Old World Christmas

The Story Behind An ambulance is a vehicle used to transport ill or injured people. It contains life-support equipment and is staffed with well-trained medical personnel, so patients receive...

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...

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...

Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? Either way, tomatoes are delicious and nutritious! Tomatoes are botanically a fruit but used in cooking as a vegetable. Early glassblowers enjoyed making tomato...

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,...

The Story Behind A cone-shaped temaki sushi, is a family favorite, made from a rolled cone of seaweed that is wrapped around rice and fillings. A platter is presented, and each person can make a...

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...