Embattled decorations carried across generations
Carol Floersch recalls her great grandmother who immigrated from Germany in 1863 with five in her party, smuggling a child under her skirt to fit aboard. Among her belongings were about 160 year old ornaments including tiny candles, angels, a Santa, bulbs, and a favorite stork keepsake.
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Carol Floersch
United States
Germany
Floersch
Surviving the fire beads link Chicago family’s long tradition
Kim Kreicker preserves two mid-1860s ornaments that survived the 1871 Chicago fire. The pieces, from German immigrant ancestors who settled in Chicago, have hung on her family tree for generations, even as a fire razed their store but not their home.
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Kim Kreicker
Kreicker
United States
Germany
Chicago
First Noel Keepsakes From a Hallmark Moment
Joan Stone recalls 1979 at Iowa State University when she and Mark found a discarded Christmas tree and bought plastic ornaments from an elderly woman with a German accent. The couple, then newlyweds with little money, felt a warmth and lucky connection that helped shape their holiday memories and today remains a cherished tradition.
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Joan Stone
Mark
Iowa State University
Parents tackle Zoey 101 pregnancy with kids
Experts urge parents to address Jamie Lynn Spears's pregnancy openly, framing it as a teachable moment about media literacy. They stress discussing differences between characters and actors, providing facts, and guiding values to help children process the news.
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Zoey
Jamie Lynn Spears
Judy Kuriansky
Columbia University Teachers College
Jamie Lynn
Kuriansky
Liz Perle
Common Sense Media
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Britney
Lizbeth Finn- Arnold
Travelswithlizbeth
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Spears
Richard Eyre
Linda Eyre
Christmas Eve Dash Across Stores Sparks Holiday Chaos
Cathy Hamilton recalls the frantic finish to Christmas shopping with Group B as she and many others scramble through department stores for last minute gifts and plans, admitting the chaos, humor, and eventual belated peace as 52 years of experience guide them toward a hopeful holiday.
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Richard Simmons
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Beware of the holiday blues and how to cope
Richard Harkness summarizes the holiday blues a temporary low mood during Thanksgiving to New Year. SAD is discussed with causes such as expectations finances and fatigue, plus coping tips like staying connected moderating activity seeking support and pursuing enjoyable tasks. Seek professional help if blues persist.
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