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Prost! Stein is an English neologism for stoneware mugs. These popular collectibles are often accumulated as souvenirs and tell adventure stories. If you’re traveling in Germany, however, don’t ask for a stein. It simply means "stoneware" and you might get your beer served in...

Building gingerbread houses is a favorite holiday tradition. Creating elaborate buildings from cookies, and sweets, started years ago and continues today. Standing in town squares, churches represent the heritage and culture of the people. Glassblowers often created images reflecting the lovely churches in their...

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. Santa Claus became the jolly folk hero all children dream about on Christmas Eve.

When the game of golf began, golfers carried their clubs in a bundle as they walked the course. The backs of golfers thank advances in technology for the invention of golf bags and golf carts. Golf carts allow the sport to be played faster...

Fore! Santa is hitting the links for some rest and relaxation after a long week in his workshop. Dressed in a traditional patchwork vest that Mrs. Claus knitted, Santa hopes to blend in and maybe not be recognized. But the twinkle in his eye...

Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming is known for its breathtaking mountain views, close proximity to Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole. This 310,000-acre park attracts mountaineers, hikers, fishermen, and photographers. No matter the season, the Tetons will always impress, humble and showcase...

Found in coastal waters of all major oceans, the great white shark is known for its incredible size. Female sharks grow to 20 feet long and weigh in at 4,200 pounds. Great whites are the largest predatory fish. The great white’s size isn’t the...

Submarines were built and used during the American Civil War. They are used for a variety of non-military purposes including salvage missions, deep sea exploration, and marine exploration. Some submarines are able to remain underwater for several months at a time!

Make it a musical Christmas with the Guitar and Amp ornament. Celebrate the beauty and joy music brings to the world at Christmastime and year round. The Guitar and Amp ornament symbolizes new musical trends and masterpieces.

A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top used in a traditional Hanukkah game, with each side bearing a Hebrew letter that symbolizes a phrase about a miraculous event. The dreidel game and the story together commemorate the themes of resilience, faith, and the triumph...

Perched 205 feet above the ocean in beautiful Oregon, the Heceta Head Lighthouse still beams its light 21 miles out to sea. The lighthouse and light keeper’s home were built in 1894 and are still used today as a functioning lighthouse and B&B.

The Aloha State welcomes millions of visitors each year who are drawn to its beautiful beaches, tropical climate and friendly culture. The Aloha Spirit perfectly describes the friendly welcome visitors receive, the relaxed lifestyle and common practices of the islands. Hawaii is a dream...

We often think of huge, old, foreboding mansions as the most likely homes for ghosts and spirits, however, ghosts make no real estate demands. So, if something strange is happening where you live, your house just might be haunted!

The Hawaiian transliteration of "Merry Christmas" is "Mele Kalikimaka." Here's to a very Merry Christmas—and Mele Kalikimaka! Celebrate Christmas in island style with a Hawaiian shirt. Forget building snowmen this Christmas and build a sandcastle on the beach!

Hermey the Elf’s life goals are to become a dentist, which is not a typical choice for an elf. In the end, Hermey becomes a dentist. But, with the help of Yukon Cornelius, Hermey also becomes a hero by saving Rudolph.

The Clydesdale is a magnificent and hardworking draft horse known for its strength and versatility. Derived from strong farm horses of the Clydesdale region of Scotland, they have been used for pulling heavy loads for over 300 years. Intelligent and agreeable, the Clydesdale makes...

Load up the horses in the trailer and hit the road. Whether you're off for a trail ride, rodeo or work, the horse trailer is a home-away-from-home for horses and owners alike. This trailer is decked out for the holiday season and the horse...

Stacked with pastel suitcases and golden wheels, this luggage cart rolls in wanderlust. Perfect for jetsetters and hotel dreamers, it brings travel tales to the tree.

Dotted along the frozen lakes of the north, ice fishing shanties serve as shelter from the harsh winter elements while waiting for the perfect fish to strike the bait. Remember to keep that line moving so it doesn't freeze!