Author: Anita Hummel
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What Is Santa Lucia In Sweden? Sweden’s Santa Lucia Holiday
Santa Lucia holds an extraordinary place in the hearts of the people of Sweden. Santa Lucia represents charity and love while simultaneously bringing light to the cold long winter nights. Santa Lucia is an Italian Saint who died as a martyr; she is one of the earliest Christian saints to gain widespread popularity. Santa Lucia…
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What Are Sweden’s Household Examination Records (Husförhörslängder)?
When you start your Swedish family history research, you will learn that Sweden has some amazing family history records called the Household Examination Records. You can discover many things about your ancestors through these Household Examination Records or (Husförhörslängder). Sweden’s Household Examination Records, or Husförhörslängder is a church records book recorded by the Swedish Lutheran…
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8 Tips to Help You Discover Your Family History
One of the greatest discoveries you can make is to take the journey to discover your ancestors and your family history. This can be a scary discovery for many people as they are unsure where to start the journey. Finding your family history is quite easy if you follow eight basic tips 1) get yourself…
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Why I Am Thankful For My Parents and Family – 13 Gifts They Have Given Me
One of the blessings of getting older is to reflect upon life and all that you’ve been given. Reflecting on my life, I am thankful for my parents, family, and all the gifts I have been given. I am blessed. I have parents who have been willing to give freely to me of themselves and…
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What Are The Benefits From Knowing Your Family History?
When people start doing their genealogical or family history research, they may ask themselves if this is worth it. Or are there any benefits to doing your Family History Research? Some of the benefits of researching your family history include 1) it helps give you a self-identity, 2) you discover your cultural heritage, 3) will…
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The Old Farmer On The Frontier Lost His Horse – An Old Chinese Story
Translated From Chinese By Dr. Arthur William Hummel An Old Chinese Story From More Than 2,000 years ago. Written in the Book of Huai Nan-Tzu who died in 122 B.C. An Old Chinese Story – The Farmer and His Lost Horse An old farmer who lived on the northern frontier of China, on the border…