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		<title>How Berlin and Crosby Made Christmas More Traditional with &#8216;White Christmas&#8217; in 1954</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Just a reminder of humanity. By Dr. Ray RastAssociate Professor of HistoryGonzaga University Introduction Irving Berlin&#160;was a Jewish</p>
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		<title>A Concise Gift Guide for the Person Who Has Everything</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Hobby Magazine Subscription There is a plethora of magazine subscriptions available for you to order, either for</p>
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		<title>Valentinus: A History of Saint Valentine&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>At least three individuals by the name of Valentinus are associated with the holiday, and all of them</p>
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		<title>Dangerous U.S. Holidays, and Tips For Making Them Safer</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Holidays are meant to be celebrated with friends and family. Whether the holiday requires you to exchange gifts,</p>
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		<title>The Hidden History of Valentine&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:12:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The effects of marketing, consumerism, and social media on the holiday&#8217;s evolution and the fiction about love&#8217;s golden</p>
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		<title>Five Excellent Gifts for Birthdays, Holidays, or Any Day</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle to decide what gifts to get for friends, relatives, office pals, and other important people</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Historical inspirations came before, but the word Halloween or Hallowe&#8217;en dates to about 1745. Introduction Halloween or Hallowe&#8217;en</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ancient Celts divided the year into two halve &#8211; the lighter half and the darker half, and held</p>
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		<title>A History of Christmas Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:36:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Appreciation of the quality and the artistry of the cards grew in the late 1800s. By John Hanc</p>
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