Ornaments

The Story Behind Hearts have long been associated with love and Valentine s Day. The heart is also a symbol of the love of Christ, whose birth we celebrate at Christmastime. The glass heart ornament is the perfect combination of both these celebrations...

Some friends come and go but a best friend stays with you for life to share trust, interests and experiences. Sometimes years can pass between visits and yet it feels as though you never skipped a beat. Recognize and remember your best friend this...

The Story Behind Crossword puzzles challenge the mind and pique the interest of the challenger. Most often appearing in newspapers and magazines, one is challenged each time they open the paper. The first crossword puzzle appeared in the December 1913...

The Story Behind Sharks have been living in the oceans for 350 million years. They are incredibly sensitive to sounds, scents, and vibrations making them efficient hunters. Sharks help to maintain the balance in fish species without sharks many fish...

The Story Behind This glass Football ornament makes a great gift for any sports enthusiast. It 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...

Of all the U.S. Navy uniform items, no item is as iconic as the white hat, affectionately called Dixie Cup. It is worn by the greenest of recruits and the saltiest of veterans alike. The hat was phased out of the Navy in the 1970s but brought back by...

Strained pineapple is a sweet concoction of rum, coconut cream/milk and pineapple juice, served in a hurricane glass, garnished with a pineapple wedge & maraschino cherry. Robert Cofresi, Puerto Rican pirate gave this drink to his crew, to boost...

A cosmopolitan, or cosmo cocktail is made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and freshly squeezed lime juice. The drink s history is disputed but is believed to have been created in the 1970s. The classic drink can bring out the holiday spirit in...

The Story Behind Legends of mermaids date back to ancient times. Always lovely, mermaids are human to the waist and have a fish tail below. They have beautiful voices and love to sing. Stories are told of mermaids rescuing sailors, or falling in love...

The Story Behind Neptune is the ancient Roman god of all water and the seas. He is depicted as a powerful bearded merman. His symbol of power is the trident, which he uses to bring life-giving springs of water or create devastating floods or storms at...

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 The Pi~nata is associated with Mexican fiestas and fun. It also has a Christian meaning. The candies inside the colorful paper figure are temptations, the blindfolded person stands for blind unwavering faith, and the stick symbolizes...