Old World Christmas

The Story Behind Maple syrup is poured over pancakes, waffles and oatmeal to make a delicious breakfast meal. Maple syrup is made in the late winter and early spring days when maple trees are tapped...

A lion cub playfully lives its young life as it learns how to survive. A cub represents new life in a harsh and unforgiving climate. Although known as strong, powerful and fierce animals, most of the...

The Story Behind Letters to Santa are mailed from around the world. Jolly Old Saint Nick reads each letter. Making note of wish list items, examining arguments to be on the nice list and notes of...

The Story Behind Over the years the handcarved and painted Dala Horse has become a symbol of authentic Swedish handicraft and one of Sweden's most popular souvenirs. The name comes from its home...

The Story Behind Quarter horses are a common horse breed in America. Exceptionally versatile, they are easy to train and are adopted as pets, compete in rodeo events or as a cowboy s transportation...

Did you know a horsehoe crab is not a crab, but more closely related to spiders? These bottom-dwelling coastal creatures have a fascinating anatomy with four eyes, twelves legs and a tiny set of...

Horseshoes are considered to bring good luck. In the days when folks believed in the magical powers of iron, horseshoes were hung above a doorway to protect the inhabitants against witches and other...

The Story Behind Hockey is played around the world and is an Olympic event. This widely known and popular sport has been played in North America since the late 1800s. Hockey is a great winter sport...

The Story Behind The Scottish breed of cattle, the Highland cow has long horns and a wavy wooly coat to protect it from the rainy and windy conditions. The hearty cows are a symbol of nourishment and...

The lively and noisy Hairy Woodpecker is found almost everywhere. They eat harmful insects that they locate by feeling the vibrations that the moving insects make in the wood. So, these beautiful...

The Story Behind This heavenly fruit dip was invented by the Aztecs in Mexico, and can be as simple as mashing ripe avocados & tomatoes with sea salt. Over 45 million pounds of avocado will be...

The Story Behind There is no place like home, unless you are a gardener. Then, there is no place like your greenhouse! Filled with warmth, new life and the hope of harvest, the greenhouse fills the...

The Story Behind Golf, as we know it, was first played with a leather-covered ball stuffed with goose feathers. In the early 1900s the golf ball evolved into the form as we know it today. However, it...

The Spine Institute reported 72 percent of women wear high heel shoes at some point during their lives. The high heel shoe lifts the heel so that the leg appears longer and more slender. The...

The Story Behind Standing over 15 feet tall, giraffes have a great view of the land around them. These giant creatures are a zoo favorite and safari adventure attraction. A giraffe s height allows...

The Story Behind Order! Order! Let this court come to session! This is a symbol of authority, respect and order. Used by judges in the court of law in the United States, the gavel is often a symbol...

Welcome to the garden. Gardening is good for the mind, body and soul. When walking through the garden gate, lovingly decorated with flowers, the weight of the world is left behind. Gardening is a...

The Story Behind Unsung heroes keep our homes, streets and offices clean and healthy. This thankless job requires long routes across the cities and countryside. As the trucks make their way to pick...

MOUTH BLOWN, HAND PAINTED ORNAMENT

The Story Behind Farm fresh eggs are said to taste better and be healthier than store-bought eggs. Chickens from the farm are fed higher quality food than factory chickens, making the yolk richer and...