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The fierce Vikings in Scandinavia thought that evergreens were the special plant of the sun god, Balder. This gave rise to celebrating the season by 

Since Victorian times, exotic citrus fruits and ginger from the far east have been used to celebrate. They represented luxuries from far away 

Bayberry tapers were a real treasure to the colonists. Since they burned longer and cleaner (and didn't go rancid like those made with animal fat), early settlers

Swinging in on a blue jacquard ribbon, it's the Peanut Penguin Ornament. This tufty penguin has blue-black fur, a vanilla tummy and a heart-shaped face, with

For the coziest cuddles in the whole North Pole, skate on over to Perry Polar Bear. Unbelievably snuggly, this cloudy cream cub is as soft as freshly fallen snow. 

Do they celebrate holidays under the sea? Ask Cranberry Octopus | Large! This rich red octopus is holiday-ready, with a deep scarlet mantle that's very