Christmas

For centuries all clothing was laboriously made by hand using a needle and thread. Developed in 1790, then patented in 1846, the Sewing Machine pro...

Native to North America, Canada Geese are highly social birds that mate for life. They live together in flocks, except when nesting. The family bon...

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Legend says that the Wise Men travelled in a caravan with many camels to Bethlehem. The smallest camel was exhausted, but determined to see the Chr...

Game apps are a great way to pass time, but word games take the grand prize for entertainment. Not only are the games fun to play, but they stretch...

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

The Saxophone was invented by and named for Antoine-Joseph Sax, who was an expert instrument maker and talented musician. Introduced in Paris and p...

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 wi...

Inspired by our favorite forest friends, the Vintage Woodland Collection is made from blown glass and decorated to replicate the mercury finish of ...

Watch, remember, and repeat! Hasbro's Simon game presents an exciting challenge to repeat the patterns and advance to higher levels. Test your memo...

The Ukulele is a Hawaiian version of a Portuguese stringed instrument brought to the islands by immigrants in the 19th century. It quickly became H...

The art of winemaking was perfected around 3000 B.C. in ancient Egypt, and it spread around the world. Grapes are crushed, their juice fermented, a...

Humans have used hot sauces to flavor foods for thousands of years. The first commercially-offered American hot sauce was branded in 1807. Today, t...

Mushrooms remind us of nature and the beauty of the forest. Finding a mushroom in the woods is like finding a lucky penny; good fortune is just aro...

Since 1914, Tinkertoys have entertained children and allowed their creativity and engineering skills to soar to new heights. The imaginative buildi...

Bartolomeo Cristofori of Padua, Italy, invented the piano in the early 18th century; Mozart & others composed masterworks on the pianoforte. Ov...

This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally...

A gnome is typically found in the garden but this gnome fears being the target of pranks or worse, gnome-knapping! He’s found a safe place to rest ...

With the help of Hermey the Elf, Santa is able to deliver toys, dolls and stuffed animals to all the good boys and girls around the world. Santa no...

Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster is a menacing beast who hates everything having to do with Christmas. Although his story begins as Rudolph’s adv...

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is synonymous with Christmas. This loveable reindeer lives in Christmastown and was born with a glowing red nose. Ru...

This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally...

This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally...

Since the 1590s, this word refers to "an avid reader, " eagerly devouring book after book, a person devoted to studying, from Atticus Finch to Herm...

A spider in a Christmas tree is said to bring good luck. While you may not want to find a live spider, this tarantula ornament will bring as much l...

The sun is a symbol of life, energy, positivity, clarity and confidence. No matter the day, good or bad, the ever-present sun rises in the east and...

Fish are a common thread connecting numerous stories in the Bible, and today their symbol focuses on the religious origins of Christmas. Fish signi...

Meerkats live in underground burrows as families, led by a male and female. Meerkat behavior is incredibly similar to humans. They eat together, pl...

The skunk is a peaceful but fearless animal that always gives a warning before it sprays its very recognizable strong scent. Because of this defens...

Ferrets are very intelligent and highly curious pets. These loving animals require a great deal of interaction from their owners or they can become...

Wolves are featured in the myths and legends of many countries. In European fairy tales, wolves are often portrayed as cunning and evil. But in oth...

As good companions, cats are affectionate and intelligent, but also independent. This is interpreted as a regal disposition. Furthermore, an old En...

Harvested in autumn, ripe orange pumpkins are associated with fall holidays and festivals. For Halloween, they are carved as Jack O Lanterns. For T...

The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is distinctive by its blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and c...

Dogs selflessly give humans their unconditional love and loyalty. Throughout history, dogs have been faithful friends and workmates, even giving th...

Dogs selflessly give humans their unconditional love and loyalty. Throughout history, dogs have been faithful friends and workmates, even giving th...

Nutcrackers were first carved by commoners as a joke because it was considered fun to make a little wooden king or soldier do the menial work of cr...

This colorful tropical bird is found mostly in southern Texas, Mexico, and South America. Similar in size to a Blue Jay, the Green Jay is a bit sho...

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 the...

Moving into your first or a dream home is a huge achievement. Box moving trucks are a symbol of beginning a new chapter of your life and making a n...

Road bikes are built for traveling at high speeds on paved roads, most commonly used for long distance travel and training. These lightweight bicyc...

Christmas at the Tiki Hut may be just what the doctor ordered. Let rest and relaxation rejuvenate your mind, body and soul this Christmas season. M...

Cabins and cottages, nestled in villages and throughout the countryside, often represent times of rejuvenation and good spirits. This little Lake C...

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 wi...

The Maine Coon Cat is known as the gentle giant and makes a great family pet. No one knows for certain how the Maine Coon Cat got to the U.S. but i...

Inspired by our favorite forest friends, the Vintage Woodland Collection is made from blown glass and decorated to replicate the mercury finish of ...

Inspired by our favorite forest friends, the Vintage Woodland Collection is made from blown glass and decorated to replicate the mercury finish of ...