Old World Christmas

The Story Behind Popular for its convenience and versatility, the delicious cheeseburger is one of our favorite foods. Several hundred million are eaten in the U.S. each year! Whether found in fancy...

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse in Outer Banks, North Carolina is the oldest lighthouse in the state. It is also the smallest lighthouse on the Outer Banks, standing just 65 feet tall, however it can...

The Story Behind Welcome to the world, little one! The miracle of life does not escape the Snow Family. They are over-the-moon excited about their bundle of joy. This perfect addition to the Snow...

The Story Behind Swimming the icy waters of the Arctic Sea, narwhals are known for the long, thin tusk adorning their heads. The seemingly useless tusk is not used for hunting or fighting. Long ago...

Lighthouses are sources of inspiration and comfort. Sturdy structures with an ever-beaming light, lighthouses guide sailors to safety during dark skies and tempests. As beacons of light, they...

The Story Behind Sandals have been worn for millenniums! The Bible tells the story of Jesus wearing sandals as he roamed the earth. The oldest known sandals were found in Oregon and date back at...

The Story Behind Stingrays are related to sharks and are common in temperate seas around the world. Their unique flat body allows them to conceal themselves in the sand. They swim by undulating their...

The Story Behind The Pacific Blue Tang fish is a popular marine aquarium fish and is often recognized for being featured in an animated children s movie. It can be found swimming throughout the...

The Story Behind Dolphins are nature's ambassadors. Dolphins seem to reverse the law of the wild, seeking humans, rather than fleeing from them. Those who encounter the playful and gentle dolphin...

The Story Behind The octopus is a shy animal and will change color when frightened. It is also the most intelligent of the invertebrates. The octopus has a good memory and uses it to make judgements...

The Story Behind Manatees are large, gentle sea mammals that live in warm coastal seas and water ways. Legends of mermaids most likely came from sightings of long-tailed manatees, who cradle their...

The Story Behind Sixth-century Italian monks gave pretzels to children as rewards for attending church. The pretzel s twists signify arms crossed in prayer and when it has three openings, the Trinity...

When the lakes and ponds freeze over in the winter, one of the most popular activities is ice-skating. Who can forget the excitement of Christmas morning and discovering a beautiful pair of skates...

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...