Gifts

The Story Behind Bears are symbols of strength and bravery, and none are more -fierce than a mother protecting her cubs. Most of the time, however, bears are gentle and good-natured, and can actually be quite playful. Because bears hibernate, they...

The Story Behind Baseball has been exciting its fans for more than years. From the playground, to the high school field, to the ballpark stadium, baseball is one of the most popular sports in America. In fact, it is referred to as our national game and...

The Story Behind The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is distinctive by its blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. Barn Swallows live in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Birds...

The Story Behind Known by many names, such as Straw and Ghost, this nocturnal hunter consumes about 4 rodents a night. They mate for life, and have a distinct screech. Its powerful eyesight & sensitive hearing make the owl a successful bird of prey...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of joy and happiness so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas Tree. With its striking orange and black plumage, the Oriole is a favorite among birdwatchers and is eagerly awaited each spring migration...

Balloons and celebrations go hand-in-hand. Whether it be a birthday, anniversary or holiday, balloons bring the fun to a party! First used for military communications, science and transportation, it didn t take long for common folk to discover the fun of...

The Story Behind The bagel originates in Poland. Traditionally, they were formed by hand, boiled and then baked. Today, there are numerous flavors and styles that vary as much as the cities they re from. The dense, chewy inside and crisp exterior is a...

The Story Behind Love is in the air when you can smell a fresh cup of coffee brewing. To keep that coffee fresh, foil-lined bags protect and preserve roasted coffee so that it can be best enjoyed by the drinker. Morning, noon or night coffee awakens the...

The Story Behind Bacon, a staple breakfast food often paired with eggs, seems to go in and out of favor in the culinary world. It currently is experiencing a dramatic increase in popularity. Now, it is even found in sweet foods such as donuts and ice...

The Story Behind Unicorns are found in storybooks and tall tales from around the world, leading one to wonder if they really do exist. Living deep in the forest and among fields of wild flowers, unicorns are highly sought after for their healing and...

The Story Behind The gentle Bluebird is considered to be a symbol of happiness and fulfillment. Bluebirds were once quite common, but are becoming more rarely seen. Folklore says when a bluebird is spotted, it is a reminder to enjoy and appreciate your...

The Story Behind Legend has it that the first avocado was eaten by a Mayan Princess in Mexico around 300 B.C. It is also known as the alligator pear which describes the fruit s texture and pear shape. This beautiful glass ornament was carefully crafted...