Kwanzaa Traditions and Public Library Resources
The piece outlines Kwanzaa’s seven nights and kinara symbols, notes its 1966 origin by Dr. Maulana Karenga after Watts riots, and cites Dolores Johnson’s guide as a tool for family celebrations. It highlights the Roswell Public Library’s offerings of culture themed books and inspirational fiction to extend holiday spirit.
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Feliz Navidad
John Sinor
Maulana Karenga
Los Angeles
Karenga
Roswell
Dolores Johnson
Library topics and author notes at local book center
Nancy Schummer selects uplifting YA titles while Bodie and Brock Thorne write historical fiction. Zion stories by various authors explore Israel and Jewish history. The Raleigh Harmon series by Sibella Giorello features suspenseful mysteries with social themes. The page outlines library computer access rules, events, and a New Year sale at Books Again.
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Nancy Schummer
Bodie
Brock Thorne
Zion
Land
Israel
Austria
Vienna
Hitler
Harmon
Raleigh
Ted Dekker
Dekker
O'Reilly Defends Christmas Amid Holiday Controversy
In a National-Conversation style piece, Bill O'Reilly argues against attacks on Christmas. He cites historical roots, legal battles by the Thomas More Law Center, and confronts secular critics while urging reverence for the holiday.
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Arkansas
Charlie Brown
Charlie
Snoopy
Linus
Grant
Jesus
Thomas More Law Center
Times Square
Lincoln Chafee
Bill O'Reilly
O'Reilly Factor
Obama
Billoreilly.com
Doctor K Advises On Gastroenteritis Care And Prevention
Dr. Komaroff, Harvard Medical School professor, outlines prevention tips for gastroenteritis including washing surfaces after raw meat, avoiding unpasteurized milk, and drinking bottled water in poor sanitation areas. He notes dehydration risk and suggests medical care or IV fluids if needed. Readers can submit questions to Ask Doctor K or mail to Boston address.
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Komaroff
Harvard Medical School
Shattuck St
Boston
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Miriam
Middle East
Nancy Rue
Allison
W. Second St
Friends of the Library
O'Reilly
Jesus of Nazareth
God
Dr. K
Noble Finance
Pennsylvania Ave
Ste
Swickard Agency Inc
Wember
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