Old World Christmas

The Story Behind Soy Sauce originated in China between the second and fifth centuries. Salt was an expensive commodity and soy sauce was a less expensive way to add salty flavor to a dish. Today, the...

Pygmy Goats originated in western Africa and were first imported to the U.S. in the 1950s. Due to their friendly, good-natured personalities and hardiness, these goats are popular as cooperative...

The Story Behind The Claddagh is a traditional Irish design incorporating two hands clasping a heart and surmounted by a crown. These elements symbolize love, friendship and loyalty. When given as a...

The Story Behind The Elephant has been the symbol of the Republican Party since 1874 when political cartoonist Thomas Nast showed an Elephant trampling on inflation and chaos - indicating a party...

The Story Behind North Pole Engine Co. #1 Firehouse 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,...

The Story Behind Windmill 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 immediately...

The Story Behind Yesterday s Toys 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...

The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses as they were originally used to study small bugs. The first microscope was invented by Hans and Zacharius Jansen in the 1600s and has gone through...

Originally intended to cover a nurse's hair for hygienic purposes, the Nurse's Cap became an object of pride for nursing students. Receiving a cap was an important achievement! No longer mandatory,...

The Story Behind Road bikes are built for traveling at high speeds on paved roads, most commonly used for long distance travel and training. These lightweight bicycles are also used for racing and...

The Story Behind When the Wright Brothers made the first flight they could only imagine the millions of people traveling around the world by planes each year. Flying is a remarkable feat of...

The Story Behind According to legend, robins acquired their red breasts on the first Christmas. A robin saw the Christ Child shivering as the fire began to die, so the bird flew close to the embers...

The Story Behind Our little Western Bluebird with Clip is a symbol of happiness and fulfillment, as well as a reminder to be grateful for your many blessings! Bluebirds were once quite common, but...

The Story Behind A dragon is a serpentine legendary creature appearing in folklore around the world. To most, dragons live in the middle ages, flying and breathing fire. These winged, horned,...

The Story Behind Known for its playfulness and bushy tail, the squirrel is found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Its tail can be used for balance, as a form of parachute when...

The Story Behind In 1889, Samuel Leeds Allen patented the Flexible Flyer to sell to children and adults alike. He made these steerable sleds in his farm equipment factory in New Jersey during the...

The Story Behind Travel trailers are becoming 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...

Inspired by our favorite forest friends, the Vintage Woodland Collection is made from blown glass and decorated to replicate the mercury finish of traditional Victorian ornaments. With their rustic...

The Story Behind Inspired by our favorite forest friends, the Vintage Woodland Collection is made from blown glass and decorated to replicate the mercury finish of traditional Victorian ornaments...

Inspired by our favorite forest friends, the Vintage Woodland Collection is made from blown glass and decorated to replicate the mercury finish of traditional Victorian ornaments. With their rustic...