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87Faerie Folklore: The Changeling
The ancient peoples of Europe, specifically the Celtic people, believed in the "wee folk" or the "fae", but they not only believed in them...they feared most of them. The faeries gave the ancient people reasons to fear them, as they were mysterious and many times more than mischievous. One of those reasons was...The Changeling.
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90Fashions of the 1960's - Mods, Hippies, and the Youth Culture
1960's style fashions changed the way we look at clothing. From mini skirts to folk costume, from the classic style of Audrey Hepburn to the Bohemian style of Janis Joplin, 60s fashions were dramatic and appealed to youth.
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81SING ME IRELAND
The songs in this hub are to give people the world over an idea of the range of Irish music from the funny side of life to the melancholy side and the wild side. The Irish have this wonderful talent of showing their feeling in their songs and music. This is what i have tried to show you.
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87The Beauty of the Aging Mind
Even though Alzheimer's disease, senility, or dementia may accompany the aging mind, there is much beauty that resides there as well.
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71Waterfall Jumper Sam Patch: Early American Daredevil
Sam Patch, a mill worker from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, captivated the American public in the 1820s with his spectacular, death-defying leaps off waterfalls and other high, dangerous places. Patch became known as the "Jersey Jumper" and the "Yankee Leaper," as he conquered the Great Falls in Paterson, New Jersey, Niagara Falls, and the Upper Falls of the Genesee River in Rochester, New York. He died making his second jump at the Genesee falls, but he became an American folk hero.
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61Voodoo and Hoodoo Spirituality
An insightful look into Hoodoo and Voodoo. How to incorporate these into your Pagan Path. Folk magic is an interesting tradition and addition to make to your current spiritual path. These practices have been around for hundreds of years and far predate New Age practice.
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88Fun Free Quiz for St Patricks Day
This fun, free quiz is great for St Patrick's Day or any Irish-themed activity. The questions cover general knowledge, history, folklore, geography and the arts. It is suitable for many social...
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91The Beer Can House, a Houston Art Treasure in Texas
When we have out of town guests we generally always show them the Beer Can House in Houston. With no exceptions they always leave with smiles on their faces and photos to take home as souvenirs. Folk art extraordinaire!!!
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85Trash to Treasure - Unusual Attractions in Southern California
These three "garbage wonderlands" might not appeal to the mainstream standard of beauty, and some people might even see them as glorified junkyards, patronized by nuts and beatniks. Yet, many others with an open-minded sense of artistry and a love for quirkiness tend to enjoy every second of their time at these awesomely peculiar attractions.
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84Celtic History: Leprechauns
By the 20th century the term gnome became largely synonymous with other terms referring to ´´little people´´ such as goblins, brownies, kobolds, leprechauns and German heinzelmännchen.
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