Holiday traditions in America
American Valentine’s Day origins go back to traditions and cultures almost a thousand years ago but it wasn’t until the holiday hit American shores it turned into a commercial holiday entwined in our overall culture and economy. Valentine’s Day Begins in America Colonial Americans celebrated Valentine’s Day but it would be unrecognizable as what consider […]
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Let’s have an All American Winter! Here are 52 Patriotic Things To Do with your family this and every winter that will get you enjoying some of greatest things this country has to offer! We have flaws, sure, but one thing we do well, is celebrate the seasons! Here’s 52 ideas for an All American Winter! Which […]
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When This Family was invited to experience holidays at National Harbor, we weren’t sure exactly what to expect. But we knew it involved the holidays and we knew it was historic and patriotic so we didn’t hesitate! (Pretty much what we are about 😉 ) What is National Harbor? National Harbor was founded on George […]
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Whether you are shopping for the patriot, historian, explorer, genealogist, or entrepreneur, This Family Blog’s All American Holiday Gift Guide has you covered! We have all kinds of meaningful and unique ideas that not only are perfect for your peeps but will also support Small Businesses across America! Whoo Hoo!!! WIN for everyone!!! ‘Tis the […]
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Classic dinner theater involves three things: a live theater performance, a restaurant, and usually a bar. Classic AMERICAN Dinner theater is all those things and a smidge of historical significance… History of American Dinner Theater The dinner theater experience is really a uniquely American phenomenon. There were versions of it early on in our history […]
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More than Salem and more than Hocus Pocus, The interesting truth about witches in American History will fascinate, and probably disturb you a little. (rightly so) Witches Before Europeans Many tribes had stories and lore about a woman with special powers. Tribes vary in their stories as to whether the woman is a wise woman […]
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Looking for the 16 of The Best Ways to Celebrate in September? Look no further! Get out the sunflowers and scarecrows and start decorating! It’s harvest time! So many reasons and so many ways to celebrate and honor our unique American history this month!! Here are 16 of The Best Ways to Celebrate in September!!!! […]
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Let’s have an All American Autumn! Here are 52 Patriotic Things To Do with your family this fall that will get you enjoying some of greatest things this country has to offer! We have flaws, sure, but one thing we do well, is celebrate! Here’s 52 ideas for an All American Autumn! Which ones will you do? […]
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Seven Sarah Josepha Hale quotes from the 1800’s that are still relevant today. Sarah Josepha Hale Historic Marker The Historic Marker in the Guild section of Newport, New Hampshire reads: Sarah Josepha Buell Hale 1788-1879 Prominent humanitarian, poet and author was born and taught school in Guild section of Newport. Widowed mother of five, she […]
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Fathers and Grandfathers have always held a special role in families. Traditionally, fathers set the rules and enforce them. This can make for a tumultuous relationship with a child. But fathers also provide security. Kids want to make their father’s proud and a father, wants nothing more than to be proud. In this family, our […]
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