History
‘Whence Proceeds the Custom of Making April Fools?’
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The April Fools’ Day tradition has been around since at least the 15th century (with a possible reference to it appearing in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales), and the question of how it began has been asked almost as long.
From Hare to Eternity: Origins of the Easter Bunny
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Next to Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny is probably the most beloved bringer of gifts to small children.
Inventive Women from History
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Some of the most common things we use every day were invented by creative women.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Vintage Valentines from the 1940s
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
The winter holiday of Valentine’s Day, which falls on Feb. 14, honors a goddess and a saint: The goddess is Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, and the Christian martyr and saint is St. Valentine.
Free Online Performance of 1852 Women’s Rights Convention Announced
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Spurred by the anniversary of Pennsylvania’s first women’s rights convention held in West Chester June 2-3, 1852, residents at the Kendal-Crosslands community in Kennett Square are offering a free Zoom performance of the conference’s proceedings at 7:15 p.m. Feb. 23.
Regarding Martin Luther King Jr.
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We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s January birthday as a federal holiday every year.
Time for Spring? Or More Winter?
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How did the Groundhog Day tradition start? Many historians believe that it’s related to Candlemas Day, a medieval Christian celebration that falls on Feb. 2.
50plus LIFE Nostalgia Page – December 1996
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
Join us in celebrating our silver anniversary by taking a look back at life over the last 25 years ... as well as a blast from one of our covers past!