I hope you’re ready for some great links on topics ranging from Anglo-Saxon manuscripts to Egyptian art, from abandoned mines… Read more Historical Highlights 122
Tag: holidays
Poetry in Context: “Sleigh Ride”
Merry Christmas! I love “Christmas” songs that are really about winter (like “Let it Snow” and “Winter Wonderland”) and I… Read more Poetry in Context: “Sleigh Ride”
The Origins of New Year’s Resolutions
Our community association puts out a monthly newsletter that includes information on sports programs, letters from local politicians, jokes submitted… Read more The Origins of New Year’s Resolutions
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For this week’s historical highlights here are a few recent articles you might find interesting. “Thousands of Images from Gabriel… Read more Historical Highlights 120
2017 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Last year I published my first list of gifts for history buffs. Here are 20 more gift ideas for you… Read more 2017 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Favourite Things: October Edition
The downside of October was that we all had colds (and I still have a cough I can’t quite kick).… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
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Hello, everyone. Since Remembrance (Veterans) Day is coming up in a few weeks, I thought I’d start this week’s historical… Read more Historical Highlights 113
History of Pumpkin Spice from “Pompkins” to PSLs
Happy Thanksgiving, Canadian friends! If you’re curious about the history of Thanksgiving in Canada, here’s a post I wrote two… Read more History of Pumpkin Spice from “Pompkins” to PSLs
Favourite Things: July Edition
Have you ever picked a word to represent your year? I did not do this as a New Year’s activity,… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
Favourite Things: May Edition
Another month is almost over. Read on to find out what I’ve been up to! Books I read the first… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
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Your historical highlights are late this weekend because we were on vacation in San Diego from Monday to Friday. We… Read more Historical Highlights 076
The Origins of Birthday Candles
Since it’s my little sister’s birthday today, I thought I’d write a short post on the history of birthday candles.… Read more The Origins of Birthday Candles
Favourite Things: December Edition
The first half of December was cold. Bitterly cold. So cold that one morning my husband remarked that – 12… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition