Glorious Gifts : Winter Gifts

The Legend of Polar Mountain (Winter Musical)

$17.95

Imagine a land all covered in snow and ice, where the sun sets in autumn and is gone for many months and the only illumination in the winter sky is the mysterious, shimmering Northern Lights! An old storyteller tells the tale of a young girl named Galena, her little brother Tagalong and and their Artic adventure on a magical night on Polar Mountain where they meet a giant snowman, a snow princess, and much more! This delightful 30-minute holiday musical captures the spirit of hope andjoy and is ideal for young performers. It features seven original songs, a clever and entertaining script, John Jacobson's choreography and helpful production guide included in the Teacher's Manual. The Singer's Edition features vocal lines and dialog, and the professionally-produced ShowTrax CD will add extra sparkle to your performance this winter holiday season. Songs include: Once on a Wintertime, Dancing in the Snow, Sea of Snow, Lost, Get a Load of Me, You1ve Gotta Have Hope, There's a Light.

Winter Fun

$60.11

Size: approx. 4'' Metric: 10 cm Consists of: 3 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days Origin: Russian Federation PRODUCT DETAILS: As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. MORE INFO / RELATED STORY: RUSSIAN CLIMATE & VISITING RUSSIA Most of Russia has a continental climate the winters are bone chilling and the summers can be boiling. The swings are most extreme in southern and central Siberia, but even in Moscow temperatures can range from -30 to 30 Celsius (-20 to 100 Fahrenheit). The Black Sea coast and its resort communities tend to have the least swing. Late spring, early summer and the fall are good times to visit. During the hot summer months of July and August cities shut down as locals head to the countryside to live off the land at their dachas. In the beginning of September the ballets and the operas start back up and the cities come to life again. (The performing arts season runs from about September to May, although there are occasional shows in the summer, especially during St. Petersburg's White Nights Festival in June.) The first real cold hits Moscow and St. Petersburg sometime in November and there's usually snow on the ground from December through April. If you're prepared for the cold, Russia is often at its most beautiful under a blanket of snow. Winter is also the peak of the theater season and generally has fewer tourists. Steer clear of the mud and slush that covers the country during the spring thaw (April to May) and late fall. Copyright ''The MoscowTimes''

Winter Floral II

$45.00

25.50 X 39.25 print by Michael Hall entitled Winter Floral II. Click to order this print unframed or framed and matted.

Winter Snowglobe

$3.00

These cute mini winter snowglobe wedding favors feature a Mr & Mrs. Snowman. They are so cute. These make great holiday wedding favors or Christmas wedding favors. They can't be shipped to really cold areas because they make shatter.

Winter Honeysuckle

$13.95

The Winter Honeysuckle, Lonicera fragrantissima, is sometimes called Sweet Breath of Spring. It is extremely fragrant (lemony), with creamy white flowers that appear in early spring before the leaves emerge. Flowers are followed by small, somewhat inconspicuous, red berries which mature in late spring to early summer. Oval, dark green foliage sometimes has bluish tinge. Flowers are a harbinger of spring. Budded branches may be cut for an early, fragrant, indoor arrangement. Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Adapts to wide range of soils, including dry ones, but prefers moist, loamy soils. Prune to shape after flowering.

Winter Snowman Triple Garden Wind Spinner

$28.79

Seasonal Triple Spinners mean there's no such thing as too much of a good thing. The seasonal themes come alive in the breeze. These spinners are sure to bring a smile to the faces of passers by. No need to build a snowman, this one really flies! When you get some wind, the three blades spin the snowman wind wheel around and around.

Winter Wren

$25.00

1800+ classic reproductions of vintage posters and artwork. Custom printed using the finest quality canvas and ink.

Set of Four Winter Splendor/Colorado Coasters

$19.99

Set of 4 Natural Sandstone Absorbent Coasters. Cork-backed to protect furniture. Made In The USA. 4 inches in diameter. Approximate weight: 1.5 lbs. Per Set.

Winter Past 500 Pc Puzzle by Ravensburger

$12.98

A challenging 500 piece puzzle featuring a wintry scene. Finished puzzle size 18 x 24. Ages: 12+ Manufacturer: Ravensburger

16 x 32 Oval Micro Mesh Pool Winter Cover

$154.99

Mesh Winter pool covers trap debris and allow water to flow through. No messy, rotting leaves and stagnant water to clean off pool covers in the Spring. Winter swimming pool covers at In The Swim.

Woodland American Wildlife 10.5" Winter Scene Dinner Plate - Beaver

$33.60

Spode offers a Woodland collection that captures the essence of the wild, focusing on indigenous North American animals in their natural winter habitat. Beautifully rendered studies of the beaver, cougar, elk, and snowshoe rabbit attract attention when displayed on the wall, mantel, or table. Mix and match with the other Woodland collections! Features: -Brown floral border with Beaver illustration -Original Spode design -Microwave, freezer and oven safe Specifications: -Material: Earthenware -Dimensions: 10.5" W x 10.5" D -Cleaning and Care: Dishwasher safe; Handwashing is recommended -Storage: To avoid scratching do not stack items so they touch; Do not stack mugs, this will damage the handles -Heating: Warm piece gradually and only to 212 F.

El Capitan, Winter, Sunrise, Yosemite National Park, California, 1968 by Ansel Adams: 28 7/10 x 34 1/10 Print Reproduction

$221.00

One of the premier photographers of the 20th century, Ansel Adams (1902-1984) is renowned for his black and white photographs of America's national parks, particularly the mountainous American West. His works are eloquently rendered in their use of light, -Custom framed by designers, this piece features both frame and mat selections that have been hand-chosen to enhance the artwork. -Ready to hang -- comes with a hanging wire for easy installation. -Gallery-quality acrylic glazin -Frame Description: Satin Black - 1.25 -Matte: Jet Black/Chalk -Image Dimensions: 20.88 in. x 26.25 in. -Outside Dimensions 28.7 x 34.1

Fiskars - Scrapboss Embossing Stencil Set - Winter Wonderland

$9.49

Use these creative templates with your Scrapboss embossing system for endless possibilities and subtle charm.

Kewpie Republic! Spectacular Cell Phone Strap World Qp / Winter Snow Board Boy

$4.48

Kewpie Republic! Spectacular Cell Phone Strap
World Qp / Winter Special
Kewpie shows up in ski resort!

Kewpie shows up in ski resort. Snowman Snow board boy and girl every Kewpie is so cute!
size: approx. 4cm / 1.57in

Winter Wonder Cake Top

$49.98

The Winter Wonder Keepsake Cake Top sparkles with our exclusive snowflake and glacier blue square cut stone. Every detail is a beautiful reflection of the wonders of winter.6.5"H

Winter Wonder Gift Cards / Confetti Cards

$4.00

Perfect for any special occasion or winter holiday! These double sided cards feature a white background with silver snowflakes opposite a light blue background with white snowflakes. 2" x 2",

'Russian Winter' Samovar Set (6 l.)

$635.58

Dimensions: diameter: c. 14' Metric: diameter: 35 cm Volume: 6 liters Type: electric / functional Voltage: 220 volts, 1.25 KVt (no voltage converter necessary; simple plug adaptor would do) Availability: ships within 6-12 business days Origin: Russian Federation PRODUCT DETAILS: The unique 'Russian Winter' electric samovar set in front of you consists of an authentic ball-shaped hand-painted Russian electric samovar (fully functional and ready to make tea), a handsome hand-painted tray and a beautiful hand-painted porcelain teapot. The whole set is 100% original, made and imported from Russia. Would definitely make a wonderful gift to anyone interested in Russian culture. Important: Slight variations in the painting pattern are acceptable, as each and every set is hand-painted; hence, unique and unparalleled. WARNING: Do not place the painted teapot on top of hot samovar. The paint will come off. Teapot may be put on top of samovar only when the latter is not in use. MORE INFO / RELATED STORY: SAMOVAR HISTORY Samovar is a purely Russian invention. It is used for making tea. In the 17th century tea was delivered to Russia from the territory of West Mongolia and it was used as medicine among the nobility. Tea was a competitor of 'sbiten', the most favourite drink in Russia back then. Its components were: hot water, medicinal herbs and honey. In the 18th century in the Urals and Tula samovar-kitchens were invented. They were divided into three parts - two of them devoted to meals cooking, and the third one wholly devoted to tea-making. Sbitennik and samovar-kitchen were samovar prototypes. There were different ways of manufacturing the first samovars. Samovars were produced in the Urals, Moscow, Saint-Petersburg, Tula; and later in Vladimirskaya, Yaroslavskaya and Vyatskaya provinces. The first samovar factory was founded in Tula by Nasar Usitsin in 1778. This town of gunsmiths became famous throughout the world as the center of samovar manufacture. Tula had everything that was needed for such industry: rich ore mines, highly qualified masters skilled in working metals and location (Tula is situated only 200 kilometres south of Moscow). Samovar manufacture soon became to be very profitable. Handicraftsmen were quickly turning into manufacturers; workshops were transformed into samovar manufactures. In 1826 there were only eight samovar factories, whereas in 1896 there were already seventy. Samovars were made out of cupronickel, red and green copper, pinchbeck, and in special cases - out of silver. Some samovars were plated with gold or silver, but brass was always the basic metal. In the course of the centuries samovar shapes changed. By the end of the 19th century the number of samovar types reached 165. Yet, it was almost impossible to fully mechanize the samovars manufacture. Tools used for samovar making were not changing and by hand assembly allowed for only five-six samovars to be produced per day. The highest peak of samovar manufacture in Tula was reached in the 80s of the 19th century. Samovar was not only a feature of home comfort, the symbol of Russian hospitality, but also a kind of a mascot. Among articles of folk domestic art samovars occupy a special place. They are often viewed not only as domestic utensils, but also as real works of applied arts. Each true samovar master always wanted to astonish his customers by his creativity. Conservative design and durability in combination with decorative qualities draw interest to samovars of the people all over the world. Tula samovars were represented at many exhibitions in Russia and abroad. Manufacturers taking part at the exhibitions were constantly awarded with medals, the reprints of which often appeared on their samovars after that. Tula samovars were spread all over Russia. At the fairs one could find samovars of very different shapes: vase-shaped, pear-shaped, wine-glass-shaped, etc. Prices reduction in the process of manufacture caused standardization of samovar shapes. The so-called cylindrical samovars became widely spread. Originally Tula produced coal samovars (the water in them was heated up by charcoal), kerosene samovars and combined variants, the water in which could be heated up by any kind of fuel. Prices were set in direct dependence with shape, material and dimension of a samovar. Simple samovars were sold in bulk. Articles of complicated shapes (presents, samovars made to order) were sold by the piece. During the whole of the 19th century portable samovars were produced in Tula. As a rule, they were multi-sided, cubic and right-angled. Over the two hundred years, production technology improved considerably. Now presses and conveyor lines are widely employed. Casting under pressure is also widespread. At 'Shtamp' plant nickel-plating automatic line was introduced. Samovars here are decorated by art rolling. The plant produces samovars of different types: coal (of six versions) and - from 1956 - electrical (volume 2-3 litres; for buffets), combined and painted. Folk traditions keep on existing and developing. Gorgeous samovars - authentic works of art - are still produced in Russia. Samovars are still awarded with prizes and medals at national and international exhibitions.

'Winter Village' Samovar Set (3 l.)

$449.95

Dimensions: height: 14 inches (35 cm), diameter: 4 4/8 inches (18.75 cm). Volume: 3 liters (approx. 12.7 cups). Type: electric. Voltage: 220 Volts, 1.25 KVt (no voltage converter necessary; simple 'outlet adaptor' is all you need). Availability: ships within 6-12 business days. Origin: Russian Federation. PRODUCT DETAILS: The gorgeous electric samovar set in front of you consists of an authentic hand-painted Russian electric samovar (fully functional and ready to make tea), a handsome hand-painted tray and a beautiful hand-painted porcelain teapot. The whole set is 100% original, made and imported from Russia. Would definitely make a wonderful gift to anyone interested in Russian culture. Electric samovars use a coil to heat up water. This coil is rated for 220 volts but will work fine at 110 volts (the US standard), thus a Voltage Converter is not necessary. Radio Shack sells an 'outlet adapter' stock # 273-1406D. This will not convert the voltage but simply adapt the two large round prongs on the end of the samovar cord to fit into the two flat rectangular outlet holes used in US homes. Because you are using 110V there will be a small increase in the time needed to boil the water (this can be offset by starting with hot or warm water). To use your samovar simply pour water inside, plug it in and wait for it to boil. This will be your supply of hot water with which to make tea. The inside of the samovar has undergone a galvanic tinning (lead-free and 100% safe). IMPORTANT: Slight variations in the painting pattern are acceptable, as each and every set is hand-painted; hence, unique and unparalleled. WARNING: Do not place the painted teapot on top of hot samovar. The paint will come off. Teapot may be put on top of samovar only when the latter is not in use.