Christmas Ornaments

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 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 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 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...

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...

The Story Behind Since ancient times, owls have been popular symbols of wisdom because they look so thoughtful and serious. Since they can see in the dark, they represent seeing through the darkness of ignorance. This owl's bright, colorful plumage...

The Story Behind Creating delicious holiday treats and meals for family and friends is an important part of holiday celebrations around the world. This festive glass Holiday Cookbook ornament honors a favorite tradition of the Christmas season food, and...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of happiness and joy, and 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...

The Story Behind Dogs selflessly give humans their unconditional love and loyalty. Throughout history, dogs have been faithful friends and workmates, even giving their lives to protect or rescue their owners. No wonder dogs are considered man s best...

The Story Behind Long ago, strawberries were served at festivals and special occasions for peace and prosperity. The indulgence of chocolate combined with a fresh strawberry creates a favorite mouth-watering dessert popular today. Measurements: 3 X 2.25...

The Story Behind Delicious and slightly exotic, American Chinese cuisine is extremely popular in the United States. In fact, there are nearly three times as many Chinese restaurants in the U.S. as there are McDonalds! Instantly recognizable, uniquely...