Dec06
Christmas carols have been in and out of fashion over of the centuries. Sometimes religious groups such as the Puritans believed singing holiday music was frivolous. At other times, it was thought the activity was related to idolatry and shouldn’t …
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Dec04
In Sweden the celebration of Christmas begins on December 13th with the recognition of Saint Lucia. She was a Christian martyr who died in the fourth century. The festivities continue until January 20th when the decorations and Christmas tree …
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Nov29
Are you one of those who make lots of Christmas cookies? Most families have several kinds they enjoy eating every year. Spritz cookies are popular in Scandinavian and European countries. The word comes from the German meaning “to spray.” The …
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Nov27
Earnest Elmo Calkins was born in Geneseo, Illinois, March 25, 1868. His great great great great grandfather, Hugh Calkins, came to the Colonies in 1640 from Wales. His descendants lived in Massachusetts and Connecticut before settling in Illinois.
Earnest graduated …
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Nov22
The people of Galesburg were happily looking forward to Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 1898.
The rooms in the primary schools were decorated with oak leaves, strips of corn leaves and other fall items. The art work of the little ones …
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