Christmas calls up images of Santa Claus in a red suit, reindeer gliding across snowy rooftops, and gifts opened on Christmas morning. But in the Netherlands, the Christmas season unfolds in a way...
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DNA: A Guide for Family Historians (Book Giveaway)
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Christmas Traditions in Germany
Christmas in Germany has a rich history and a special significance that helped shape many of the holiday traditions we cherish today. From the warm glow of Advent wreaths on chilly winter evenings to...
Christmas Traditions in England
Christmas in England is a holiday defined by contrasts — sacred hymns drifting through ancient stone cathedrals while mischievous spirits lurk in old folktales; roaring hearth fires glowing against...
Genealogy Helps, Vol. 4 (eBook)
It’s always a thrilling moment when you discover that one of your distant ancestors did something momentous. And with Genealogy Helps, Volume 4, you’re one step closer to finding the information...
Christmas Traditions in the United States
Christmas in the United States is often described as familiar: twinkling lights, evergreen trees, stockings hung by the mantel, gifts wrapped in glossy paper, and Santa Claus smiling from every...
10 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for December
With the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to think of the genealogy projects you want to complete for December.
Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry by Katherine B. Corey (Book Giveaway – ENDED)
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What Did Your Ancestors Find in Life?
The Quiet Strengths That Carried Them Forward Family history usually arrives in the form of records. Birth dates written in aging ink. Marriage lines in county books. Census entries that capture a...
The Pumpkin Pie: A Slice of History
Have you ever wondered who invented pumpkin pie? It wasn't just one person. The story of pumpkin pie is much more interesting than that. Here's the tale.