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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Teaching Children About Jesus Christ with a Sweet Tradition

One of the most recognizable sugar creations is a Christmas staple when it comes to adorning the tree. The candy cane appeared in 1670 and legend has it that in that year, the cane-shaped candy became historical when a choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany bent the sugar sticks into canes... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Wild Animals Were Once a Symbol of Power and Entertainment for the Monarchy

The first record of wild animals at the Tower of London was in 1210 during the reign of King John. In 1251, Henry III was given a polar bear by the king of Norway. He kept it in the Tower of London, on a long chain so that it could swim in the Thames. The monarch would receive the animals as gifts... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 27, 2021

When Digging in the Dirt, You Just Never Know What You Might Find

Decades of digging and searching led to this amazing find. A gorgeous Roman mosaic floor buried under a vineyard in northern Italy. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 26, 2021

Laundry Day in the North Pole

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I Simply Have No Words to Describe This Free Sample

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Saturday, December 25, 2021

Mama's Christmas Gift in 1956...This Baby Had Storage Upon Storage

The amazing Kelvinator Foodarama is a vintage kitchen trend that was popularized due to the ultra-organized food bins. kelvinator foodarama – In the Vintage Kitchen: Where History Comes To Eat Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 24, 2021

The Christmas of 1992 at This Kansas Hell House Was Not So Joyful

This is a true story that is based around one of the most haunted homes in America. Tony and his expecting wife, Debra Pickman moved into the haunted dwelling just after Christmas in 1992. By January the couple was experiencing their first bout of unexplained drama, coming from their normally quiet... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

The Most Famous Source of the Santa Claus Legend Began Here

A Visit from St. Nicholas’ was first published anonymously in the Sentinel in 1823 and then later claimed by author Clement Clarke Moore. Historians consider this piece to be one of the most famous pieces of writing attributed to an American. It is also credited as being the main source from which... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

True Italian Christmas Love

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Not Surprising, But Wow, Talk About Being Sarcastic

Despite the popularity of the mini skirt during the 60s, this store is obviously not a fan of that particular fashion phase. Circa New York City, 1966. Sign in to see full entry.

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Our world is bursting with nostalgia, unexplained, beautiful, fascinating, and hidden situations and destinations. When it comes to the paranormal and ghosts, "for the believer no proof is necessary. For the skeptic, no proof is possible."

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