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 This dog is named a "Boxer" since it likes to use its front paws for just about everything. It is energetic, happy, intelligent and playful, which makes it a great family pet. This...

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 Wolves are featured in the myths and legends of many countries. In European fairy tales, wolves are often portrayed as cunning and evil. But in other cultures, including many Native...

The Story Behind As good companions, cats are affectionate and intelligent, but also independent. This is interpreted as a regal disposition. Furthermore, an old English proverb says, In the eyes of...

The Story Behind Go! Fight! Win! Cheerleaders have been supporting their favorite athletes and leading fans since 1898. Student, Johnny Campbell assembled a group of people to energize the team and...

The Story Behind Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite" tells the story of Clara, who is given a nutcracker for Christmas. She falls asleep and dreams it has come to life. After a battle with the Mouse...

Not pictured: This product has been personalized for Kris Kringl and has a wooden sign below the roof of the Gazebo that reads "Leavenworth, WA". The Oompah Gazebo is very similar to our Leavenworth,...

Ginger Cottages by Old World Christmas were developed by Glenn Crider, a creative and masterfully skilled craftsman, who magically designs hidden secrets in each piece. You cannot miss out on the...

Ginger Cottages by Old World Christmas were developed by Glenn Crider, a creative and masterfully skilled craftsman, who magically designs hidden secrets in each piece. You cannot miss out on the...

The Story Behind One of the most recognizable whale species, the beluga whale is known for its white color and melon head. The beluga whale s nicknames include sea canary and squid hound. Belugas...

The Basset Hound was bred for English hunting. The scent hounds are known as very friendly, sweet, gentle and well-behaved, although they can be very stubborn when it comes to training. Basset hounds...

The Story Behind For centuries it was believed that the eagle could look directly into the sun and that it was reborn by diving into a fountain. Christians adopted this symbolism, comparing the eagle...

The Story Behind Celebrate America's favorite snack food with this whimsical glass ornament. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of shiny liquid silver was...

The Story Behind The 50th wedding anniversary is known as the golden anniversary. On the 50th anniversary in the Holy Roman Empire, the husband would crown his wife with a golden wreath to celebrate...

The silver anniversary is to be remembered and celebrated. The historic origins of this anniversary date back to the Holy Roman Empire when a husband would crown his wife with a silver wreath on...

The Story Behind Travel Trailers are more and more popular. Since they are towed behind a vehicle, they provide a "home away from home" that is comfortable and safe, no matter where the road leads...

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 shamrock is a symbol of the cross and the holy trinity. It has also long been a symbol of Ireland and is said to be used by St. Patrick in his teaching. By showing how the three separate leaves...

A Police Car is recognized as a symbol of authority and of the officers who use it. Toymakers often turned real-life items into toys for children, so they could learn as they played. With a toy...