Old World Christmas

The Story Behind When the snow flies it s time to hit the slopes. Snowboarding was invented by a father in the 1960s who fixed two skis together as a gift for his daughter, calling the invention a...

The Story Behind Ring! Ring! Smartphones have changed our lives, culture and connectivity. While phones and technology come and go, one thing is certain to never change, the magic of Christmas and...

The Story Behind This cousin of the Largemouth Bass has many nicknames, including Smallie & Bronzeback; it is the most trout-like bass, and is an "ambush" predator. This freshwater fish prefers...

The Story Behind Acorns have long been considered good luck symbols. They also represent the rebirth of life, which is where we get the old saying: From little acorns come mighty oaks. Celebrate life...

The Story Behind It s a bird! It s a plane! It s Superman? No, it s a skydiver! The first skydiver took the plunge in 1797 from a hydrogen balloon. Ever since then, thrill seekers cannot get enough...

The Story Behind Hit the ski slopes and strap on your goggles! Snow skiing dates back thousands of years. Originally used as a means of traveling in the snow, skiing has evolved into a popular winter...

The Story Behind A shotgun is also known as a pepper gun and scattergun. Most often used for hunting and sport shooting, the shotgun is one of the most popular firearms today. Historically, the...

The Story Behind Scouts learn essential life skills and build character qualities that will serve them for years to come. Wearing a scout uniform is an honor, privilege and the program is hard work...

The Story Behind In the Pacific Northwest s wilderness roams a hairy, ape-like creature and leaving footprints. Depictions often portray Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot as a cross between humans and...

The legend of Santa Claus is derived from the European figure St. Nicholas and 19th century American children s stories and poems. Since Santa lives at the North Pole, he wears a suit trimmed with...

The Story Behind This large dog takes its name from the Samoyedic people of Russia. Samoyeds were bred by nomadic reindeer herders for their large, fluffy white coats. One can easily picture Santa...

Giving a ring can have many meanings, but it has long had romantic significance. Since a circle has no end, it represents timelessness or everlasting love. When given to another, it is an outward...