Old World Christmas

The Story Behind In medieval Europe, strawberries were served at festivals and important state occasions to ensure peace and prosperity. They were carved into church pillars to symbolize perfection...

The Story Behind Blueberries are one of the few truly blue foods, as well as one of the few fruits native to North America. Native American tribes in the Northeast revered and enjoyed Blueberries...

The Story Behind The Tomato, also known as a love apple is as popular to grow and eat as it is decorative. Years ago, it s beautiful red and green colors made it a natural choice for early mold...

The Story Behind This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately...

The Story Behind When two people get along really well and always seem to be by each other s side, or if they just have lots of similarities, they are said to be like two peas in a pod. This cute...

The Story Behind Jack O Lanterns come from the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, a man so mean the devil wouldn t let him into hell. He was forced to roam the earth using a carved turnip with a piece of...

The Story Behind Trick or treat? Both please! This adorable pooch will perform any trick you desire, as long as there is a treat reward waiting after the performance! Happy Halloween! Measurements: 3...

The Story Behind What is brewing in the Halloween cauldron? Could it be a magic love potion, a truth serum, or possibly even a concoction to turn a prince into a frog? Each time you hang the...

The Story Behind A spider in a Christmas tree is said to bring good luck. While you may not want to find a live spider, this tarantula ornament will bring as much luck as the real spider. Tarantulas...

The Story Behind The moon casts eerie light on the darkest of nights, but especially on Halloween, so when the sounds of a lonesome owl hooting and screeching break the silence, it can be both...

The Story Behind We often think of huge, old, foreboding mansions as the most likely homes for ghosts and spirits, however, ghosts make no real estate demands. So, if something strange is happening...

The Story Behind With so many good girls and boys in the world, Santa has had to call in reinforcements. This year, Sasquatch has volunteered! Santa and Sasquatch have so much in common. They are...