January 25th, 2008
The Carnival in Venice originated in the 13th century. Celebrations and large gatherings were frequently outlawed by the city’s changing leadership. Hence, masks–many of them very elaborate–became an integral part of Carnival.
Banned during the fascist regimes of the mid-20th century, Carnival of Venice resurfaced in the early 1980s and today draws hundreds of thousands of […]
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January 24th, 2008
New Orlean’s Mardi Gras festivities start in less than a week. To get in the mood, take a look at the highlights from the 2006 event (G-rated), courtesy of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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January 24th, 2008
Looking for that special dessert to cap off your romantic Valentine’s Day dinner? This recipe for chocolate pecan pie, from Holiday Kitchen, is elegant and easy to make. Take a look:
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January 24th, 2008
January 24 is National Peanut Butter Day. In honor of this nutty occasion, here are some peanut butter facts:
Georgia is the #1 peanut producing state, but did you know that Texas is #2?
Peanut butter was first sold at the Universal Exposition of 1904 in St. Louis.
It takes 772 peanuts to make a 16.3 oz jar […]
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January 23rd, 2008
Gold was discovered in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Central California on January 24, 1848, an event that changed that state’s history. The strike happened at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California, about 60 miles east of Sacramento. Over 300,000 fortune-seekers, from all over the world, journeyed to the area within six […]
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January 22nd, 2008
It seems that every city, no matter what size its Irish population, hosts a St. Patrick’s Day parade these days. From Japan to Vancouver to South Carolina, they bring out the bagpipes and the green hats. However, there are a few cities that have become synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Below are […]
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