Old World Christmas

The Story Behind Painted in traditional barn red and white, with chickens, a cow, and an old-fashioned tractor parked beside it, it s a typical day in the farmyard. The Barn ornament reminds us of...

The Story Behind When the snow starts falling, it's time to ride one of the 230,000 miles of marked trails in the US and Canada. If you want some company, join a local snowmobiling club. Enjoy the...

The Story Behind In 1896, the USA Liquid Pistol (a cast iron gun) was patented & originally marketed as protection against vicious dogs. It wasn't until the 1980 s that the larger style plastic...

The Story Behind A microphone or mic converts sounds into electrical signals allowing the sound to be projected. Microphones are used in a variety of settings to allow more people to enjoy sounds of...

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...

The Story Behind Barbecuing is more popular than ever with folks exploring a variety of woods and eagerly firing up their grills regardless of the season or the weather. The Barbeque Industry...

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 This whimsical 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 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,...