Ornaments

The Story Behind Popcorn has been enjoyed for thousands of years in the Americas where it originated. Today, popcorn is a popular snack at the movies, county fairs, and at any casual event. The Popcorn ornament serves as a wonderful reminder of all the...

The Story Behind Many years ago, Chinese emperors kept rare animals within their palace gardens, and the most treasured were the pandas. The Chinese poet Bai Joyo wrote that the panda had magical powers which could ward off evil spirits and natural...

The Story Behind The earliest S'more recipe is listed in the Girl Scouts' handbook of 1927. The traditional treat is made with marshmallows toasted over a campfire, graham crackers and a section of chocolate bar. It is said that a S'more is so tasty that...

The Story Behind This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and...

The Story Behind When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! The lemon is prized for its vibrant yellow color as a beautiful addition to any holiday or culinary display. It has a sour taste, however, so the tart flavor of a lemon, like life itself, is...

The Story Behind As American as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie. Although sausages originated centuries ago, they didn t become Hot Dogs until they were put on a bun, which first happened in St. Louis in 1880. In 1902, during a New York Giants baseball...

Cookies have been popular for centuries, and Sandwich Cookies, with their sweet, creamy filling between two crisp cookie wafers, have been an American favorite for over years. So whether you eat them whole, dunked in milk, or twist them apart to eat the...

The Story Behind Sushi was originally a Japanese method of preserving fish by combining it with rice and vinegar. Today, sushi has evolved into a popular culinary art. Though this beautifully handcrafted glass ornament is nonedible, it whimsically...

The Story Behind This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and...

Peanuts symbolize mystery since their shells completely hide their contents. Called treasures beneath the ground, nuts are also associated with wisdom because their contents are compact, sustaining, and enclosed within a single shell. Long ago peanuts...

The Story Behind The Taco is a traditional food in Mexico and is very popular here in the United States too. Consisting of a folded corn tortilla filled with any variety of meat, cheese, beans and vegetables, it is then doused with a spicy sauce. Tacos...

The Story Behind Mushrooms are associated with nature and the beauty of the forest. Finding a mushroom in the woods is like finding a lucky penny good fortune is just around the corner! A mushroom ornament on your Christmas tree symbolizes a reverence...

The Sugar Cookie ornament depicts one of the most anticipated traditions of the Christmas season the baking and eating of sweets! Creating elaborate and whimsical holiday cookies decorated with frosting and candies started years ago and continues today...

The Story Behind This critter is the original tree-hugger, whose prehistoric ancestors were the size of an elephant! Although arboreal by design, sloths love to swim and are faster in the water than on land. Their rough fur is often covered in bugs &...

The Story Behind The nocturnal Leopard is the most elusive of the large cats. It is very powerful and able to run in bursts of speed up to 36 miles per hour. Unlike most cats, it likes to swim. The shrewd Leopard can survive in diverse environments and...

The Story Behind Cats are affectionate and intelligent companions, yet often independent. As kittens, they are also frisky, friendly, and adorable! This hand-painted and glittered ornament depicts Santa's Kitten, who has found its way into Santa's hat,...

The Story Behind This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and...

The Story Behind Cottages represent the heritage and culture of the glassblowers. They frequently created images that reflected their day to day lives. Ornaments were proudly styled after the homes in which they lived. This ornament is especially...

The Donkey signifies patience, courage, meekness and gentleness. According to Christian legends, donkeys originally had unmarked hides, but after Palm Sunday, when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a kind donkey, they all received the mark of the...

The Story Behind Living in the trees of Australia is one of the world's most lovable animals, the Koala Bear. With a round face, big nose, and fluffy ears, the Koala has often been used as a model for teddy bears. But these "bears" actually aren't bears...