Old World Christmas

The Story Behind With their distinctive black and white coloring and awkward waddle, penguins look like little comedians wearing tuxedos. Although they live in the Antarctic, they are considered to...

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 Native American cultures the fox is thought to be wise, due to its cunning nature. It is also considered a trickster for the same reason. Foxes are adaptable and...

The Story Behind As good companions, cats are affectionate and intelligent, and also often independent. But as kittens they are frisky, friendly, and adorable. This hand-painted and glittered glass...

The Story Behind Dogs selflessly give humans their unconditional love and loyalty. Throughout history, dogs have been our faithful friends. The King Charles Spaniel, a toy breed, was originally a...

The Story Behind As good companions, cats are affectionate and intelligent, but also independent. This is interpreted as cats having regal dispositions. An old English proverb says, In the eyes of...

The Story Behind Scottish folklore has brought the world the Loch Ness Monster, Nessie. Nessie is said to be a beast or whale-like creature who emerges from the waters with smaller animals in its...

The Story Behind It s raining cats and dogs! Grab an umbrella and your best pet friend to snuggle up and ride out the storm together. Dogs and cats are special to their owners and become part of the...

The Story Behind The Lobster is a most unusual creature. Not only is its skeleton on the outside of its body, but it listens with its legs, tastes with its antennae, and its teeth are in its stomach!...

The Story Behind The Donkey is the emblem of the Democratic Party. Originally adopted in by Andrew Jackson as an allusion to his nickname, the association was further strengthened by political...

The Story Behind This beautiful glass ornament honors the profession which provides such important service to others and it makes a perfect gift for a favorite nurse! It was mouth-blown into a finely...

The Story Behind After arriving in Bethlehem and finding no room at the inn, the weary couple, Mary and Joseph, spent the night in a stable. Baby Jesus was born and placed in the hay-filled manger...