Old World Christmas

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

The Story Behind This glass Soccer Ball ornament makes a great gift for any sports enthusiast. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured...

The Story Behind Pontoon boats are a great symbol of summer days on the water. These boats glide through the water and allow the boaters to have comfortable seating and allow for easy conversations...

The Story Behind Hearts have long been associated with love and Valentine s Day. The heart is also a symbol of the love of Christ, whose birth we celebrate at Christmastime. The glass heart ornament...

The Story Behind Crossword puzzles challenge the mind and pique the interest of the challenger. Most often appearing in newspapers and magazines, one is challenged each time they open the paper. The...

The Story Behind The sport of Lacrosse was developed by Native Americans and named by the French. It is an exciting team sport that requires agility, coordination and speed. Lacrosse is one of the...

The Story Behind Sharks have been living in the oceans for 350 million years. They are incredibly sensitive to sounds, scents, and vibrations making them efficient hunters. Sharks help to maintain...

The Story Behind This glass Football ornament makes a great gift for any sports enthusiast. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured...

Of all the U.S. Navy uniform items, no item is as iconic as the white hat, affectionately called Dixie Cup. It is worn by the greenest of recruits and the saltiest of veterans alike. The hat was...

The Star of David, known in Hebrew as the Shield of David, is generally recognized as a symbol of modern Judaism. The symbol was also used in Christian churches as a decorative motif many centuries...

The Story Behind Legends of mermaids date back to ancient times. Always lovely, mermaids are human to the waist and have a fish tail below. They have beautiful voices and love to sing. Stories are...

The Story Behind Neptune is the ancient Roman god of all water and the seas. He is depicted as a powerful bearded merman. His symbol of power is the trident, which he uses to bring life-giving...

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 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 Welsh Corgis are one of the oldest breeds of dog, and have long been used for herding. Loyal, fun-loving, confident and intelligent, they are easily trained, making them great family...

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 The Westie, or West Highland White Terrier, is known for its brilliant white coat and lively personality. Westies are hardy, friendly, spunky and have lots of self-esteem! These...

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

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 Boston Terriers were originally developed in the 19th century to be companion and ratting dogs. They make wonderful family pets since they are easy to care for, small in size and...