek words hippos meaning horse and patamos meaning river since its cries sound similar to a...

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Meals, desserts and snacks are prepared with love and fondness each day but especially around the holidays. Cooks have been using appliances in the kitchen for decades to make the work easier, including the hand...

The Story Behind This furry little rodent makes a delightful solitary pet for the night owl in your family. Hamsters prefer to be alone and spend most of the day snoozing. But when the sun goes down, they are ready to run on their wheel! They are...

The Story Behind Grandchildren hold a special place in grandpa s heart. They joyfully shower grandchildren with love and attention and are notorious for spoiling them. Grandpas also have the privilege of sharing family history and wisdom. Cherish your...

The Story Behind Gardens sustain us with their delicious bounty of fruits, herbs and vegetables. They heal us with medicinal plants and inspire us by providing beautiful flowers. Honor your favorite gardener with this beautiful glass Garden Trowel...

The Story Behind The sea otter makes its home on the shores of the Pacific Ocean where it swims, dives and forages. Sea otters are exceptional animals for their use of tools. They are known to use rocks to dislodge and open shells so the hungry otter can...

The Story Behind For centuries, firefighters have used helmets to protect their heads while risking their lives to extinguish flames. While the shape and materials have changed throughout the time, the fireman s helmet has always been a symbol of these...

The Story Behind What could be better than that childhood favorite a shiny, bright red Fire Truck! Toymakers often turned real-life items into toys for children, so they could learn as they played. A child could imagine being a heroic firefighter bravely...