Author: Anita L Hummel
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Why Do People Hate Christmas?
Every year, Christmas rolls around as the most wonderful time of the year. People are usually filled with joy and excitement over the festivities, gifts, decorations, and holiday foods they indulge in during this particular season. Unfortunately, not everyone has a positive outlook on Christmas; some people hate it! Hating or dreading Christmas is quite…
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What Is An Irish Christmas Cupboard?
Do you want to start celebrating Christmas like the Irish? Have you ever heard of an Irish Christmas cupboard and wondered what it is? An Irish Christmas cupboard, or ‘stór’ in Gaelic, is one of the most beautiful traditions of Ireland. According to folklorists and historians, this festive tradition can be traced back centuries when…
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All About England’s Rivers Flowing Into The English Channel
The English Channel is a famous channel that separates England from the rest of the European continent. Several major English rivers flow into the English Channel. These rivers include River Avon, River Dart, River Ouse, and The Solent. All of these flow into the English Channel, a body of water between England and the European…
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Why Were Sailing Knots Used For Measuring Speed?
Sailing knots is a term used to measure the speed of the wind on a boat. But like many things in sailing, the term sailing knots has an exciting legacy. In ancient times, to measure the speed of the boat, the sailors would use a rope, and they would tie the rope into knots so…
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My Experience With Conquer Virtual Challenge Events Or Virtual Races
One of the things we enjoy is our virtual challenges, particularly virtual challenges that allow us to travel virtually worldwide. One of our favorite virtual challenges is the Conquer Virtual Challenge. There are many reasons why I love Conquer Virtual Challenges. One of the reasons is that the Conquer Virtual Challenge helps motivate us to…
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What Is The Meaning Of “Sailing The High Seas”?
Many times, you may hear this term sailing the high seas. I have always wondered exactly what that term means. Sailing around the high seas means sailing an area of the ocean that is not controlled by any country or sovereignty. In other words, no one owns those seas when you get out in the…