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Fun Idea for Christmas Gift Exchange

by bboyett in Holidays, December 7, 2011
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Tired of the emotional and financial rat-race of Christmas gift-giving? Start a new tradition this year with your adult children and family members: have fun together. Eat, drink, and be merry. Plus share with those less fortunate.

I Want to Wish You a Merry Christmas. Does That Offend You?

by Karen Gross in Holidays, December 4, 2011
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Who are these people who are offended by Christmas greetings? Do the holiday language police represent public opinion?

Christmas Fun Fact – Santa’s Reindeer are All Female!

by MrsClaus in Holidays, November 24, 2011
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While it is known in the Santa world that the reindeer are female, it is a little known fact amongst most people celebrating Christmas and the festive season.

Christmas – Five Great Ways for Families to Enjoy The Holiday Season!

by MrsClaus in Holidays, November 20, 2011
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Christmas is a wonderful time for families. It offers the opportunity to reconnect at a deeper level by spending quality time together with your partner, children and even extended family to create fun times and cherished memories. So how do you do it? Here are my five top tips to ensure you are enjoying the holiday festive period and making the most of your family time together.

The Strangest Traditions and Rituals of Oxford University

by gracieoscar in Education, August 14, 2011
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Oxford University has some wonderful but very weird traditions and ceremonies. Here are some of the most odd!

The First African Slaves

by catydid52 in History, August 8, 2011
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The first Africans slaves were introduced in America by a A Dutch trader who exchanged 20 slaves for food in Jamestown Virginia in August, 1619.

A Wedding of Personality

by Chelle Cordero in Relationships, July 19, 2011
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Today’s wedding ceremonies can be as individual as the couple is and the only thing traditional about it is the commitment between two loving people.

Should Abortion be Legal?

by Sidrah Zaheer in Issues, June 30, 2011
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This article discusses this much debated important question highlighting both the pros and the cons in each case of making it legal or illegal.

College Rituals and Gender?

by Contremc in Psychology, June 22, 2011
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A gender critique of some of the very engrained rites and rituals that many of us have, will, or are even currently taking a part in. Specifically, this piece focuses on Virginia’s James Madison University, and the "duke-do’s" anticipated before graduation.

A Winter’s Saturday Night in New Zealand

by Val Mills in Society, June 18, 2011
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Saturday night means different things to different people. In New Zealand it is winter right now. Sport, especially rugby, is a predominant part of our weekend winter culture. After a quiet day on my own, I reflect on a winter Saturday.

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