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What Is “Yuletide”, Anyway?
During the Christmas Season, we hear a lot about “Yuletide” in Christmas songs everywhere, but where … What Is “Yuletide”, Anyway?Read more
The History Behind Hanukkah
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Around the world, there are a whole number of ways in which we celebrate the passing … The Most Bizarre Relics From The Ancient Funeral RiteRead more
5 Historical Christmas Foods Most People Don’t Eat Anymore
The human race has been celebrating the holiday of Christmas for a very long time – … 5 Historical Christmas Foods Most People Don’t Eat AnymoreRead more
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Kwanzaa is the newest addition to the winter holidays. It was created fifty years ago, and … 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About KwanzaaRead more
Who’s Who?: Santa Claus, Saint Nick, and Father Christmas
There’s three main names that get thrown around a lot during the Christmas Season. You’ve got … Who’s Who?: Santa Claus, Saint Nick, and Father ChristmasRead more
Hitler’s Nephew; The One Who Fought For The Allies
It was a cold day in Long Island that January 1939 when William “Willy” Patrick Hitler … Hitler’s Nephew; The One Who Fought For The AlliesRead more
Secret Experiments: 4 Times The CIA Tested On Citizens
Major historical breakthroughs in science often come with a dark backstory. While we might be on … Secret Experiments: 4 Times The CIA Tested On CitizensRead more
How Louisa May Alcott Went From Poverty to Beloved Author
Louisa May Alcott is known for her famous classic Little Women, published in 1868. She … How Louisa May Alcott Went From Poverty to Beloved AuthorRead more