Who doesn't stop transfixed, when seeing the exquisite red of a cardinal, against the stark white snow of winter? The cardinal is often referred to in folklore as connected with the number 12. It can be seen during twelve months of the year, and it's eggs hatch in twelve days. Stories say that if a cardinal flies into your life, good luck will follow within twelve days, twelve weeks, twelve months or at twelve noon or midnight or maybe the twelve days of Christmas. Glass globe on our Iconic Square Black Base Keep your globe out of direct sunlight. Sunlight shining through the water is a magnifier and can cause a fire. Sunlight can also cause the water to discolor. Dust with a soft cloth. Glass cleaner is fine on the globe. CoolSnowGlobes are made of glass and are not toys for children.