CHRISTMAS DECOR

Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, The Nutcracker, tells the story of Clara, who is given a nutcracker for Christmas. She falls asleep and dreams it has come to life. After a battle with the Mouse King, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel through a snowy forest...

For centuries it was believed that the eagle could look directly into the sun, and that it was reborn by diving into a fountain. Christians adopted this symbolism, comparing the eagle looking into the sun to Christ looking at His Father, and the fountain...

The baked potato is also known as a jacket potato. No matter the name, it is delicious! Baking a potato creates a scrumptious crispy skin and delightfully fluffy interior. Topped with butter, sour cream, bacon, cheese and chives and it is the perfect dinner.

In 1993, the French created "Le Décret Pain" which states that a baguette must be made on premises where sold, and can only consist of wheat flour, water, yeast and salt. Enjoy your stick bread dipped in your morning coffee or generously topped with...

The bagel originates in Poland. Traditionally, they were formed by hand, boiled and then baked. Today, there are numerous flavors and styles that vary as much as the cities they’re from. The dense, chewy inside and crisp exterior is a popular bread in America.

Not a chef? No problem! Bagel minis are a perfect solution. From the freezer, into the microwave and onto your plate in minutes, Bagel minis are sure to delight your tastebuds! The Bagel Minis ornament is sure to delight your Christmas collection too!

Many memories are made in the kitchen during the Christmas season. Having a bag of sugar is essential for mixing cookie dough, building gingerbread houses and adding a little extra sweetness to delightful dishes. Santa recommends an extra sprinkle of sugar in each recipe...

One of the most basic kitchen staples, flour is called for in recipes for every meal of the day, especially in cookies for Santa. Flour has been used since ancient times to feed and nourish people.

Celebrate America's favorite snack food with this whimsical glass ornament. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of shiny liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and glitters for you...

Badgers are known to be the world's fastest diggers. They move dirt faster than any other mammal, including a person with a shovel! Badgers dig in pursuit of prey and then expand tunnels into sleeping burrows. They are solitary, have a keen sense of...

Bacon, a staple breakfast food often paired with eggs, seems to go in and out of favor in the culinary world. It currently is experiencing a dramatic increase in popularity. Now, it is even found in sweet foods such as donuts and ice cream!

The egg has long been considered a symbol of hope, potential and new possibilities. But sometimes it can just be a great way to start your day, especially when it is served as a morning meal with crisp slices of bacon.

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Baby’s first Christmas is such a special time for families to celebrate the miracle of life. Each year as baby grows, memories will return of that very first Christmas. Children are an incredible source of joy and love, just like the Christmas season.

A baby can receive no higher symbol than a gift of an elephant. Elephants are incredibly intelligent and sensitive animals. They also have incredibly strong family ties. What more could a loved one want for their child?

Unicorns are found in storybooks and tall tales from around the world, leading one to wonder if they really do exist. Living deep in the forest and among fields of wild flowers, unicorns are highly sought after for their healing and magical powers, even...

As winter sets in and the snow falls, little ones in body and spirit love playing in the snow. A snow angel is a design made in the snow that looks like an angel. This little bear’s dream has come true. His snow angel...

The Baby Jesus ornament reminds us of the circumstances of Christ’s birth—in a manger in a lowly stable in Bethlehem. He is depicted this way in countless manger scenes in churches and houses around the world at Christmastime. His birth represents God’s love and...

Bartolomeo Cristofori of Padua, Italy, invented the piano in the early 18th century; Mozart and others composed masterworks on the "pianoforte." Over the centuries, the piano has been developed to include the current Grand variation used by orchestras around the world. The Baby Grand...

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 the Cinnamon Bear to Winnie-the-Pooh, Teddy Bears live in literature and in the hearts of even the oldest...