The Most Famous Song that No One Knows the Words To…
Given the season, you may already have guessed that “Auld Lang Syne” is the song to which I’m referring.
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Holidays
A Holiday Tradition: Driving the Neighborhood to See Decorations
In the midst of all the holiday chaos, many Americans still set aside an evening to load the family into the car and drive around to see the neighborhood holiday decorations.
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Thanksgiving: Becoming a National Holiday
The celebration of Thanksgiving has roots in several time periods of the American past. While there are many heartwarming stories about Thanksgiving throughout the country’s history, these are the dates
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The Political Cartoonist Who Introduced Santa
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) is referred to as the “most powerful and influential political cartoonist that America has ever known” by well-regarded historians Eric Foner and John A. Garraty. His political
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Ten Fascinating Facts About Shopping by Mail (or Online)
“First gridlock alert day of the holiday season” was a news headline being trumpeted by talk-radio hosts in the New York area this morning. Despite this warning, most Americans will
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