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FREE personalization with purchase! Make your gift a personal one by customizing with a name and/or date. We offer a large selection of personalizable gifts and ornaments for all sorts of occasions. And hanging ornaments can be featured in a variety of...

The Story Behind As American as apple pie, a toy dump truck is an iconic part of childhood. Moving heaps of marbles, rocks and dirt has entertained many children and inspired imaginations for dozens of years. Celebrate and cherish those childhood...

The Story Behind North Pole Engine Co. #1 Firehouse has a small hole on its underside designed to borrow a standard bulb from your Christmas tree to light up the cottage. Upon lighting your cottage, you will immediately discover the first of many...

The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses as they were originally used to study small bugs. The first microscope was invented by Hans and Zacharius Jansen in the 1600s and has gone through numerous improvements over the centuries. Today, we can...

Originally intended to cover a nurse's hair for hygienic purposes, the Nurse's Cap became an object of pride for nursing students. Receiving a cap was an important achievement! No longer mandatory, it still symbolizes the nursing profession and is a...

From construction sites to do-it-yourself projects, a toolbox is a true necessity. Toolboxes organize, carry and protect tools. The toolbox ornament makes a great gift for a favorite builder, craftsman or handyman who will undoubtedly cherish the...

The Story Behind With age comes wisdom, specifically wisdom teeth, the third set of molars. The term molar tooth comes from the Latin word meaning millstone tooth; it perfectly explains the molar s function. Reminisce tooth fairy tales as you hang the...

The Police Badge is recognized as a symbol of authority, and to the officers who wear it, it also represents their dedication and pride in providing public safety and service. Each department has its own badge, but many share similar symbols like the...

The Story Behind Long ago, ship builders coated their hats in pitch and left them in the sun to cure. The hats hardened and served to protect the workers heads during dangerous work. Today s construction helmets have evolved and have become a symbol of...

The Story Behind There is no greater sign in home-ownership than a Sold sign, whether you re buying or selling a home! Buying and selling a home is a great achievement to be celebrated. Cherish the memories of that home for years to come as you hang this...

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Meals, desserts and snacks are prepared with love and fondness each day but especially around the holidays. Cooks have been using appliances in the kitchen for decades to make the work easier, including the hand...

The Story Behind For centuries, firefighters have used helmets to protect their heads while risking their lives to extinguish flames. While the shape and materials have changed throughout the time, the fireman s helmet has always been a symbol of these...

The Story Behind What could be better than that childhood favorite a shiny, bright red Fire Truck! Toymakers often turned real-life items into toys for children, so they could learn as they played. A child could imagine being a heroic firefighter bravely...

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 Creating delicious holiday treats and meals for family and friends is an important part of holiday celebrations around the world. This festive glass Holiday Cookbook ornament honors a favorite tradition of the Christmas season food, and...

The Story Behind The chain saw is a versatile portable power saw that can be used for pruning tree limbs, cutting firewood, felling entire trees or creating a piece of wooden art! This unique glass Chain Saw ornament makes a great gift for a woodsman,...

The Story Behind Photography is one of the most popular hobbies today. Camera technology has allowed amateurs to spectacularly capture moments and images with professional quality. Celebrate the photographer in your family whether it be mom, dad or a...

The Story Behind Celebrate the special talents of a favorite hair stylist with this beautiful glass ornament. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was...

This nurse uniform ornament from Kurt Adler is a great way to honor your favorite nurse. It features a white nurse's uniform a box of "Nurses Make It Better" bandages, a syringe and thermometer and nurses hat dangle that can be written on for...

The Story Behind On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon, 4 days after Apollo 11 was launched. They spent about 3 hours on the surface, gathered rock and dirt samples, planted an American flag and left a sign that said, We...

The Story Behind An ambulance is a vehicle used to transport ill or injured people. It contains life-support equipment and is staffed with well-trained medical personnel, so patients receive specialized care while being transported to the hospital...

The Story Behind The United States Air Force is the aerial and space warfare service of the Armed Forces. Established in 1907 as part of the Army, the Air Force was formed as a separate branch in 1947. As the largest and most technologically advanced...

The Story Behind Pets become members of our family and so it is essential to seek the very best health care professionals for our beloved pets. A veterinarian must have an incredible working knowledge of common pets and livestock to serve communities...

The Story Behind Outer space is the final frontier. Children and adults dream of traveling out of the Earth s atmosphere. Space shuttles brought us the first man on the moon and extend all the way to Mars now! Celebrate childhood dreams and the...

The Story Behind Scrubs are worn by surgeons, nurses, physicians and other medical care providers in hospitals. Originally designed as sanitary clothing for surgeons to wear as they scrubbed in for surgery. Now, they are worn by many hospital personnel...

Children around the world send letters to the North Pole in hopes that Santa will read and grant their wishes. The North Pole is a small community and requires its residents, Santa included, to have many jobs. Santa is the town s postman. He makes sure...

The Story Behind Imagine seeing Earth from outer space, the gleaming blue waters, formations of land only seen on maps. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has sent dozens of people out of this world to explore the unknown. Honor space...

The Story Behind Santa has arrived and is ready to go to work. He s traded in his gift bag for a toolbox and wrench and is ready to complete that half-completed home project. This has topped the list of many homeowners this year! Let s get to...

The Story Behind Order! Order! Let this court come to session! This is a symbol of authority, respect and order. Used by judges in the court of law in the United States, the gavel is often a symbol of achievement for the career of an attorney. Used also...