There is a toy that has captured the hearts and minds of countless numbers of children around the globe, and that toy is the stuffed bear. The story of how it came to be called a teddy bear goes back to the time of Teddy Roosevelt. He was out hunting one day and those, who with him caught one.
When he arrived on the scene, his friends tried to set it up for him to shoot it. The president saw the situation and would not shoot it because it was trapped. He felt that it was not fair. The next day, a businessman heard about it and thought is should be displayed with some bears made by hand.
It caused quite a stir and they wanted to use the name of the president to identify the cartoon. Interestingly, a toy company in Germany came up with a similar toy around the same time. Back in the states the name teddy became associated with the toy bears and it stuck.
The one that was created in Germany had joints, which allowed it to move. An American buyer saw them and decided to bring back as many as possible, when he returned home. These is not the only stories that claim to be the history of the toy, but they are the only ones that are the most consistent.
It is amazing how much this toy has won over the hearts of people all around the world. When, a person is asked why they love them so much, they will immediately talk about a special memory of event in their lives. Many times these memories can be traced back to their childhood, and something they experienced.
The question remains, what is the draw that keeps people coming back for more. Aside, from the memories, the handling of these toys, massaging, and rubbing the fur may also have some therapeutic value. This particular action releases a sense of well being and peacefulness.
Today, it is a multi billion dollar business. Each year more and more of them are purchased. The original design is the same as an actual bear, even though real bears are not cuddly. Some of them take on characteristics that are friendly.
Pillows, beanbags, blankets, and other things are made from them. They can have joints, or they can be made out of one piece. Fur is the main material that is used to make them, although cotton, silk is a suitable material. They even have knitted and crocheted bears in beautiful colors. The sizes also vary. They can range from very small bears all the way up to life sized one.
Another thing that is popular is clothing them. There is a company that give people the opportunity to dress them the way they want. This way they can take it a step further, and make it their own.
No matter how they view it the stuffed bear is a well known product that has produced a successful and thriving business. Join the fun, and purchase one. They always bring happiness and joy because they can touch the heart.
When he arrived on the scene, his friends tried to set it up for him to shoot it. The president saw the situation and would not shoot it because it was trapped. He felt that it was not fair. The next day, a businessman heard about it and thought is should be displayed with some bears made by hand.
It caused quite a stir and they wanted to use the name of the president to identify the cartoon. Interestingly, a toy company in Germany came up with a similar toy around the same time. Back in the states the name teddy became associated with the toy bears and it stuck.
The one that was created in Germany had joints, which allowed it to move. An American buyer saw them and decided to bring back as many as possible, when he returned home. These is not the only stories that claim to be the history of the toy, but they are the only ones that are the most consistent.
It is amazing how much this toy has won over the hearts of people all around the world. When, a person is asked why they love them so much, they will immediately talk about a special memory of event in their lives. Many times these memories can be traced back to their childhood, and something they experienced.
The question remains, what is the draw that keeps people coming back for more. Aside, from the memories, the handling of these toys, massaging, and rubbing the fur may also have some therapeutic value. This particular action releases a sense of well being and peacefulness.
Today, it is a multi billion dollar business. Each year more and more of them are purchased. The original design is the same as an actual bear, even though real bears are not cuddly. Some of them take on characteristics that are friendly.
Pillows, beanbags, blankets, and other things are made from them. They can have joints, or they can be made out of one piece. Fur is the main material that is used to make them, although cotton, silk is a suitable material. They even have knitted and crocheted bears in beautiful colors. The sizes also vary. They can range from very small bears all the way up to life sized one.
Another thing that is popular is clothing them. There is a company that give people the opportunity to dress them the way they want. This way they can take it a step further, and make it their own.
No matter how they view it the stuffed bear is a well known product that has produced a successful and thriving business. Join the fun, and purchase one. They always bring happiness and joy because they can touch the heart.
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