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THE OLD FOLKS HOME
Step back into the good ol' days for a little while.
"God Rest You Merry Men"

Holidays In The Good Ol' Days

A beam of sunlight came through the
little window in the front door and hightlighted the angel on the tree.
Click Here To Visit Christmas Back Then

Click Here For The History on Thanksgiving

Easter is the holiday of spring, hope,
and new life. From prehistoric times,
people everywhere have rejoiced to welcome spring.
Click Here For A History of Easter

A Priest named Valentine was
beheaded on February 14th and
it became the day for sweetharts.
Click Here For Valentine's Day Back Then

Independence Day. The 4th of July
1776 was the birthdate of the United
States of America. The citizens of the
United States celebrate the Birthday of
their country on that date every year.
Click Here For Independence Day

All Hallows Eve was the day that ghosts
and goblins and witches walked the earth.
These spirits terrified the Celts, so the
people dressed up in costumes so the
spirits wouldn't recognize them.
Click Here For Where Halloween Came From.

Click Here For The History Of Chanukah.

Click Here For Recipes For Holiday Goodies
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The Background Graphic, was taken in Pine Island about 1900 showing the major modes of transportation at the time, horse, bicycle and buggy.
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