Old World Christmas

The Story Behind Saturn, the golden ringed planet was named after the Roman god of agriculture & the harvest. It is associated with the ancient festival of Saturnalia, the winter celebration of...

The Story Behind Hearts have long been associated with love and Valentine s Day. The heart is also a symbol of the love of Christ, whose birth we celebrate at Christmastime. The glass heart ornament...

Some friends come and go but a best friend stays with you for life to share trust, interests and experiences. Sometimes years can pass between visits and yet it feels as though you never skipped a...

The Story Behind Crossword puzzles challenge the mind and pique the interest of the challenger. Most often appearing in newspapers and magazines, one is challenged each time they open the paper. The...

The Story Behind Sharks have been living in the oceans for 350 million years. They are incredibly sensitive to sounds, scents, and vibrations making them efficient hunters. Sharks help to maintain...

The Story Behind This glass Football 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...

Of all the U.S. Navy uniform items, no item is as iconic as the white hat, affectionately called Dixie Cup. It is worn by the greenest of recruits and the saltiest of veterans alike. The hat was...

Strained pineapple is a sweet concoction of rum, coconut cream/milk and pineapple juice, served in a hurricane glass, garnished with a pineapple wedge & maraschino cherry. Robert Cofresi, Puerto...

A cosmopolitan, or cosmo cocktail is made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and freshly squeezed lime juice. The drink s history is disputed but is believed to have been created in the 1970s...

The Story Behind Legends of mermaids date back to ancient times. Always lovely, mermaids are human to the waist and have a fish tail below. They have beautiful voices and love to sing. Stories are...

The Story Behind Neptune is the ancient Roman god of all water and the seas. He is depicted as a powerful bearded merman. His symbol of power is the trident, which he uses to bring life-giving...

The Story Behind This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately...