Ornaments

Hearts are associated with love and Valentine's Day. The heart is also a symbol of the love of Christ, whose birth we celebrate at Christmastime. This glass Peppermint Heart ornament combines these two celebrations and makes the perfect keepsake for a...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. Constructed in stages beginning in 1174, it started to lean when the third of its eight stories was built. It still stands today and is one of the most...

The Story Behind The Wedding Heart combines the most powerful symbols of love the heart, roses, and rings. Entwined, the rings are round-shaped circles having no end that symbolize mutual and everlasting love. When exchanged, they are outward signs of...

The Story Behind Ferrets are very intelligent and highly curious pets. These loving animals require a great deal of interaction from their owners or they can become quite bored and then mischievous. This furry friend was looking to join the Christmas...

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 In 1993, the French created Le D cret Pain which states that a baguette must be made on premises where sold, and can only consist of wheat flour, water, yeast & salt. Enjoy your stick bread dipped in your morning coffee or generously...

The Story Behind Since the Stone Age, mankind has relied on this amazingly useful tool. Today it s a simple steel head attached to a wooden handle, and comes in a variety of sizes depending on your chopping needs. The hatchet is a single-handed axe,...

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 Scottish Terriers are small, short-legged, sturdily-built dogs that were originally bred to hunt badgers and foxes. They are absolutely dependable and loyal, but often have a feisty nature. The Scottish Terrier's bold confidence embodies...

The pea can be traced all the way back to 4800 BC in Egypt. Thomas Jefferson introduced English peas to the United States and grew them on his estate. The Peapod protects the delicate peas inside and is usually discarded, except with the more delicate...

The Story Behind The United States Army is the oldest and most senior branch of the U.S. military, founded in 1775. The Army participates in conflicts worldwide and is the major ground-based offensive and defensive force for the U.S. Soldiers active and...

The Story Behind Tchaikovsky s famous ballet, The Nutcracker Suite, tells the story of Clara, who is given a nutcracker for Christmas. She falls asleep and dreams it has come to life. After a battle with the Mouse King, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince...