In many eastern cultures, the peach is a symbol of long life and marriage. Since peach trees blossom early in the spring, peaches also signify fertility. In Christian art, a peach with a leaf attached represents the unity of the heart and tongue, indicating words truthfully spoken.

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Ears of corn, according to folklore, were once as long as the corn stalks and yielded five thousand kernels each. Legend claims that a careless woman wasted the beautiful corn, and the stalks then stopped producing. Through prayers the corn returned, but in smaller size as a reminder not to take blessings for granted.

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Mushrooms are associated with nature and the beauty of the forest. Finding a mushroom in the woods is like finding a lucky penny – good fortune is just around the corner! A mushroom ornament on your Christmas tree symbolizes a reverence for nature and the hope for good fortune in the coming year.

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Long ago when parents decorated the Christmas tree they hung the pickle ornament last, hiding it in the green boughs. When the children were allowed to view the tree, they would begin searching for the pickle ornament because they knew they would receive an extra gift for being the most observant.

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This beautiful glass ornament 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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Legend has it that the first avocado was eaten by a Mayan Princess in Mexico around 300 B.C. It is also known as the "alligator pear," which describes the fruit’s texture and pear shape. This beautiful glass ornament was carefully crafted for you to enjoy as a holiday decoration.

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Blueberries are one of the few truly blue foods, as well as one of the few fruits native to North America. Native American tribes in the Northeast revered and enjoyed Blueberries. Though small, they have a huge amount of nutrition and parts of the plant are also used as medicine.

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Long ago when parents decorated the Christmas tree, they hung the pickle ornament last, hiding it in the green boughs. When the children were allowed to view the tree, they began searching for the pickle ornament because the first to find it would receive an extra gift from St. Nicholas for being the most observant child.

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The grapefruit is known for its sour to semi–sweet taste and is a popular breakfast item. It was named the "forbidden fruit" when it was discovered by a group of people seeking the origins of the tree of good and evil in the Garden of Eden.

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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! The lemon is prized for its vibrant yellow color as a beautiful addition to any holiday or culinary display. It has a sour taste, however, so the tart flavor of a lemon, like life itself, is enhanced and enjoyed with some sweetener.

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Wild cherries are indigenous to the North American continent making cherry pie a truly American dessert. To show off the colorful filling, the cherry pie is usually made with a lattice crust. The crust looks like basket weaving with its fancy, sugar frosted crisscrosses.

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This delightful glass ornament depicts one of the favorite traditions of the holiday season sweets! It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, it was hand-decorated with brightly colored lacquers and glitter for you to enjoy!

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