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A true cigar aficionado will tell you there are only two types of cigar boxes: those made of wood and everything else. Because of its beautiful gain, color and aroma, a mahogany wood called Spanish cedar has been the most popular wood of choice to use in making cigar boxes over the ages. The cigar box is also called a “nail box” because small finishing nails are used to join the sides and bottom together. The design’s a study in simplicity, consisting only of a bottom, four sides and a top. The craftsmanship comes in knowing how to cut and...

Halloween is a fun time for kids to dress as their favorite characters and go trick or treating. Adults also can sport a costume of their favorite person and enjoy the festivities. For cigar enthusiasts, there are a wide selection of famous people to choose from that a favorite cigar can be included as an accessory. Dressing without the favored stogie would lessen the authenticity of the costume. It’s also a way to enjoy your favorite past time without looking out of place. Comedian and actor Groucho Marx was not a heavy smoker but did enjoy a good cigar. He...

There were days not so long ago when smoking was a sort of social introduction. Those were the days when a man could smoothly light a cigar for a woman and it was an opportunity to briefly converse and interact with her in a social setting. This single action was the sophisticated answer to the awkward obstacle of breaking the ice. With the number of women who smoke tobacco dwindling and the cultural switch to electronic alternatives, it is important to know exactly how to give a woman a light without having to hesitate or fumble if you are ever...

Who doesn’t love watching a good scary movie? These types of movies are popular at any time, but especially around this time of year, horror movies are practically a staple of one’s existence. With that being said, have you ever noticed how many times cigars come into play in a scene from a scary movie? If you haven’t, you might not have been watching closely enough because the truth is, cigars are used in a lot of different scary movies. More importantly, they are much more than mere props. They are used to signify something important about the story that...

Enjoying a good cigar is a traditional way to celebrate various life-changing events like the birth of a first-born child. This is a blessed occasion that deserves special recognition. Handing out a favorite cigar or one especially chosen to commemorate the day leaves a lasting impression. Inhabitants in Central America, South America and the Caribbean smoked handmade rolled tobacco leaves. They brought that tradition to the new world of America. It soon became a custom of Indians in the New World to give handmade cigars as prized gifts. In the socialized world, expectant fathers paced and smoked to pass the...