Nature

Since bats live in caves. which were once seen as the entrance to the netherworld. they were thought to be immortal. Western belief associates the bat with Vampires. spirits who suck the blood of the living. However. in China. the bat is a symbol...

A child seeking shelter from a storm sat under a fir tree. After the storm the child thanked the tree. Learning it was the Christ Child under its branches. the tree wept with joy. The tears froze upon its boughs as icicles. which glistened...

Christmastime doesn't always encompass snowmen. cold weather and hot chocolate. Imagine unwrapping presents on the beach. sitting around a palm tree wearing shorts and t-shirts. String your lights around the trunk of a palm tree and spread Christmas cheer to fellow beachcombers! Mele Kalikimaka!...

Legend says the first Christmas tree was created by Martin Luther. Walking in the forest one Christmas Eve. he was inspired by snow-covered trees reflecting moonlight and twinkling stars showing through their branches. So. he cut a small fir tree. took it home. and...

Woof. Woof! Merry Christmas from the Christmas Corgi! Christmas becomes even more magical and blessed with the addition of a Corgi dog. "Man's best friend" brings energy. affection and companionship to this sacred time of the year.

This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally. the ornament was delicately hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and glitter for you to enjoy!

The quick and agile chipmunk is a small. brownish. ground-dwelling squirrel typically 5 to 6 inches long. According to Native American folklore. it got its stripes when escaping from a bear whose long sharp claws left long pale scars on the little chipmunk's back.

Plan an excursion for half a day or longer. whether it's a fishing expedition or a "3 hour tour" with family and friends. Take a relaxing cruise on the "Nauti or Nice" this holiday season and St. Nick will be your captain.

Found at the tip of New Jersey's southern shore. the Cape May Lighthouse attracts visitors from around the world to the coastal resort city. The lighthouse is spectacular and breathtaking and it is surrounded by beautiful Victorian buildings that are sure to impress visitors.

Lighthouses are sources of inspiration and comfort. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest in the nation and a symbol of North Carolina. Its light can be seen 20 miles out to sea and warns sailors of the treacherous Diamond Shoals. Its spiral stripes...

Standing nearly 170 feet tall. this lighthouse is one of only a dozen brick tower lighthouses left in the US. Built in 1872 near Nags Head. NC. this tower still retains its original first order Fresnel lens. The island was named after the Body...

As graceful decorations that grow naturally on majestic firs and pine trees. cones were among the first molded glass ornaments made. Cones also were believed to be symbols of motherhood and fertility. so they were given to brides to hang on their Christmas trees....

As graceful decorations that grow naturally on majestic firs and pine trees. cones were among the first molded glass ornaments made. Cones also were believed to be symbols of motherhood and fertility. so they were given to brides to hang on their Christmas trees....

Cancer. the crab. is the fourth sign of the zodiac. People born under this sign are traditional. sensitive. and nurturing. In ancient Greece. the crab was considered to be sacred. and in many eastern countries they are a good omen. In China the crab...

Bears are symbols of strength and bravery. and are often found on European heraldry. Because bears hibernate. they signify resurrection and the power of life over death. Bears can also represent bad temper. but most of the time they are gentle and good-natured. and...

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 and good-natured. and can actually be quite playful. Because bears hibernate. they signify resurrection and the power of...

Designed to weather the harsh climate of salty air. winds and rain. beach houses have a homey and rustic feel that washes up childhood memories of sand castles. kite flying. beach combing and long sandy walks. One can almost smell the salty air when...

The Beach Bucket ornament is a reminder of summer childhood days spent at the shore. Memories of hotdogs. ice cream and playing in the sand come to mind. In those days a good. sturdy beach bucket and small shovel were all that was needed...

The most known mammoth. woolly wandered the earth during the ice age. During Christmastime. the cold days can feel as if the ice age has returned. Keep an eye out on those bitter cold days for a woolly mammoth to return!

Growing on majestic firs and pine trees. cones are natural decorations. They were among the very first molded glass ornaments made. Cones were believed to be symbols of motherhood and fertility. so they were given to brides to hang on their Christmas trees.