From construction sites to do-it-yourself projects, a toolbox is a true necessity. Toolboxes organize, carry and protect tools. The toolbox ornament makes a great gift for a favorite builder, craftsman or handyman who will undoubtedly cherish the memories of building, repairing and helping each year as they hang the ornament on their Christmas tree.

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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!

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Celebrate the special talents of the artist 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 and glitter for you to enjoy!

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The earliest microscopes were called "flea glasses" as they were originally used to study small bugs. The first microscope was invented by Hans and Zacharius Jansen in the 1600s and has gone through numerous improvements over the centuries. Today, we can see an entire universe of minute organisms, thanks to this ingenious device.

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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 as a motel in the movie "Cars."

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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.

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"Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds," is engraved on the U.S. Postal Service building in New York. Americans send over 2.1 billion Christmas cards each year as a way of expressing how much they care for their family and friends. This beautifully detailed blown glass ornament is a wonderful reminder to send someone a card today!

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The Erlenmeyer flask was named after the German scientist who created it back in 1860. This conical flask is great for mixing concoctions, while minimizing spillage. If you aren't a scientist, you can always use one as a flower vase, or a decanter for your favorite refreshing beverage.

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Farm life isn't easy for the farmer or the equipment. Built well, the equipment will last for decades. Farmers invest time, money and energy into equipment such as tractors and each bit of the investment pays off when it is time to harvest.

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Seeing clearly makes the season bright and makes spotting Rudolphs red nose in the sky much easier! Celebrate the optometrist in your life or a first pair of glasses with the Gingerbread Optometrist ornament.

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The caduceus is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology; it was said that his wand could wake the sleeping or put the awake to sleep. In North America, this is often used as a symbol for healthcare and the medical profession. This makes a lovely gift for every medical practitioner you know.

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Tchaikovskys famous ballet, The Nutcracker Suite, tells the story of Clara, who is given a nutcracker for Christmas. She falls asleep and dreams it has come to life. After a battle with the Mouse King, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel through a snowy forest to the magical Kingdom of Sweets where they meet the lovely Sugar Plum Fairy.

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