Old World Christmas

The Story Behind In the 1822 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, Santa Claus traveled in a sleigh pulled by eight magical flying reindeer. This was inspired by the legend of the Norwegian Julbok, or...

The Story Behind Inspired by the 1940s and 1950s, the Vintage Reflections Collection is made from blown glass and decorated to replicate the mercury finish of traditional Victorian ornaments. Red...

The Story Behind Made from the inner layer of cow and horse hides, rawhide bones are a dog s favorite treat. They deserve it! Dogs selflessly and unconditionally give love to their owners. Honor your...

Delicious juicy, crunchy carrots of every color. Rainbow carrots might sound like the creation of a preschooler coloring, but these vegetables are as real as the classic orange carrots. Rainbow...

Puppies are known for getting into mischief. This puppy has found his way into a flowerpot and brightening it more than any flower ever could. Puppies bring love, joy, energy and fun to their owners...

The Story Behind Harvested in autumn, ripe orange pumpkins are associated with fall holidays and festivals. For Halloween, they are carved as Jack O Lanterns. For Thanksgiving, pumpkins symbolize the...

Children around the world send letters to the North Pole in hopes that Santa will read and grant their wishes. The North Pole is a small community and requires its residents, Santa included, to have...

The Story Behind The duck-billed platypus is a very unique-looking animal of Australia. Did you know the platypus is one of only two mammals that lay eggs? When they were first discovered in the...

The Story Behind Man s best friend is a protector, companion and source of joy. The Pitbull is known for being clownish, stubborn, intelligent, affectionate, obedient, loyal, and courageous. Despite...

The Story Behind What child hasn t dreamed of living the swashbuckling life of a pirate, sailing the seven seas in search of adventure and treasure? This beautiful glass Pirate Ship ornament, with...

The Story Behind In medieval England, clay was called pygg, and the small jars where people kept their coins became known as pygg banks. One day a potter who was unfamiliar with the term, was asked...

Sweetly spicy and flavorful Pumpkin pie is a traditional and favorite dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Rich, ripe orange pumpkins are associated with the bountiful harvest, so as we eat...