Old World Christmas

The Story Behind Have yourself a merry woof-mas! Christmas is even more enjoyable with the love, affection and antics of a puppy. One of the most popular breeds, Labs are cherished family members for...

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 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...

The Story Behind Lite Brite lets you create art with light using design templates and bright, colorful pegs - then lights it up like a neon sign. Children have happily received a Lite Brite from...

The Story Behind Nutcrackers were first carved by commoners as a joke because it was considered fun to make a little wooden king or soldier do the menial work of cracking the tough nuts. Today,...

The Story Behind Video games have become a major source of entertainment over the last two decades. The games have evolved extraordinarily, as have the game accessories, such as gaming chairs. The...

The Story Behind Nutcrackers were first carved by commoners as a joke because it was considered fun to make a little wooden king or soldier do the menial work of cracking the tough nuts. Today,...

The Story Behind Many of us remember grandmother s house and her candy dish filled with sweet, colorful ribbon candy. Bring back those memories with this mouth-blown glass ornament that was...

Seed packet displays are a sign of Spring! Gardeners revel in selecting seeds from a catalog and planning this year s garden. A package of seeds means the beginning of life, the hope for the future...

The Story Behind Totem Poles are made by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest. Carved from giant trees, each is a beautiful piece of artwork and tells a story. Consisting of animal "totems,"...