Old World Christmas

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...

The Story Behind A basic necessity of life today, toilet paper is taken for granted by many. Before toilet paper was produced, people used stones, leaves and sand for hygiene. The first toilet paper...

Mouth blow hand painted Christmas ornament. 

The Story Behind Pickled cucumbers are a staple in kitchens across North America. One of the most popular is the dill pickle. Eaten whole, sliced, diced, or speared, pickles are a great way to...

Firefighting is a job which requires bravery, strength, quick thinking and a wide range of skills. Men and women serve their community as first responders and run toward an emergency to help others...

Happy birthday! This ornament signifies a coming of age tradition for families across North America. Sixteen is an especially important birthday for many because it signifies the first dose of...

Pecan pie is the perfect blend of nuts, eggs, butter and sugar. This popular pie is a specialty of the Southern U.S. during holidays. Topped with salt, vanilla or ice cream, pecan pie is delicious...

The Story Behind Few drinks are as synonymous with Christmastime as eggnog. The delicious blend of cream, milk, sugar, spices and the warmth of a spirit, signal your heart, mind and soul that...

The Girl Scouts program prepares girls to empower themselves and promote compassion, courage, confidence, character, leadership, entrepreneurship, and citizenship through a variety of activities. The...

Mouth-blown hand painted Christmas ornament.

Mouth-blown, hand painted Christmas ornament.

The Story Behind The unique sounds and movements of tap dancers have entertained audiences for hundreds of years. Tap dancing gained popularity in Vaudeville shows and then emerged as an art form...