Animals

The Story Behind Dogs selflessly give humans their unconditional love and loyalty. Beagles are one of the most popular scent hounds because of their energy, willingness to work and sweet dispositions. They make great family pets and truly enjoy their...

The Basset Hound was bred for English hunting. The scent hounds are known as very friendly, sweet, gentle and well-behaved, although they can be very stubborn when it comes to training. Basset hounds waddle their way through life with their droopy eyes...

These Noble Gems glass hummingbird clip-on ornaments by Kurt Adler are a beautiful addition to any holiday or theme party Decor. These ornaments feature delicate hummingbirds with bright color schemes and glitter complete with a clip on the bottom for...

The Story Behind According to legend, robins acquired their red breasts on the first Christmas. A robin saw the Christ Child shivering as the fire began to die, so the bird flew close to the embers and began fanning them with its wings. As the fire began...

The Story Behind Our little Western Bluebird with Clip is a symbol of happiness and fulfillment, as well as a reminder to be grateful for your many blessings! Bluebirds were once quite common, but are becoming more rarely seen. Take a moment to recall...

The Story Behind A dragon is a serpentine legendary creature appearing in folklore around the world. To most, dragons live in the middle ages, flying and breathing fire. These winged, horned, four-legged creatures spell doom and destruction, but none so...

he Story Behind Descendant of the Tibetan Mastiff, this sweet-natured working dog is a natural life guard, protector and help-mate. The "Newfie" can haul wood, take supplies to WWII soldiers, deliver milk to its neighbors or rescue drowning swimmers. Can...

The Story Behind Known for its playfulness and bushy tail, the squirrel is found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Its tail can be used for balance, as a form of parachute when falling from a high tree, and as a blanket in cold weather...

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 Frogs have long denoted good luck in business. Since a frog only travels forward, he is always progressing and as such he represents a prosperous future. So a frog ornament is often given as a gift at graduations, weddings, or to someone...

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 Elephants have long been symbols of strength, fidelity, wisdom, protection, and prosperity. In many cultures they are considered sacred animals. When shown with their trunks up, elephants are believed to bring good luck, and even to be...

The Story Behind Who would have thought that mixing an Irish Setter with a Poodle would create such a fantastic dog? The Irish Doodle is a friendly, medium-sized dog who rarely barks and is great with kids and other pets. Their coats are hypoallergenic...

The Story Behind Known for its playfulness and bushy tail, the squirrel is found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Its tail can be used for balance, as a form of parachute when falling from a high tree, or as a blanket in cold weather...

The Story Behind Hummingbirds live only in the western hemisphere and are prominent in many Native American legends. These tiny birds often act as intercessors between nature and the spirit world. Since their bright feathers are dazzling in the daylight,...

Do you want a hippopotamus for Christmas? The Story Behind: The hippopotamus is the third largest land animal and is native to Africa. Its name comes from the Greek words hippos meaning horse and patamos meaning river since its cries sound similar to a...

The Story Behind Many marvel at how the hedgehog can change his coat. It feels soft when he is gently held in one s hand and stroked, but he quickly turns into a prickly ball when frightened. So, the Hedgehog ornament reminds us to be gentle and kind to...

The Story Behind This friendly canine is related to the Bichon Frise and is a great companion dog. Known for its springy gait and hypoallergenic coat, the Havanese is the national dog of Cuba. This breed is easy to train and social, making it a great...

The Story Behind This furry little rodent makes a delightful solitary pet for the night owl in your family. Hamsters prefer to be alone and spend most of the day snoozing. But when the sun goes down, they are ready to run on their wheel! They are...

The Story Behind The lively and noisy Hairy Woodpecker is found almost everywhere. They eat harmful insects that they locate by feeling the vibrations that the moving insects make in the wood. So, these beautiful woodpeckers are beneficial to man by...

The Story Behind Having traveled the seas for over 100 million years, sea turtles have essentially remained unchanged. They survived beyond the extinction of the dinosaurs and are still present in the world's oceans today. All sea turtles are on the...

The Story Behind Found in coastal waters of all major oceans, the great white shark is known for its incredible size. Female sharks grow to 20 feet long and weigh in at 4,200 pounds. Great whites are the largest predatory fish. The great white s size isn...

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 Emperor Penguins are the largest of their species and spend winter on Antarctica s open ice. After the female lays a single egg, the father balances it on his feet and covers it with his warm layer of feathered skin. About two months,...

The Story Behind For centuries it was believed that the eagle could look directly in the sun and that it was reborn by diving into a fountain. Christians adopted this symbolism, comparing the eagle looking into the sun to Christ looking at His Father and...

The Story Behind Beavers have thick fur, webbed feet, and flat tails making them good swimmers and well adapted to their semiaquatic lives. They are peaceful, sociable, and incredibly industrious. Celebrate that exceptionally energetic and enthusiastic...

The Story Behind Dalmatians developed a special relationship with horses, calming and protecting them. Due to this trait and their attractive coats, they became popular as carriage dogs, riding along and standing guard when the owners were away. When...

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 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 Blue Jays are noisy, fearless and energetic. They are talented in cleverly surviving with the least amount of effort. The crest on their heads symbolizes higher knowledge, which must be focused to be helpful. Blue Jays serve as...

The Story Behind Blue Jays are noisy, fearless and energetic. They are talented in cleverly surviving with the least amount of effort. The crest on their heads symbolizes higher knowledge, which must be focused to be helpful. Blue Jays serve as...

The Story Behind Cancer, the crab, is the fourth sign of the zodiac. People born under this sign are traditional, sensitive, and nurturing. In ancient Greece, the crab was considered to be sacred, and in many eastern countries they are a good omen. In...

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 Bears are symbols of strength and bravery, and are often found on European heraldry. Because bears hibernate, they signify resurrection and the power of life over death. Bears can also represent bad temper, but most of the time they are...

The Story Behind The French name Bichon Fris translates to Curly Lap Dog. Intelligent, affectionate, lively and self-assured, they are hypoallergenic too! Bichon Frise are naturally sociable and are happiest as an active family member. They are...

The Story Behind Bears are symbols of strength and bravery, and none are more -fierce than a mother protecting her cubs. Most of the time, however, bears are gentle and good-natured, and can actually be quite playful. Because bears hibernate, they...

The Story Behind The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is distinctive by its blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. Barn Swallows live in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Birds...

The Story Behind Known by many names, such as Straw and Ghost, this nocturnal hunter consumes about 4 rodents a night. They mate for life, and have a distinct screech. Its powerful eyesight & sensitive hearing make the owl a successful bird of prey...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of joy and happiness so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas Tree. With its striking orange and black plumage, the Oriole is a favorite among birdwatchers and is eagerly awaited each spring migration...

The Story Behind The gentle Bluebird is considered to be a symbol of happiness and fulfillment. Bluebirds were once quite common, but are becoming more rarely seen. Folklore says when a bluebird is spotted, it is a reminder to enjoy and appreciate your...