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A GREAT BOOK FOR KIDS, LEARNING ABOUT THE WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE IN OLDER FAMILY MEMBERS
Publisher Summary: This hilarious, offbeat picture book from the creator of Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School reveals that there is more to the older generation than meets the eye. Grandpa Frank doesn’t have any interesting hobbies, unless you count complaining about how everything was better in the old days. He doesn’t speak Italian like Paolo’s mom, or play the drums like Tom’s uncle. He’s just a grandpa. So when the young narrator of this story is forced to bring Frank to school for show-and-tell, he’s sure it’s going to be a disaster. But Frank has a trick—make that a tattoo—up his sleeve! And a story to go with it. After all, the longer you’ve been around, the more time you’ve had for wild adventures.
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MAYFLOWER COMPACT SIGNERS 1620-2020 ANNIVERSARY EDITION "The signatories of the Mayflower Compact are often referenced collectively as mere names to be honored as having established the combination by which the political future of Plymouth Colony was secured." In the elegantly designed Mayflower Compact Signers: 1620-2020 400th Anniversary Edition, a 5.5 x 8.5 book, with 102 pages on 60lb white text paper with a color gloss laminated cover and soft cover binding, Debra Georgantis-Miller has “personalized these ancestral figures by providing biographies to establish their individual identities and, by appending genealogical links to living descendants, demonstrate the lasting heritage
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WHAT WERE PENNY DOLLS?
aND WHY IS cHARLOTTE FROZEN?
What had been intended as a German bath toy soon became known in America as a “Frozen Charlotte.” The dolls cost a penny and were insanely popular—some being sold with their very own coffin and blanket-cum-shroud. (dangerousminds.net)
Those weird Victorians.
Innumerable websites, newspaper articles, magazines, and scholarly pieces tell us that 19th-century American parents gave their children small, rigid, pale-white porcelain dolls named after Charlotte, a vain young woman who rejected her mother’s advice to dress more warmly and who consequently froze to death in an open sleigh on her way to a ball. Further, the theme holds that Victorian children recognized the symbolism inherent in these small, corpse-like dolls and used them as playthings, sometimes even placing them in tiny coffins. In fact, we’re told that the motif of this particular frozen woman was so pervasive in the 19th century that our counterparts named a dessert after her and baked representations of her into cakes.
Today we accept these claims because this bizarre narrative fits with our perception of Victorians as moralizing and obsessed by death. But this specifically modern belief falls apart when it becomes apparent that no one has provided contemporaneous evidence that Victorian parents and children viewed small china dolls as the fabled Charlotte. And a survey of American newspapers, magazines, and books of the period fails to find 19th- and early 20th-century mentions of dolls named “Frozen Charlottes.”
If no 19th-century sources exist for the notion that Victorian Americans associated these dolls with the legend and consequently called them “Frozen Charlottes,” where did the belief come from? READ ON...
Those weird Victorians.
Innumerable websites, newspaper articles, magazines, and scholarly pieces tell us that 19th-century American parents gave their children small, rigid, pale-white porcelain dolls named after Charlotte, a vain young woman who rejected her mother’s advice to dress more warmly and who consequently froze to death in an open sleigh on her way to a ball. Further, the theme holds that Victorian children recognized the symbolism inherent in these small, corpse-like dolls and used them as playthings, sometimes even placing them in tiny coffins. In fact, we’re told that the motif of this particular frozen woman was so pervasive in the 19th century that our counterparts named a dessert after her and baked representations of her into cakes.
Today we accept these claims because this bizarre narrative fits with our perception of Victorians as moralizing and obsessed by death. But this specifically modern belief falls apart when it becomes apparent that no one has provided contemporaneous evidence that Victorian parents and children viewed small china dolls as the fabled Charlotte. And a survey of American newspapers, magazines, and books of the period fails to find 19th- and early 20th-century mentions of dolls named “Frozen Charlottes.”
If no 19th-century sources exist for the notion that Victorian Americans associated these dolls with the legend and consequently called them “Frozen Charlottes,” where did the belief come from? READ ON...
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DID YOU KNOW...Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally devised to honor the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the Gallipoli Campaign, their first engagement in the First World War (1914–1918).
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BECAUSE OF COVID-19 VIRUS,
THE SAGINAW FAMILY HISTORY CENTER IS CLOSED TO EVERYONE
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
BECAUSE OF COVID-19 VIRUS,
THE SAGINAW FAMILY HISTORY CENTER IS CLOSED TO EVERYONE
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Sharing your family’s legacy is so important for strengthening family
bonds and reliving traditions that will make memories for every
generation. Take the time to sit down with your living relatives to
record important family history and maybe you’ll make some new
family history research discoveries. LET US SHOW YOU HOW...
bonds and reliving traditions that will make memories for every
generation. Take the time to sit down with your living relatives to
record important family history and maybe you’ll make some new
family history research discoveries. LET US SHOW YOU HOW...
SGS PIONEER CERTIFICATES
Pioneer, Settler or First Family certificates
are for any PROVEN ancestors who may have lived in
Saginaw County from 1822-1884.
The Saginaw Genealogical Society began the issuance of Pioneer, Settler and First Family Certificates in 2017
are for any PROVEN ancestors who may have lived in
Saginaw County from 1822-1884.
The Saginaw Genealogical Society began the issuance of Pioneer, Settler and First Family Certificates in 2017
Give a gift the family will forever remember!
* Your ancestor will be noted in our website
* You will receive a handsome embossed certificate
* Ancestor documentation is vetted by our Society.
* Suitable for framing, or for documentation of your ancestors presence in Saginaw County along with their pedigree.
* Your ancestor will be noted in our website
* You will receive a handsome embossed certificate
* Ancestor documentation is vetted by our Society.
* Suitable for framing, or for documentation of your ancestors presence in Saginaw County along with their pedigree.
Go to the History tab
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Memories & Traditions
10 meaningful and fun family Thanksgiving traditions you can start this year...

Turkey, football and the Macy’s Day Parade may be Thanksgiving go-to's, but the holiday can have so much more depth when you incorporate some truly unique family Thanksgiving traditions that will stick with people for years to come.
“Thanksgiving should be made up of rituals and customs we all remember forever,” says Jordan Stringfellow, owner of Jordi & CO Events, a Los Angeles-based event planning company that also specializes in seasonal décor and holiday table settings. "Passing on family traditions to our children and sharing them with a table full of blended friends and family is one of the most satisfying things a parent can do.”
Looking to add fun Thanksgiving traditions to your family’s holiday repertoire? Here are 10 meaningful and creative ideas the whole family will cherish.
“Thanksgiving should be made up of rituals and customs we all remember forever,” says Jordan Stringfellow, owner of Jordi & CO Events, a Los Angeles-based event planning company that also specializes in seasonal décor and holiday table settings. "Passing on family traditions to our children and sharing them with a table full of blended friends and family is one of the most satisfying things a parent can do.”
Looking to add fun Thanksgiving traditions to your family’s holiday repertoire? Here are 10 meaningful and creative ideas the whole family will cherish.
FOOD AND FAMILY HISTORY
Family history begins with memories, and some of the best that reoccur each year begin with food!
31 Thanksgiving Menus for Absolutely Any Situation
According to what traditionally is known as "The First Thanksgiving," the 1621 feast between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag at Plymouth Colony contained waterfowl, venison, lobster, clams, berries, fruit, pumpkin, and squash. No leftovers!
But you can whip up one of these Thanksgiving dinner menus from start to finish, or mix and match recipes.
We promise that seconds and Thanksgiving leftovers that you won't get tired of are both guaranteed, thanks to these delightful dishes.
But you can whip up one of these Thanksgiving dinner menus from start to finish, or mix and match recipes.
We promise that seconds and Thanksgiving leftovers that you won't get tired of are both guaranteed, thanks to these delightful dishes.
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WHAT IS... "11 - 11 - 11" ???
In the USA Armistice Day is on 11 November and is also known as Remembrance Day in the UK. It marks the day World War One ended, at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918. A two-minute silence is held at 11 am to remember the people who have died in all wars.
MILITARY HISTORY & NEWS
History of Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
The Meaning of the Poppy Flower:
A Symbol of Remembrance in WW 1
A Symbol of Remembrance in WW 1
by Amie Tennant
Countries in the British Commonwealth observe Remembrance Day, (in the USA its called Armistace Day) every November 11 by wearing the poppy and honoring those who fought in World War I. Discover the poppy flower meaning, learn how this tradition began, and research your own World War I ancestors.
World War I Remembrance Day Poppies are a symbol of respect and remembrance of those who died in World War I. This poppy flower meaning came about because the the field poppy, hardy yet delicate, was a common part of the landscape on the Western Front during the Great War.
After being heavily bombed and scarred, the land did not lend itself to growing much. In his famous poem, “In Flanders Fields,” Canadian-born John McCrae wrote about this pretty red flower that grew over the graves of those who had given the ultimate sacrifice and that beautified the devastated countryside.
Countries in the British Commonwealth observe Remembrance Day, (in the USA its called Armistace Day) every November 11 by wearing the poppy and honoring those who fought in World War I. Discover the poppy flower meaning, learn how this tradition began, and research your own World War I ancestors.
World War I Remembrance Day Poppies are a symbol of respect and remembrance of those who died in World War I. This poppy flower meaning came about because the the field poppy, hardy yet delicate, was a common part of the landscape on the Western Front during the Great War.
After being heavily bombed and scarred, the land did not lend itself to growing much. In his famous poem, “In Flanders Fields,” Canadian-born John McCrae wrote about this pretty red flower that grew over the graves of those who had given the ultimate sacrifice and that beautified the devastated countryside.
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NOTES FROM WEBMASTER:
Within these webpages are some lesson plans that are being made available to assist you in the instruction of topics relating to the Mayflower journey and Plymouth Colony. Each of the main topics in the content list below is clickable for ease in location. Because of the size of the content I have made nearly 100 links (and sub-links) off of this main site. Each of these branches are "clickable". In addition, there are nearly 90 images/pictures, most original artwork from Duane Cline. A major update to this site occurred in September 2002, mostly in Part IV ("Their Native American Friends").
Within these webpages are some lesson plans that are being made available to assist you in the instruction of topics relating to the Mayflower journey and Plymouth Colony. Each of the main topics in the content list below is clickable for ease in location. Because of the size of the content I have made nearly 100 links (and sub-links) off of this main site. Each of these branches are "clickable". In addition, there are nearly 90 images/pictures, most original artwork from Duane Cline. A major update to this site occurred in September 2002, mostly in Part IV ("Their Native American Friends").
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Most of us are aware of the importance of social distancing during this difficult time in history, and are staying at home to protect ourselves and others. And, while the coronavirus pandemic is causing emotional and economic stress for us all, it is important to find ways to relieve our worry by taking part in activities that lift our mood and help us stay connected (virtually).
That’s why those of us at Family History Daily are so glad to see several genealogy companies and organizations stepping up to provide free access to a wide variety of documents, images, courses and tools to enhance research while we all self-isolate. We’re proud of the family history community for pulling together to support one another and hope these resources will bring a smile to your face.
That’s why those of us at Family History Daily are so glad to see several genealogy companies and organizations stepping up to provide free access to a wide variety of documents, images, courses and tools to enhance research while we all self-isolate. We’re proud of the family history community for pulling together to support one another and hope these resources will bring a smile to your face.
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The Secret to Writing a Compelling Family History: You Too Can Be An Author!
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG
Most published genealogies aren't meant to be read. You know the type. The ones with just names, dates, and places, some of them no more creatively done than printing out computer databases. Keep in mind that no one's family history is compelling and interesting, until you make it compelling and interesting.
Writing your family history so people will want to read it is not all that difficult. You can write a completely factual account of your family, fully documented, yet as readable as a novel. By borrowing techniques from fiction writers, you can turn your dry facts into a compelling family history narrative.
Remember, all good stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end, and it's these three parts that are the secret to writing a readable family history.
Writing your family history so people will want to read it is not all that difficult. You can write a completely factual account of your family, fully documented, yet as readable as a novel. By borrowing techniques from fiction writers, you can turn your dry facts into a compelling family history narrative.
Remember, all good stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end, and it's these three parts that are the secret to writing a readable family history.
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SEEKINGMICHIGAN.ORG IS NOW MICHIGANOLOGY.ORG
The second biggest change to our website – the search box in the top right corner of every page, the ability to narrow search results, the option to add comments and tags to digital objects – are all features of our host’s upgrades. As we began to incorporate these new features, we also took the opportunity to change the structure of the website as well. These changes are meant to enable our staff to handle most of the web development work necessary to maintain and expand the website.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
The Thanksgiving table, for some, is a work of art.
The good china comes out of the cabinet, the wine
glasses are carefully placed alongside engraved place settings; and among the bowls of classic holiday fareis a show-stopping centerpiece.
For many, Thanksgiving dinner simply would not be the same without the traditional cornucopia, overflowing with seasonal abundance.
Cornucopia is derived from the Latin words translated as “horn of plenty”. The wicker basket resembles a goat’s horn in shape; a fact which speaks to the cornucopia’s rich history, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Tales of cornucopias are found in Greek mythology, and statues of Roman gods and goddesses carry the basket in their arms. The horn of plenty has been a symbol of prosperity and abundance for thousands of years – in Europe, it was used in Celtic harvest festivals celebrating the bounty of the season.
When the Pilgrims and Indians had their historic meal in 1621, it was likely the cornucopia was on the table. The settlers would have filled the horn with local fruits and vegetables, gourds, nuts and flowers.
The good china comes out of the cabinet, the wine
glasses are carefully placed alongside engraved place settings; and among the bowls of classic holiday fareis a show-stopping centerpiece.
For many, Thanksgiving dinner simply would not be the same without the traditional cornucopia, overflowing with seasonal abundance.
Cornucopia is derived from the Latin words translated as “horn of plenty”. The wicker basket resembles a goat’s horn in shape; a fact which speaks to the cornucopia’s rich history, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Tales of cornucopias are found in Greek mythology, and statues of Roman gods and goddesses carry the basket in their arms. The horn of plenty has been a symbol of prosperity and abundance for thousands of years – in Europe, it was used in Celtic harvest festivals celebrating the bounty of the season.
When the Pilgrims and Indians had their historic meal in 1621, it was likely the cornucopia was on the table. The settlers would have filled the horn with local fruits and vegetables, gourds, nuts and flowers.
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of Michigan’s state parks, historic sites, recreation areas and campgrounds for either free or discounted admission? You can even use it to visit any of the
Seven National Park venues in this state!
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Check out these delicious turkey platters!!! (just for fun ideas)
CLICK ON PLATTERS TO CONNECT
SAVING THE BEST FOR LAUGH
SO WHAT DID YOU SEE?
SO HOW OBSERVANT ARE YOU?
DID YOU NOTICE ALL THE TURKEY PICTURES? YOU DID?
HOW ABOUT THE SINGLE RED POPPY'S?
HOW MANY DID YOU COUNT?
ANSWER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ASK MISS BETTY PAGE
DID YOU NOTICE ALL THE TURKEY PICTURES? YOU DID?
HOW ABOUT THE SINGLE RED POPPY'S?
HOW MANY DID YOU COUNT?
ANSWER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ASK MISS BETTY PAGE