The Gift of Heritage

We all come from different backgrounds and stories, but one thing that we have in common is the heritage of our land. Upon first account of the discovery of this land, explorer Christopher Columbus happened upon a people that already occupied the area. He named them "Indians" because he thought that he had made it all the way around the world to India. He later realized that this was in fact a completely different continent and many hundreds of years later came the establishment of America. Regardless of what ethnicities are a part of your genetic makeup, if you live in the United States of America you are a part of the heritage of this land: the history of Native Americans.

This holiday season, when you spend time with your family, take a moment to ask someone about your ethnic history. Strike up a discussion about where you come from and what that history means for you and your family. A new store has come to Bradley Square for the holiday season. It's called Spirit of the Hawk and they feature beautiful Native American artwork. Everything in the store is handmade, coming from several different reservations including a Navajo Reservation in Utah and a Zuni Reservation in Arizona. They have Cherokee pottery made right here in Tennessee, blue and green turquoise jewelry from New Mexico as well as pottery from the Navajo Reservation in Utah. Most of the items are signed by the artist and include information about where it came from. The art ranges in price from $4 to $74 and includes several different animals like buffalo, eagles and lizzards. The jewelry ranges in price from $18 to $200 depending on the featured stone and origin. These are beautiful pieces that are definitely worth a look! Be sure to visit the store to see the awesome detailed hand work!

I love turquoise jewelry and this jewelry is gorgeous. For the prices, this jewelry is a total bargain! The store puts a lifetime guarantee on all of their pieces and there is no doubt it will look beautiful on any woman. It's a very unique gift with a very unique history that makes it even more meaningful. This makes a great gift for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and girlfriends. This season, give the gift of a heritage remembered. A piece of jewelry like this will remind that special woman in your life of who she is and where she comes from... and let's face it: all women need a reminder of how unique and special they are sometimes. Tell that special girl in your life that a mass produced gift just wasn't good enough for such an exceptional person. Make this holiday memorable and unique.

That's my pick for today! I hope you take a few moments to remember or research your heritage this holiday and as always... Happy hunting!