Folk Dance Revival Sparks Rural American Dances
The American Folk Dance Society promotes old regional dances as Henry Ford aids popular revival. Elizabeth Burchenal travels to backwoods communities to relearn steps and urges elders to return to the floor while youths join in, aiming to revive the nation’s rustic dance heritage.
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America
American Folk Dance Society
Henry Ford
Portland
Boston
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American’ Folk Dance Society
Elizabeth Burchenal
American Folk Dane Society
Folk Dance Movement Keeps Alive in United States
The article notes America's rich folk dance tradition derived from community dances and music. It highlights the Folk Dance Society's effort to preserve this heritage as a long standing cultural movement spanning nearly three decades.
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America
United States
Origin of Tree Names Fascinating Theme
An exploration of how Christmas tree names arose and how sources like firs pines spruces and Douglas fir got their titles. It explains origins from ancient Latin and Greek roots and notes common misconceptions about fir versus pine and hemlock classifications.
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Origins of the Spruce Christmas Tree Name and Living Choices
The American Forestry Association notes the name spruce derives from various linguistic roots and historic use. The piece explains spruce origins, the spread of living Christmas trees, and guidance on care when kept indoors before spring planting outdoors.
Church merger leader named by executive board
The executive committee of the board of directors of the Congregational lawn names the first commit to oversee merging aging church societies. The appointment aims to streamline church associations and unify efforts within the denomination.
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