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Lenox Corporation
July 13, 2015
• 8:34 PM
• 3,357 days ago
Lenox Corporation
July 13, 2015
• 8:34 PM
• 3,357 days ago
A christening or baptism is such a special and touching moment in a baby, and the parents life. There are many gifts that are customary and traditional for this type of occasion. But over the years, more modern gifts have been adopted to encompass different faiths and family backgrounds. We put together a list of gifts that encompass a wonderful balance of both modern and tradition. All are time honored keepsakes that will honor the special day in this baby’s life.
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Lenox Corporation
June 7, 2015
• 9:59 AM
• 3,393 days ago
Lenox Corporation
June 7, 2015
• 9:59 AM
• 3,393 days ago
Did you know the piggy bank originated from the 15th century?
In Europe, in the 15th century, nearly all house wares and other household items made from pottery were made out of orange clay called Pygg Clay. This included the containers made to hold small items such as the coins that workers earned each day. The coins would remain in those “pygg jars” until they were needed, so that they wouldn’t be lost.
Interestingly, the name of the barnyard animal did not become “pygg...Read more of post
In Europe, in the 15th century, nearly all house wares and other household items made from pottery were made out of orange clay called Pygg Clay. This included the containers made to hold small items such as the coins that workers earned each day. The coins would remain in those “pygg jars” until they were needed, so that they wouldn’t be lost.
Interestingly, the name of the barnyard animal did not become “pygg...Read more of post
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