Christmas Ornaments

The Story Behind Over the years the handcarved and painted Dala Horse has become a symbol of authentic Swedish handicraft and one of Sweden's most popular souvenirs. The name comes from its home province, Dalarna, in central Sweden. Most popular are the...

The Story Behind Quarter horses are a common horse breed in America. Exceptionally versatile, they are easy to train and are adopted as pets, compete in rodeo events or as a cowboy s transportation for gathering livestock. No matter the use for a quarter...

Horseshoes are considered to bring good luck. In the days when folks believed in the magical powers of iron, horseshoes were hung above a doorway to protect the inhabitants against witches and other evils. Hang this ornament on your Christmas tree to...

The Story Behind Despite their name and reputation, hermit crabs are social creatures and can live together in pairs or groups. A hermit crab s reputation is known for being independent, reclusive and anti-social. Perhaps this ornament is the perfect...

The Story Behind This heavenly fruit dip was invented by the Aztecs in Mexico, and can be as simple as mashing ripe avocados & tomatoes with sea salt. Over 45 million pounds of avocado will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday. Apollo 11 astronauts brought...

The Story Behind There is no place like home, unless you are a gardener. Then, there is no place like your greenhouse! Filled with warmth, new life and the hope of harvest, the greenhouse fills the soul with happiness. Gardening may look like work, but...

The Story Behind Golf, as we know it, was first played with a leather-covered ball stuffed with goose feathers. In the early 1900s the golf ball evolved into the form as we know it today. However, it was not until 1932that the golf ball was standardized...

The Story Behind Crochet takes a simple string of yarn and turns it into fabric. This art of taking something simple and turning it into a masterpiece has warmed many bodies and hearts for centuries. Designs can be simple to incredibly intricate lacework...

Covered Bridges recall simpler times and small towns where everyone knew their neighbors. Nicknamed kissing bridges, reasons are varied as to why they were covered perhaps to preserve the truss structure, to prevent oxen from balking when crossing water,...

The Story Behind In 1941, Charles Scanlon received his patent on the bright orange traffic cones we know today. Besides their practical safety use on the roadways, these cones have decorated such public monuments as the Duke of Wellington statue in...

The Story Behind The Coast Guard is a branch of the U.S. military charged with protecting people at sea. Their duties include searching for and rescuing people, ships and boats in danger at sea. In addition, the Coast Guard serves as law enforcement to...

The Story Behind Do you love to travel, camp and see new sights, but want the comfort of home? Take your home on the road and live a life of luxury as you travel in your home. Look inside and you ll find beds, bathroom, kitchen and more. Measurements: 1...