| There are many occasions that call for a gift to be | | | | (and in many cases, still is today), to a valuable |
| given: birthday, Valentines Day, birth of a baby, | | | | collector's item that is dominant in the soft-toy market, |
| Christmas, Mother's Day. Choosing what to give can | | | | plush bears and bear gifts have made a huge |
| be a daunting task - from clothing, to toys, to flowers, | | | | resurgence. With the growing number of adults who |
| the possibilities are simply endless. Teddy bears are | | | | have confessed to loving their old teddies, they are |
| one gift that never go out of style. Young and old alike | | | | prepared to shell out large sums for vintage bears, |
| all appreciate receiving teddy bear gifts especially | | | | particularly those made by the original teddy bear |
| when it's unexpected. Who says a gift has to be given | | | | creator, Margarete Steiff. In addition to having these |
| on a particular day or occasion? There are no rules | | | | teddies for themselves, these same adults want to |
| governing gift giving and a plush bear gift is the perfect | | | | also impart those same feelings of having a plush bear, |
| surprise present for an unsuspecting but well deserved | | | | on newer generations, thus giving a teddy bear gift to |
| friend or loved one. | | | | their children and other loved ones, has never been |
| Since teddy bears first graced us with their presence | | | | more popular. |
| in 1902, we have been hooked. They have been highly | | | | It's difficult to pinpoint exactly what makes a plush bear |
| successful in bringing comfort and companionship to | | | | so special; their physical qualities are certainly a part of |
| millions. From the original classic design that has | | | | their overall appeal, in addition to the fact that when |
| spawned countless imitations to period pieces and | | | | first created, they were able to withstand rough and |
| one-of-a-kinds, plush bears are cherished by their | | | | tumble treatment, unlike most other toys made at that |
| owners and families. It's no surprise to find then, that a | | | | same time. And, while the bear's appearance certainly |
| teddy bear gift is always just what the doctor ordered. | | | | adds to its unselfish appeal and is the closest thing to a |
| And, when it's unexpected, a plush bear gift is that | | | | security blanket one can get, for anyone that has one, |
| much more special. | | | | they know it's far more than just a plush toy. Plush |
| You don't have to be a collector of plush toys to | | | | bears often become our constant companions through |
| appreciate a plush bear gift. For the past 100 years, | | | | childhood, sharing out triumphs and disasters; they are |
| teddy bears have been hailed as the world's most | | | | there to comfort us in times of woe and also join in |
| popular toy and are loved by children and adults alike. | | | | our adventures whether they be great or small. |
| From what was once a humble nursery companion | | | | |