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Halloween’s Cousins

By Marja N. Rituals of Death in the Era of Hidden Death Western cultures tend to view death as a feared enemy that can be defeated by...

Origin of Halloween in the United States

By Phyllis S. Similar to Finland, Halloween in America evolved from Samhain, a celebration marking the end of summer and the harvest. ...

Halloween Celebrations

By Marcy T. With the changing colors of the autumn season, we look forward to one of America’s favorite holidays, Halloween. Celebrated...

Origin of Día de los Muertos

By Martha V. Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican celebration commemorated on November 1st. and 2nd. The first day is for dead children and...

A Perfect Michigan Apple Crisp

Recipe by Marilyn Maaseidvaag Fall is upon us and that means it is apple season. Michigan is a big producer of apples. You will find many...

My Great Grandmother’s History Book

By Robyn When my siblings and I were growing, up my father gave each of us a copy of his mother’s family’s history book. This fascinating...

Driving in the Winter in Ann Arbor

Compiled by Robyn International Neighbors used to publish a Guidebook for International Families called “Living in Ann Arbor”. It was...

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