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Ghosts of the Great Depression - 1930s Poverty

Rochelle Frank’s Hub called Survival in the 1930's is an eye opening account of survival that many people born after 1960 probably cannot imagine -- Unless they were born into the poverty of the poorest Appalachian regions, the most destitute part of a rundown inner city, or a third world country. I have only a few stories to contribute.

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Free College Education 2007 - 2017

Full review of PROGRAMS FOR FREE COLLEGE TUITION for Veterans, their families, and motivated High School Seniors from 2007 - 2017.

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A Mohawk Valentine - Sacred Marriage

Pocahontas Saves John Smith (publc domain - Library of Congress).Smiles the earth, and smile the waters, Smile the cloudless skies above us, But I lose the way of smiling When thou art no longer near me! ...

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What to Do About Pre-Teen Violence? - What You Don't Know

If we've waited for the Pre-Teen Years to begin Prevention against violence, we are already too late -- It began at birth. But while prevention needs to begin in infancy, treatment is available throughout the lifespan...

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This wreath presents more than the 5 candles of the Advent Wreath. (public domain)92

A Very Swedish Christmas

The holiday Jul (Yule or Christmas) is celebrated over the course of at least two months in many parts of Sweden. Advent as a church season comprises the four weeks before December 25th and is celebrated in...

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Sicilian Christmas Dishes

(public domain) Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and is bordered also by the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian seas. All of it is beautiful. Even though it is an island, it still has room for...

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Where Is Generation X? - A Generation in the Background

Rather than being bored within Generation X nostalgia, some feel that Generation X is actually The Forgotten Generation, like the middle child among siblings...

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Lavender fields are a common site in this region of Southeastern France. [Photos this page, public domain.]90

The Best French Christmas Recipes

Provence, France features not only fields of lavender and at least 7 locally-produced wines, but also centuries-old Christmas cuisine traditions that connect to the Easter Season of the Catholic Church as well. A seven-course meal with 13 desserts afterward is one of these traditions...

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Quince jellies or "quince paste", as they are known. They are sweet fruit gels rolled in sugar.87

The 13 Days of Christmas in Provence

21st century America is full of digital equipment in daily life and is becoming increasingly virtual. In order to regain our connection with nature, we can bring up some centuries-old tradition of food and festivity...

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The Christmas Star is seen everywhere from December 16 through the first Sunday in January, when the Wise Men traditionally followed the Star to the Baby Jesus.95

The Best Philippine Christmas Dishes

Reports are that Christmas in the Philippines begins on December 16th and extends to the First Sunday of January. The Land of Fiestas enjoys Christmas as no other holiday is celebrated in the Philippine islands. Special decorations and special foods are found uniquely in this long fiesta.

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