Ancestral Findings

Christmas calls up images of Santa Claus in a red suit, reindeer gliding across snowy rooftops, and gifts opened on Christmas morning. But in the Netherlands, the Christmas season unfolds in a way tha...

4 Des 20258min

Christmas in Germany carries a depth and detail that shaped many of the world's most familiar holiday customs. From Advent wreaths glowing on winter evenings to the aroma of spiced markets and the gen...

3 Des 20259min

Christmas in England is a holiday defined by contrasts — sacred hymns drifting through ancient stone cathedrals while mischievous spirits lurk in old folktales; roaring hearth fires glowing against mi...

2 Des 202511min

Christmas in the United States is often described as familiar: twinkling lights, evergreen trees, stockings hung by the mantel, gifts wrapped in glossy paper, and Santa Claus smiling from every corner...

1 Des 202513min

With the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to think of the genealogy projects you want to complete in December. With so much going on this month, such as parties, family get-togethers, holid...

1 Des 20257min

The Quiet Strengths That Carried Them Forward Family history usually arrives in the form of records. Birth dates written in aging ink. Marriage lines in county books. Census entries that capture a sin...

29 Nov 202510min

Have you ever pondered who invented the beloved pumpkin pie? Contrary to what one might think, this iconic dessert wasn't the creation of a single individual. Instead, its rich history spans continent...

29 Nov 20259min

Thanksgiving is more than just a day of feasting on turkey and pie; it's a holiday steeped in history and traditions that have shaped it over the centuries. So, whether relaxing after a delicious meal...

27 Nov 20259min