The Elf on the Shelf began as a children's book published in 2005, entitled The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition. The story recounts the tale of a "scout elf," sent by Santa Claus to watch children from... Read more
The word cookie comes from a Dutch word meaning "little cake." Cookies are generally flat sweet pastries. Outside of North America, cookies are often called... Read more
Christmas ornaments are decorations that are usually used to adorn a Christmas tree. They may be made from a variety of materials, including glass, wood, clay, and metal. Families often pass ornaments from... Read more
Basketball is an iconic American sport. Its legendary players, such as Michael Jordan and LeBron James, are considered heroes. It is the only sport to date whose origins lie solely in... Read more
Baseball bats are wooden or metal clubs used in sports such as baseball, softball, and t-ball. The pitcher throws the ball, and the player swings the bat in an attempt to strike it and change its course. The best part of the bat to strike the ball is known as the... Read more
The baseball cap arose with the purpose of shielding baseball players' eyes from the sun. A team known as the Brooklyn Excelsiors were the first to wear this style of hat in... Read more
Do you like to drink coffee? Surveys have shown that 83 percent of adults in the United States do so regularly. Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the... Read more
Candy, sometimes called confectionary or confections, can refer to any sweet edible treat. People have been making candies for a long time. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics show that candy was being made... Read more
Cheese is a favorite addition to hamburgers, sandwiches, nachos, salads, pasta, and more. This versatile dairy product has been a part of the human diet for... Read more
A chef is a trained professional cook, often the director of the kitchen. Chefs are often recognized by their chef's whites... Read more
Many people love hamburgers. While the exact origins of this fast food sandwich are unknown, it is likely that German... Read more
Baseball has been called "the great American pastime." The ball itself has a center made of rubber or cork that is wrapped in yarn. It is then covered with two peanut-shaped strips of... Read more
Do you like to eat burritos? Many people across North America enjoy burritos. For centuries, people across... Read more
Watering cans are portable containers used to water plants by hand. Most have a handle and a spout... Read more
American football is one member of a family of sports that includes soccer, rugby, and Australian football. In each game, the teams try to get the ball through... Read more
Milk cartons and similar cardboard beverage containers are a familiar sight at schools, grocery stores, and likely in your... Read more
The football helmet is one of a football player's most important pieces of equipment. It protects his skull and brain from serious... Read more
For most of history, children merely shared outdoor spaces with adults. They played in fields, marketplaces, gardens... Read more
Soda, pop, soft drink, cola, coke. Sweetened, carbonated beverages go by many names, often regional in nature. Which is your favorite variety? Most sodas combine... Read more
Kites are ancient inventions. In fact, they were invented nearly 3,000 years ago in China. They were the first heavier... Read more