Old World Christmas

The love story of swans is remarkable and inspiring. The courtship is beautiful to witness as they woe each other. Swans mate for life and are the classic symbol of devotion and love as they curve...

Mouth-blown hand painted Christmas ornament.

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, Two Turtle Doves symbolize the Old and New Testaments. Years ago, the song served as a secret means of teaching English Catholics the basics of their faith,...

The chicken coop, or hen house is a safety zone for chickens. It provides an indoor protected area for chickens to sleep, lay eggs and nest. Chicken coops can be simple structures or extravagant...

The Story Behind At first glance, the white crowned sparrow appears to be a plain, unimpressive bird. But, look closely and you'll find that this bird has remarkable markings on its head and bill...

Blue Jays are noisy, fearless and energetic. They are talented in cleverly surviving with the least amount of effort. The crest on their heads symbolizes higher knowledge, which must be focused to be...

The Story Behind The origin of the Spring Chicken phrase is factual; farmers found chickens born in the spring brought better prices than old chickens that survived the winter. Chickens are vital to...

The Story Behind This Hen on Nest ornament is a beautiful symbol of the warmth and safety of home, farm, and family. Our adorable chicken Christmas tree ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a...

The Story Behind Considered by many to be the most beautiful ducks, the brilliantly plumed male Wood Duck and the less showy female make a distinctive whistling sound. These shy, retiring water fowl...

The Turkey symbolizes altruism and self-sacrifice. It is the centerpiece of today s Thanksgiving dinner, which commemorates the first Thanksgiving in 1621, when the Pilgrims and Native Americans...

The Story Behind Hopping along the way to spread Christmas cheer, this mom and her Joey are ready for Christmas. One of Santa s first stops is the home of kangaroos, Australia. Let s hope this little...

The Story Behind Bearded dragons are desert lizards that have become part of many families as wonderful pets. They are friendly reptiles who often wave their arms in a way that looks like they are...