Old World Christmas

The Story Behind In the 18th century, this firearm was developed to be more precise than the popular musket. During the American Revolution, Daniel Morgan's Riflemen were an integral part of...

The Story Behind The scissor-tailed flycatcher is an elegant gray and salmon-pink colored bird with an absurdly long tail. Providing unique beauty could have been a life s purpose yet, they also...

The Story Behind With their thick double fur coats, Huskies are strong and compact with speed and endurance to work as sled dogs in cold Northern climates. They are also gentle, happy and...

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 hand-painted with many...

The Story Behind Gone Fishing are an angler's favorite words. The beautiful Rainbow Trout is one of the most popular sport fish. However, fishing isn't just the thrill of a tight line with a strong...

The Story Behind Owls are symbols of wisdom because they look so serious and thoughtful. Since they can see in the dark, they represent seeing through the darkness of ignorance. Despite its small...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of happiness and joy, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the...

The Story Behind Although a clumsy swimmer, this fish can inflate to many times its normal size to scare away predators. In Japan, they are called "fugu" and are a dangerous delicacy. Specially...

The Story Behind The peacock s grandeur and stateliness are the reasons for its association with royalty. It was believed to guard the Tree of Life, therefore, kings sat upon thrones decorated with...

The Story Behind Long ago when parents decorated the Christmas tree they hung the pickle ornament last, hiding it in the green boughs. When the children were allowed to view the tree, they would...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of happiness and joy, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the...

The Story Behind In many eastern cultures, the peach is a symbol of long life and marriage. Since peach trees blossom early in the spring, peaches also signify fertility. In Christian art, a peach...