Old World Christmas

The Story Behind High-top Sneakers were developed in the early s as athletic shoes and became the preferred basketball shoe. Later as the shoes were worn by music and movie stars, their popularity...

The Story Behind Many marvel at how the hedgehog can change his coat. It feels soft when he is gently held in one s hand and stroked, but he quickly turns into a prickly ball when frightened. So, the...

The Story Behind This friendly canine is related to the Bichon Frise and is a great companion dog. Known for its springy gait and hypoallergenic coat, the Havanese is the national dog of Cuba. This...

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Meals, desserts and snacks are prepared with love and fondness each day but especially around the holidays. Cooks have been using appliances in the kitchen for...

The Story Behind This furry little rodent makes a delightful solitary pet for the night owl in your family. Hamsters prefer to be alone and spend most of the day snoozing. But when the sun goes down,...

The Story Behind 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,...

The Story Behind Having traveled the seas for over 100 million years, sea turtles have essentially remained unchanged. They survived beyond the extinction of the dinosaurs and are still present in...

The Story Behind Found in coastal waters of all major oceans, the great white shark is known for its incredible size. Female sharks grow to 20 feet long and weigh in at 4,200 pounds. Great whites are...

The Story Behind Grandchildren hold a special place in grandpa s heart. They joyfully shower grandchildren with love and attention and are notorious for spoiling them. Grandpas also have the...

Gingerbread Houses depict one of the favorite traditions of the holiday season sweets! The popular custom of creating elaborate little houses made entirely out of gingerbread, candies, and sweets,...

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, it was delicately hand-painted...

The Story Behind Building gingerbread houses is a favorite holiday tradition. Creating elaborate buildings from cookies, and sweets, started years ago and continues today. Standing in town squares,...