With the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to think of the genealogy projects you want to complete for December.
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Thanksgiving and America’s Early Settlers
Today, let’s explore the origins of Thanksgiving! Learn how the early settlers' beliefs and their interactions with Native Americans shaped this important American holiday. It's a fascinating mix of...
10 “Must Do” Genealogy Projects for November
Looking for some new genealogy projects for November? Here are ten "must-do" projects for this month. You will love them.
Should it be Grand or Great?
Are you confused about what to call your aunts and uncles from older generations? Let's break it down and find out when to say ‘grand’ and when to say ‘great,’ and why it changes as you go back in...
6 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for October
Are you looking for some excellent genealogy projects to keep you busy and building your family tree in October? Here are six of them you definitely must do.
The Intriguing History of Salt and Pepper Shakers
Salt and pepper shakers are beloved household items in Western society. Most of us consider them household necessities and cannot imagine a kitchen or dinner table without them. Have you ever...
100 Questions to Ask Your Relatives
Family is a rich blend of stories and traditions that shape our identity, often preserved by older relatives. Asking questions is key to uncovering this heritage. This curated list of 100 questions...
Talk to the Older Folks: Cultivate the Leaves on the Family Tree
Whether you’re doing serious genealogical research or just want to know, don’t forget to check with the older members of your family.
The Military Service of Jimmy Stewart
Jimmy Stewart is an American actor best known for playing George Bailey in the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. Yet, there was way more to Jimmy Stewart than just a famous movie role...
The History of the Christmas Tree
Christmas trees are an expected part of Christmas now, but how did they come to occupy such a special place in the Christmas celebrations of the western world? Some believe the answer can be found...
Thanksgiving and Our Ancestors
What is the real story behind Thanksgiving and how did your ancestors celebrate it? Read on to discover the answer.
Was the First Thanksgiving Actually Held in Florida? An Interesting Historical Analysis
Did the Pilgrims really have the first American Thanksgiving, or does the honor belong to someone else? It all depends on how you look at it.
Lou Henry Hoover: America’s First Ladies, #31
Lou Henry Hoover was the 31st First Lady of the United States. The wife of Herbert Hoover, she was First Lady when the Great Depression began. She was athletic and confident, and introduced some...
The WWI Christmas Day Truce: Famous Christmases in History #5
On Christmas Eve in 1914, troops on both sides of the war suddenly stopped fighting each other in a small town in Belgium. They sang Christmas carols to each other, then ventured from their fox holes...
William the Conqueror in England: Famous Christmases in History #1
Was your ancestor present at an important or famous Christmas Day event in history? It is always fun to be able to connect your family to a famous event or person. One famous Christmas Day event was...