Animals

The Story Behind One of the most recognizable whale species, the beluga whale is known for its white color and melon head. The beluga whale s nicknames include sea canary and squid hound. Belugas live in pods of three to 200 along the coastal region of...

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...

The Story Behind For centuries it was believed that the eagle could look directly into 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...

The Story Behind This whimsical 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 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...

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 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 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 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 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 The humpback whale is distinctive because of its immense size and breaching behaviors. The whales weigh up to 80,000 pounds and some reach 52 feet long! Males are especially fascinating for their complex songs, lasting 10-20 minutes...

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,...

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 The Clydesdale is a magnificent and hardworking draft horse known for its strength and versatility. Derived from strong farm horses of the Clydesdale region of Scotland, they have been used for pulling heavy loads for over 300 years...

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...