Old World Christmas

The Story Behind This critter is the original tree-hugger, whose prehistoric ancestors were the size of an elephant! Although arboreal by design, sloths love to swim and are faster in the water than...

The Story Behind The nocturnal Leopard is the most elusive of the large cats. It is very powerful and able to run in bursts of speed up to 36 miles per hour. Unlike most cats, it likes to swim. The...

The Story Behind Cats are affectionate and intelligent companions, yet often independent. As kittens, they are also frisky, friendly, and adorable! This hand-painted and glittered ornament depicts...

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 Cottages represent the heritage and culture of the glassblowers. They frequently created images that reflected their day to day lives. Ornaments were proudly styled after the homes...

The Donkey signifies patience, courage, meekness and gentleness. According to Christian legends, donkeys originally had unmarked hides, but after Palm Sunday, when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the...

The Story Behind Living in the trees of Australia is one of the world's most lovable animals, the Koala Bear. With a round face, big nose, and fluffy ears, the Koala has often been used as a model...

The Story Behind A Guinea Pig is neither from Guinea nor a pig. The pig part of their name is found in German and Russian translations. Years ago, as people set sail for the New World, they gathered...

The Story Behind With their distinctive black and white markings, Orcas are one of the most easily recognized marine mammals. Although referred to as whales, they are actually the largest members of...

Canines provide company, service and joy to their human counterparts. What better way to show love for your sweet hound than decorating your holiday tree with this delightful ornament! This also...

The Story Behind Who knew that grinding a legume could create such a tasty food? It tastes fantastic in cookies, pairs well with chocolate and bananas, is exotic in Thai cuisine and brings back...

The Story Behind Who would have thought that mixing an Irish Setter with a Poodle would create such a fantastic dog? The Irish Doodle is a friendly, medium-sized dog who rarely barks and is great...

The Story Behind Angels are thought to be our link to God and heaven. Symbolizing purity, peace and love, angels are a comforting presence. They are portrayed as hovering over, protecting and guiding...

Ice cream is an especially delicious treat. However, if it is not enjoyed quickly, it soon melts and disappears. This glass Ice Cream Carton ornament reminds us to enjoy and appreciate what we have...

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 The humpback whale is distinctive because of its immense size and breaching behaviors. The whales weigh up to 80,000 pounds and some reach 52 feet long! Males are especially...

The Story Behind Hummingbirds live only in the western hemisphere and are prominent in many Native American legends. These tiny birds often act as intercessors between nature and the spirit world...

The Story Behind Hula is the traditional folk dance of Hawaii. It is designed not only to entertain, but to instruct and inspire. All the movements have a special meaning to "tell" the stories and...

The Story Behind Frogs have long denoted good luck in business. Since a frog only travels forward, he is always progressing and as such he represents a prosperous future. So a frog ornament is often...

The Story Behind The teapot was derived from ceramic kettles and wine pots made of bronze and other metals in the Chinese culture for thousands of years. Early teapots were small and designed for a...