This Teddy Bear is about 8 inches tall. He is made of a fuzzy cloth material, so that he is soft, fuzzy and sparkling. This Teddy Bear has fuzzy blue coverings over his feet, a red fuzzy Christmas bowtie and a fuzzy red and green ski cap on. Also on his body is the outline of 2 small stars. This cute Christmas Bear is perfect as a stocking stuffer or as a stand alone present for young and old alike. The only thing missing from this Teddy Bear is a hug from you. Select this link to view our Christmas Ornaments.
Information on Bears.
Bear is the name for any of several kinds of large, flesh eating animals with shaggy fur, heavy bodies and wide heads. Bears are among the best known of the world’s large wild animals. They are often seen in zoos, where their playful tricks make them favorites with the public. Several kinds of bears were once quite common in North America, Asia and Europe. They may still be seen in some of the wilder parts of these lands. In North America, especially, wild bears may be found even though many of the forests have been destroyed. Visitors to Yellowstone National Park and some of the other natural parks of the United States have brought home many tales of the amusing and sometimes dangerous actions of the half tamed bears which live there and beg for food from tourists. Select this link to view our Christmas Gifts.
Kinds of Bears.
Several of the best known kinds of bears live in North America. Among them are the black bear, the grizzly bear, the Kodiak bear and the Alaskan brown bear. The polar bear lives in the Arctic regions of the far north. Another kind of brown bear lives in Europe and northern Asia. In southern Asia and the East Indies are found the sloth bear and the sun bear. The atlas bear is the only kind of bear found in Africa. The only South American bear is the spectacled bear of the Andes.
History of The Santa Claus Express: The Santa Claus Express is a generic name applied to a number of holiday railroad excursions throughout the United States. Often sponsored by railroad museums and incorporating appropriately decorated vintage locomotives and cars, the Santa Claus Express may offer scenic tours beginning in late November and continuing through December. By other schedules, the Express stops at towns and villages along the line, at which time professional or amateur performers aboard provide a Yuletide concert or show for citizens awaiting outside. The Santa Claus Express also is a vehicle for delivering toys and gifts to underprivileged children, an example of which can be found in Appalachia. Since the mid 1440s on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, officials of CSX Transportation have furnished a locomotive and cars so that the Santa Claus Express could wind its way from Pikeville, Kentucky, across Virginia, and into Kingsport, Tennessee. All along the tracks, children and families gather, many having camped overnight to secure strategic positions. When the train slows at each whistle stop, children run behind as Santa, who addresses everyone as “darlin’,” and his assistants, local businessmen, toss candy, small toys, and other gifts from the platform on the last car into eager hands. Local merchants, some of whom were once among those children chasing the train, donate the gifts, which become the only Christmas presents that many children in this region will receive each year. Select this link to view our Christmas Figurines.
Christmas Story.
Starting on December 6th and lasting until January 6th, Christmastime is celebrated continually throughout Germany. It is a time for joy and thanks. Spirits run high as everyone comes together. Whether for dancing or just for entertainment, music is always played as part of the festivities. One of the most distinctive instruments heard in the nostalgic air is the horn. They are still heard today throughout the streets of German villages bringing laughter and cheer to all. Horns are used in churches across the world as a special addition to the liturgical season. Select this link to view our Animal Christmas Ornaments.
