Old World Christmas

The Story Behind Love is in the air when you can smell a fresh cup of coffee brewing. To keep that coffee fresh, foil-lined bags protect and preserve roasted coffee so that it can be best enjoyed by...

The Story Behind Bacon, a staple breakfast food often paired with eggs, seems to go in and out of favor in the culinary world. It currently is experiencing a dramatic increase in popularity. Now, it...

The Story Behind Unicorns are found in storybooks and tall tales from around the world, leading one to wonder if they really do exist. Living deep in the forest and among fields of wild flowers,...

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...

The Story Behind Legend has it that the first avocado was eaten by a Mayan Princess in Mexico around 300 B.C. It is also known as the alligator pear which describes the fruit s texture and pear shape...

The Story Behind Affectionately known as Aussie, the Australian Shepherd was actually developed on ranches in the United States. Aussies continue to be valued by stockmen for their versatility and...

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,...

The Story Behind This simple plastic and almost indestructible toy has entertained millions of children since 1938. Unlike the more expensive toy soldiers in hobby shops, these soldiers were...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of happiness and joy, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of happiness and joy, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the...

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...

The Story Behind Alpine Time Clock Shoppe 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...