Cry the Forfeits
Parlor games often involved forfeits for the losers. But what did those look like?
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Christmas Wafers from 1723
The Solemn Side of Advent
Although the Christmastide season brought fun and frivolity, it was also a solemn spiritual season. Sr. Diana Doncaster of the Community of the Transfiguration is visiting with me to shed some light on this aspect of the season.
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Holiday Food Traditions 2020 edition
Grab a cup of cocoa, put your feet up and enjoy a little bit of the season’s history with a look at Christmas foods!
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