Old World Christmas

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 Scrubs are worn by surgeons, nurses, physicians and other medical care providers in hospitals. Originally designed as sanitary clothing for surgeons to wear as they scrubbed in for...

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...

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...