Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills Museum Store Features Mesoamerican Cultural Merchandise for Hispanic Heritage Month.GLENDALE, Calif. -- Books, Art, and Collectibles Representing Cultures from the Olmecs to the Aztecs and Mayans Will Delight Enthusiasts, Collectors and Gift Seekers Celebrating life in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, , the Forest Lawn Forest Lawn is the name of a number of different places:
Eight unique books with titles ranging from "Chocolate: The Nature of Indulgence," to "The Olmec World Ritual and Rulership," and "Lost Cities Lost Cities is a 60-card card game, designed in 1999 by game designer Reiner Knizia and published by several publishers. The objective of the game is to mount profitable expeditions to one or more of the five lost cities (the Himalayas, the Brazilian Rain Forest, the Desert of the Maya" feature historical perspectives, discovery, recipes, and legend and lore associated with the diverse cultures of the Mesoamerican period. Gifts and merchandise include jewelry crafted from indigenous materials, artwork reflecting traditional art of each culture, kitchen accessories, home decor, and clothing. Many of the items are made from gourds and intricate art designs with practical products such as a gourd gourd (gôrd, g  rd), common name for some members of the Cucurbitaceae, a family of plants whose range includes all tropical and subtropical areas and extends into the temperate zones. bread warmer, necklace, and air freshener air freshener n → ambientador mair freshener air n → désodorisant m air freshener air n → . Unique incense burners and scents emanate from the Mayan culture and are still in widespread use today. Cotton scarves, crocheted purses, and cloth wallets reflect the detailed designs and cultural symbols often found in traditional clothing and accessories. Located in the Hall of Liberty across from the Plaza of Mesoamerican Heritage, an outdoor exhibit celebrating our Mesoamerican heritage, the museum store is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information call 1-800-204-3131 or visit www.forestlawn.com. About Forest Lawn Forest Lawn is the community resource where families and friends turn to celebrate life -- from weddings and baptisms to funerals and family history. Founded in 1906, Forest Lawn serves Southern California through its five locations in Covina Hills, Cathedral City, Cypress, Glendale, Hollywood Hills, and Long Beach with 1250 acres, only 750 of which are developed. Forest Lawn originated the memorial-park concept that eliminated upright tombstones tombstones a cellular phenomenon in pemphigus vulgaris; rows of basal cells of the epidermis remain attached to the basal membrane, reminiscent of rows of tombstones. in favor of sweeping vistas and lawns. In addition, Forest Lawn opened the first mortuary on dedicated cemetery grounds. |
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