Christmas

In many eastern cultures, the peach is a symbol of long life and marriage. Since peach trees blossom early in the spring, peaches also signify fert...

Sharks have been living in the oceans for 350 million years. They are incredibly sensitive to sounds, scents, and vibrations making them efficient ...

Having traveled the seas for over 100 million years, sea turtles have essentially remained unchanged. They survived beyond the extinction of the di...

Softball is a game for highly competitive professionals and amateurs. The game was created in 1887 and was first called indoor baseball, mush ball,...

The legend of Santa Claus is derived from the European figure of St. Nicholas and American writers who wrote children s poems in the 19th century. ...

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 lege...

Angels are thought to be our link to God and heaven. Symbolizing purity, peace, and love, angels are a comforting presence. Glassblowers often crea...

This glass Volleyball ornament makes a great gift for any sports enthusiast. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot so...

This glass Basketball ornament makes a great gift for any sports enthusiast. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot so...

The legend of Santa Claus is derived from the European figure of St. Nicholas and American writers who wrote children s poems in the 19th century. ...

With their distinctive black and white coloring and awkward waddle, penguins look like little comedians wearing tuxedos. Although they live in the ...

This glass Soccer Ball ornament makes a great gift for any sports enthusiast. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot s...

Firefighting is a job which requires bravery, strength, quick thinking and a wide range of skills. Men and women serve their community as first res...

This feisty spirit can only be produced in the Jalisco region of Mexico, near the city of Tequila. Fermented blue agave honey water can be aged var...

In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklor...

Santa wears his face mask to keep his friends and family at the North Pole safe. Standing a socially distant 6 reindeer away, he's able to remove h...

The legend of Santa Claus is derived from the European figure of St. Nicholas. Throughout the world he became the folk hero all children dream abou...

Totem Poles are made by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest. Carved from giant trees, each is a beautiful piece of artwork and tells a st...

With its balance of sweet and tart flavors, the Margarita is a popular cocktail. Its origins remain a mystery shrouded in many legends. Most involv...

Long ago, when toys were scarce and neighbors could be miles away, children looked forward to snowfalls with great anticipation. This wonderful gif...

Avocado toast is a perfect morning meal composed of a slice of warm crunchy toast topped with creamy avocado. It's a food trend that is here to sta...

Ring! Ring! Smartphones have changed our lives, culture and connectivity. While phones and technology come and go, one thing is certain to never ch...

The origins of beer date back as far as 10,000, B.C. and virtually every culture throughout history has produced it. Ancient beer had much more nut...

Snowman wants to keep you and his friends safe this Christmas, so he is wearing a mask. You may not see a smile behind the mask but the twinkle in ...

There is no place like home, unless you are a gardener. Then, there is no place like your greenhouse! Filled with warmth, new life and the hope of ...

Cottages represent the heritage and culture of the glassblowers. They frequently created images that reflected their day to day lives. Ornaments we...

One of the most dearly loved animals is the Teddy Bear, who has provided years of comfort and steadfast companionship to many a young owner. From t...

Knitted by hand and made with love. For centuries, people have knitted yarn to create functional and stylish pieces of clothing and accessories. As...

Long ago when parents decorated the Christmas tree, they hung the pickle ornament last, hiding it in the green boughs. When the children were allow...

Long ago when parents decorated the Christmas tree, they hung the pickle ornament last, hiding it in the green boughs. When the children were allow...

This big blue marble is home to 7.6 billion humans and even more types of animal species. As the third planet from the sun, we have an atmosphere t...

Known by many names, such as Straw and Ghost, this nocturnal hunter consumes about 4 rodents a night. They mate for life, and have a distinct scree...

One of the most dearly loved animals is the Teddy Bear, who has provided years of comfort and steadfast companionship to many a young owner. From t...

"Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse!" declares Clement Moore's famous poem, "The Night Before Christmas." However, this little mouse has...

Video games have become a major source of entertainment over the last two decades. The games have evolved extraordinarily, as have the game control...

Getting behind the wheel of a car is a big responsibility and a huge right of passage in the American culture. After years of observing others driv...

In the Victorian era, infants were dressed in miniature versions of adult clothing. At their most relaxed, babies were dressed in white gowns. It w...

Macaroni noodles covered in delicious cheddar cheese; does a meal get any better than Mac & Cheese? People have enjoyed this comfort food dish ...

A dumbbell is a type of free weight used to build muscular strength and endurance. The term dumbbell comes to us from England in the 1700s when a p...

Doctors study and work very hard to earn the opportunity to wear a laboratory coat. While this coat's purpose is to simply protect the doctor's clo...

Santa wants to keep you and his friends at the North Pole safe this Christmas so he's wearing a mask. You may not see Santa s smile behind the mask...

Bears are symbols of strength and bravery, and none are more -fierce than a mother protecting her cubs. Most of the time, however, bears are gentle...

Happy birthday! This ornament signifies a coming of age tradition for families across North America. Sixteen is an especially important birthday fo...

If you've ever been on a cruise ship, you've probably heard staff saying Washy, washy or no yummy, yummy! as they squirt sanitizer in your hands. H...

A walk through the countryside or a treacherous climb over a mountain, hiking is a great way to get outside and exercise. Hiking is a popular outdo...

Bees are very industrious, and they must work together to produce honey that insures the hive's survival. Teams of bees build honeycombs, collect n...

According to legend the rooster has crowed only once at midnight - when it announced the birth of the Baby Jesus. For this reason, Spanish and Lati...

Cruiser bikes, also known as beach cruisers, are popular with casual bicyclists and vacationers because they are stable and easy to ride. The bikes...