Old World Christmas

The Story Behind Santa wants to keep you and his friends at the North Pole safe this Christmas so he s wearing a mask. You may not see Santa s smile behind the mask but the twinkle in his eyes will...

Santa's family adores Christmas traditions! Each year Santa dresses in his perfect lumberjack attire, and his loved ones head out to the woods to select the perfect Christmas tree for their home...

The Story Behind St. Nicholas was a very kind and benevolent bishop who was legendary for performing miracles many years ago. Today, he is the patron saint of children and the European equivalent of...

The Story Behind Santa has traded in his sleigh for a kayak to explore the beautiful scenery along the water. Santa loves the exercise and the opportunity to update his nice and naughty list with...

The Story Behind According to legend, bells rang throughout the world when Christ was born. Traditionally, bells have been used throughout Europe and America to ring in the Christmas season. Bell...

The Story Behind Little libraries are a recent trend to share the love of reading, learning and community. Avid readers build a little library, place it in the front yard and the community is able to...

Military tags, also known as, dog tags, serve as an identification tool for military personnel. Small and seldom seen, these tags hold a special place in people's hearts and are often highly regarded...

Next to his horse, a saddle is a cowboy's most valuable possession. The Western Saddle has a horn up front for tying on a rope or holding onto when things get rough! On the trail, a good saddle...

The Story Behind Native Americans highly regard the land and animals that provide for them. Constantly showing respect and honor is very important to this culture. When an animal is killed for food,...

A beautiful, ripe apple is a traditional gift to a favorite teacher. It started years ago in New England when teachers were usually paid in foodstuffs. This glass apple, perched on a stack of books,...

Graduation from high school or college is an important accomplishment. Receiving a diploma means the recipient has successfully completed their course of studies. The glass Diploma ornament makes a...

The Story Behind Burning a Yule Log is a tradition celebrated in many countries around Christmastime. Since fire serves as a source of warmth and light during the cold darkness of winter, a special...