“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” This tradition goes back to the Victorian era and is still a popular theme in wedding movies and current customs. The “old” is a symbol of the bride’s past. She is separating herself from her family, childhood and past. The ...
Do you have a box of horseshoes you can’t bear to throw into the garbage can? Don’t toss those old horseshoes when you can put them to good use by turning them into useful household art. Horseshoe art is functional and it makes an excellent gift idea since horseshoes are thought to bring luck to ...
Carnelian has been worn for centuries as a protective stone. It has also been used for healing. The name carnelian comes from a Latin word corneolus meaning cherry. Carnelian has been a cameo stone for centuries. Because wax doesn’t stick to it, Carnelian has also been used in signet rings for imprinting seals on documents. ...
Saint Bridget is a legendary Irish saint from the fifth century, and Saint Bridget was known for helping many downtrodden, poor, and unfortunate people of her time. Saint Bridget was a wonderful person, and her legacy lives on with Saint Bridget’s Day. Saint Bridget’s Day is traditionally celebrated on February 1 of each year, but ...
