Old World Christmas

Florida is the most southeastern U.S. state, with the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. Nicknamed the "Sunshine State," it ...

The dreidel is a small four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side: Nun (miracle), Gimel (great), Hay (happened) and Shin (there) whi...

A Royal Flush is a poker hand containing the ace, king, queen and jack of the same suit. A combination of a "flush" (all cards in the same suit), a...

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

Often referred to as "Nature's Wonder Fruit," bananas are one of the most widely consumed foods in the world. Sweet and easy to peel and eat, they ...

Built for riding, cowboy boots are as practical as they are beautiful. High heels keep the boots from slipping through the stirrups, and the stitch...

The Gingerbread Boy depicts a favorite tradition of the holiday season—baking treats! Creating elaborate and whimsical cookies that are decorated ...

Built for riding, Western style boots are very practical. High heels keep them from slipping through the stirrups, and the stitching makes them str...

Known as the Badger State, today Wisconsin is recognized as the dairy capital of America. Wisconsin with its German and Norwegian heritage and love...

Cheers! It is commonly thought that the term "vodka" comes from the Slavic word for "little water". Vodka is deeply associated with the cultural ro...

California’s Sierra Nevada mountains contain Yosemite National Park. Millions of people from around the world visit the park to take in its incredi...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. The park offers lush forests and wildflowers that bloom y...

Blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America, making blueberry pie a truly American dessert. To show off the colorful filling, th...

Acadia National Park is a 47,000-acre Atlantic coast recreation area primarily on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Its landscape is marked by woodland,...

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 ...

Popular for their taste and convenience, French Fries are a favorite side dish, especially with hamburgers. Millions are eaten in the U.S. each yea...

Established in 1910, Glacier National Park in Montana most famously features the Going-to-the-Sun Road. It is considered an engineering marvel and ...

Sweetly spicy and flavorful Pumpkin pie is a traditional and favorite dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Rich, ripe orange pumpkins are...

The pea can be traced all the way back to 4800 BC in Egypt. Thomas Jefferson introduced English peas to the United States and grew them on his esta...

This beautiful glass Doctor’s Bag ornament makes a perfect gift for a favorite doctor. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. The...

Snow cones are an iconic dessert that originated during the Industrial Revolution. Trucks would transport ice from the northeast to the hot souther...

In medieval Europe, strawberries were served at festivals and important state occasions to ensure peace and prosperity. They were carved into churc...

"The Lone Star Flag" is the national flag of the Republic of Texas. The red, white, and blue of the state flag represent bravery, purity and loyalt...

The luck of the Irish is sure to come to the owner of this beautiful ornament, for it carries three lucky symbols. First is the legendary pot of Le...

Cannoli is an Italian pastry that means "little tube". The tube-shaped pastry dough is fried then filled with a sweet, creamy filling as dessert. R...

The mixer was introduced in 1856 by Ralph Collier. In 1908 the electrical mixer was born. Before the mixer, baking was much more laborious and time...

The legend of Santa Claus is derived from the European figure St. Nicholas and 19th century American children’s stories and poems. Since Santa live...

Millions of people flock to Yellowstone National Park each year to capture memories of its iconic canyons, rivers, forests, geysers and incredible ...

Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming is known for its breathtaking mountain views, close proximity to Yellowstone National Park and Ja...

"As American as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie." Although sausages originated centuries ago, they didn't become Hot Dogs until they were put on...

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and its largest city. Founded in 1630, Boston is a rich part of early America history that attracts millions...