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The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas – The Conversation
Academic rigor, journalistic flair Author Troy Bickham Professor of History, Texas A&M University – Disclosure statement – Troy Bickham does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Partners – Texas A&M…
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New Year’s Eve Celebration
New Year’s Eve celebrations in the United States have evolved significantly since the country’s founding. The earliest celebrations can be traced back to the 17th century when European settlers brought their customs, often celebrating the new year with religious observances and feasts. However, it wasn’t until the early 20th century that more commercial and public…
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Biden Revives Presidential Tradition, Releasing First Weekly Address
Biden’s first address was a conversation with a woman who lost her job during the pandemic. The White House says Biden will use a “variety of forms” in his take on the weekly radio address. Source: Biden Revives Presidential Tradition, Releasing First Weekly Address
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The Foxfire Book Series That Preserved Appalachian Foodways : The Salt : NPR
Foxfire started as a class project at a Georgia high school in the ’60s, but soon became a magazine, then a book, and even a way of teaching about the region’s simple, self-sustaining way of life. Source: The Foxfire Book Series That Preserved Appalachian Foodways : The Salt : NPR
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The Modern Invention of Thanksgiving | JSTOR Daily
When you think of the history of Thanksgiving, you’d be hard-pressed not to picture funny Pilgrim hats and stereotyped Native Americans. These days, most of us know that the sanitized story we learned in grade school bears little resemblance to the real history of the Plymouth colony. But it might still come as a surprise…
