Old World Christmas

The Story Behind The French name Bichon Fris translates to Curly Lap Dog. Intelligent, affectionate, lively and self-assured, they are hypoallergenic too! Bichon Frise are naturally sociable and are...

The Story Behind Pets are family members. Remember and cherish memories of passed four-legged friends. The Beloved Pet ornament shows the paw with angel wings. Angels are thought to be our link to...

The Story Behind Bears are symbols of strength and bravery, and none are more -fierce than a mother protecting her cubs. Most of the time, however, bears are gentle and good-natured, and can actually...

The Story Behind Baseball has been exciting its fans for more than years. From the playground, to the high school field, to the ballpark stadium, baseball is one of the most popular sports in America...

The Story Behind The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is distinctive by its blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. Barn Swallows...

Balloons and celebrations go hand-in-hand. Whether it be a birthday, anniversary or holiday, balloons bring the fun to a party! First used for military communications, science and transportation, it...

The Story Behind Love is in the air when you can smell a fresh cup of coffee brewing. To keep that coffee fresh, foil-lined bags protect and preserve roasted coffee so that it can be best enjoyed by...

The Story Behind Unicorns are found in storybooks and tall tales from around the world, leading one to wonder if they really do exist. Living deep in the forest and among fields of wild flowers,...

The Story Behind The gentle Bluebird is considered to be a symbol of happiness and fulfillment. Bluebirds were once quite common, but are becoming more rarely seen. Folklore says when a bluebird is...

The Story Behind Legend has it that the first avocado was eaten by a Mayan Princess in Mexico around 300 B.C. It is also known as the alligator pear which describes the fruit s texture and pear shape...

The Story Behind Affectionately known as Aussie, the Australian Shepherd was actually developed on ranches in the United States. Aussies continue to be valued by stockmen for their versatility and...

The Story Behind On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon, 4 days after Apollo 11 was launched. They spent about 3 hours on the surface, gathered rock and dirt samples,...

The Story Behind This simple plastic and almost indestructible toy has entertained millions of children since 1938. Unlike the more expensive toy soldiers in hobby shops, these soldiers were...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of happiness and joy, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the...

The Story Behind Alpine Time Clock Shoppe 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...

The Story Behind Alligators are living fossils that can be traced back - million years. Members of the crocodile family, their name comes from the Spanish word for lizard el largato. Over a million...

The Story Behind The United States Air Force is the aerial and space warfare service of the Armed Forces. Established in 1907 as part of the Army, the Air Force was formed as a separate branch in...

The Story Behind Acorns have long been considered good luck symbols. They also represent the rebirth of life, which is where we get the old saying: From little acorns come mighty oaks. Celebrate life...

The Story Behind Swedish wooden clogs were worn by farmers and factory workers. Today, they are still popular fashion footwear. These clogs are decorated to reflect the unique windmills of Sweden...

From Merlin to Harry Potter, wizards and sorcerers have long been favorite characters in many legends and fairy tales. With their long robes, beards and tall hats, wizards magically cast spells and...