Old World Christmas

The Story Behind Pets become members of our family and so it is essential to seek the very best health care professionals for our beloved pets. A veterinarian must have an incredible working...

Dressed to impress! Men dress in tuxedos for the most formal and important occasions such as marriage ceremonies, fancy parties and dances. A tuxedo is made up of a white linen shirt, vest, bow tie...

Tequila is often served as a shot with salt and lime. This is sometimes referred to astraining wheels.The drinker licks salt, drinks the tequila and then quickly bites a lime. The salt lessens the...

This glass Tennis 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 inside. Finally,...

The Story Behind Tabby cat describes a domestic cat with specific coloring, stripes, dots and lines in its fur. The most notable is a distinct M shape on the cat s forehead. Cats are loveable,...

Sriracha sauce blends simple ingredients of chili pepper paste, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt to create an incredible hot sauce. With Thai and Vietnamese origins, sriracha has a delicious Asian...

Sport disc games have grown in popularity because of the ease of playing. A simple game of catch at the beach, a competitive game of ultimate or disc golf. Disc golf courses are popping up around the...

The Story Behind Outer space is the final frontier. Children and adults dream of traveling out of the Earth s atmosphere. Space shuttles brought us the first man on the moon and extend all the way to...

he Story Behind Long ago, when toys were scarce and neighbors could be miles away, children looked forward to snowfalls with great anticipation. This wonderful gift from heaven afforded them the...

Angels are thought to be our link to God and heaven. Symbolizing purity, peace, and love, angels are a comforting presence. Glassblowers often created angel ornaments with the sweet, cherubic faces...

The Story Behind When the snow flies it s time to hit the slopes. Snowboarding was invented by a father in the 1960s who fixed two skis together as a gift for his daughter, calling the invention a...

The Story Behind Ring! Ring! Smartphones have changed our lives, culture and connectivity. While phones and technology come and go, one thing is certain to never change, the magic of Christmas and...

The Story Behind This cousin of the Largemouth Bass has many nicknames, including Smallie & Bronzeback; it is the most trout-like bass, and is an "ambush" predator. This freshwater fish prefers...

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 Hit the ski slopes and strap on your goggles! Snow skiing dates back thousands of years. Originally used as a means of traveling in the snow, skiing has evolved into a popular winter...

The Story Behind A shotgun is also known as a pepper gun and scattergun. Most often used for hunting and sport shooting, the shotgun is one of the most popular firearms today. Historically, the...

The Story Behind Scrubs are worn by surgeons, nurses, physicians and other medical care providers in hospitals. Originally designed as sanitary clothing for surgeons to wear as they scrubbed in for...

The Story Behind Scouts learn essential life skills and build character qualities that will serve them for years to come. Wearing a scout uniform is an honor, privilege and the program is hard work...

The Story Behind In the Pacific Northwest s wilderness roams a hairy, ape-like creature and leaving footprints. Depictions often portray Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot as a cross between humans and...

The Story Behind This large dog takes its name from the Samoyedic people of Russia. Samoyeds were bred by nomadic reindeer herders for their large, fluffy white coats. One can easily picture Santa...