Old World Christmas

A little holiday spirit and decorations can make the season bright and merry. A strand of lights and a wreath have even made the old outhouse sparkle in the moonlight! Santa will feel so welcomed to...

This colorful tropical bird is found mostly in southern Texas, Mexico, and South America. Similar in size to a Blue Jay, the Green Jay is a bit shorter and more rounded and has a large vocal...

Quail embody the saying one for all and all for one. They skitter in groups; where one goes, the rest follow. One quail will serve at a time as the lookout while the others feed. This is a lovely...

Baby’s first Christmas is such a special time for families to celebrate the miracle of life. Each year as baby grows, memories will return of that very first Christmas with baby. Children are an...

The Butterfly represents immortality. Since it evolves from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis, and then emerges as a butterfly from its cocoon, it symbolizes the soul and the cycle of rebirth. A pair...

Fa La La Llama, or in this case, Alpaca! For ages reindeer, polar bears and snowmen have been Santa’s sidekicks but not any longer! The alpaca wants the spotlight! The alpaca wants to wish you a...

The Red Panda is a symbol of independence, good luck, and security. This unique animal primarily lives a life of solitude and self-sufficiency. The red panda ornament is a great gift for a young...

Foxes live on every continent except Antarctica and given that, the fox appears in the folklore and mythologies of many cultures. The fox is often a symbol of cleverness, slyness and even spiritual...

Pet cats love cat towers. The tower provides a sense of security for the cat. It also mentally and physically challenges the cat by creating a safe area to climb, jump, scratch, relax and sleep. As...

The red-eyed tree frog spends its days lounging on large tropical leaves with its red eyes and blue underside hidden from predators. However, if a predator comes close, the frog opens its bright red...

Kittens are known for their playfulness and knack for getting into the cutest predicaments. Sharing a home with any young animal or person means childproofing. Most kitten owners will admit that...

The Story Behind Big Red Sock Stocking Company 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...

The Story Behind Santa s Sleigh Station 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...

The Story Behind Nativity Chapel has a small hole on its underside designed to borrow a standard bulb from your tree to light up the cottage. Upon lighting your cottage, you will immediately discover...

The Story Behind More than 200 varieties of the maple tree grow throughout the world. In the fall, as the days grow shorter and temperatures decline, maple leaves change into brilliant colors of...

The Story Behind Canoes were developed by the Native Peoples of North America. The name comes from the word kenu meaning dugout. The most well-known version is made of wooden ribs covered with birch...

The Story Behind Are aliens watching us just like Santa Claus does? Our alien friend has observed Christmas on Earth and has adorned its UFO for the holiday season. Generations of humans have been...

The Story Behind Up, up and away! Saturn V Rockets are used in NASA s Apollo Program, including Apollo 11. This incredible machine has three parts, that can blast through the Earth s atmosphere in...

The Story Behind Ho! Ho! Pop! Popper toys are filling the hands of the young and young at heart! Fidget toys allows one s hands to stay busy while the brain focuses on a different task. Santa s elves...

The Story Behind Not many toys live to see their 100th birthday, but Lincoln Logs have stood the test of time and generations. Lincoln Logs have delighted children since 1916 offering hours of...