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In 1941. Charles Scanlon received his patent on the bright orange traffic cones we know today. Besides their practical safety use on the roadways. these cones have decorated such public monuments as the Duke of Wellington statue in Glasgow. Scotland and were made popular...

The Comedy & Tragedy masks have symbolized the theater for decades and originate from Greek theater. Actors wore masks with exaggerated expressions so people sitting far off could see the characters' emotions. The masks also allowed actors to play multiple characters. Masks were designed...

A chef's hat is also known as a toque. Chefs began wearing these hats to blend in with monks. by wearing similar shaped hats. as they sought refuge in the monasteries. Chefs were being persecuted for their creativity. The hats have remained a symbol...

This double-breasted cotton jacket is reversible to hide stains & has knotted cloth buttons to survive frequent laundering. Marie-Antoine Careme developed the current chef's uniform in the mid-19th century. "Chef's whites" also includes the toque blanche & black/white hound's-tooth pants. White represents cleanliness. Bon...

Go! Fight! Win! Cheerleaders have been supporting their favorite athletes and leading fans since 1898. Student. Johnny Campbell. assembled a group of people to energize the team and the crowd in hopes of changing the team's losing streak. It worked and now cheerleading is...

This Cheerful Cement Truck symbolizes a childhood memory of playing construction and building for many people. Memories of building cities. farms and more are what makes the Christmas season special for so many people.

Go! Fight! Win! Cheerleaders bring energy. excitement and passion to sports for the fans and athletes alike. Cheerleading requires athletic ability for dances. stunts and jumps. This sport originated in the U.S. in the 1900s and is a strong asset of many sports today....

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.

Join the ranks of Judge Smails ("Caddyshack"). The Skipper ("Gilligan's Island") and Captain Stubing ("Love Boat"). and wear this hat with pride! You don't need a boat to wear this festive topper. but it sure helps. Ahoy. there!

Today we know this lovely drink as double espresso. hot milk. and foam. yet it only became popular outside Italy in the 1930s when it was served in cafés in Austria and Germany. The name is inspired by Capuchin friars due to the color...

Photography is one of the most popular hobbies today. Camera technology has allowed amateurs to spectacularly capture moments and images with professional quality. Celebrate the photographer in your family whether it be mom. dad or a professional with this camera ornament.

Children crawl mile after mile pushing a toy bulldozer. Toy trucks are one of the most popular children's toys of all time. This friendly. bright-eyed bulldozer welcomes children to play and move dirt from one spot to another.

For many. braces are a stage of life. While most people would not choose braces. they would choose a straight smile with healthy. strong teeth. Braces give people that result! This ornament is a great gift for the orthodontist or braces wearer in your...

A new box of crayons is a special treat for artists ages 0-99. Cherish memories of making priceless works of art with kids with this special ornament. Many masterpieces have been created with these colored wax sticks. adorning the fridge and scrapbooks.

Since the 1590s. this word has referred to "an avid reader. " eagerly devouring book after book. a person devoted to studying—from Atticus Finch to Hermione Granger & Jo March. Whether in print or on an e-reader. who doesn't love to snuggle up with...

Celebrate the special talents of a favorite hair stylist with this beautiful glass ornament. It 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...

"Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher." says a Japanese proverb. At their best. educators teach us to think and ask questions. Say thanks to all the amazing teachers you know with this delightful and cheery...

Trusting a child with another person can be a scary leap of faith. Once a family finds a great babysitter. they never want to let him/her go. This ornament is a great way to show appreciation to your favorite babysitter for caring for your...

Beekeeping is an ancient practice. which dates back millennia. Bees aren't naturally aggressive but they can get defensive if they think their hive is under attack. The wise apiarist wears protective clothing including gloves and a netted hood.

A Barber's Pole is a type of sign used by barbers most traditionally a pole with a helix of red. white and blue stripes. This beautiful glass Barber Pole ornament makes a perfect gift for a favorite barber.