Easter Fun from Yesteryear: American Legion & Other Egg Hunts
By Melissa Berry on April 11, 2022
In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry writes about some of the fun Easter egg hunts children had nearly a century ago... (Read More)
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Ideas for Easter Dinner
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on April 2, 2021
In this article – in time for Easter this upcoming Sunday – Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find recipes for Easter dinner... (Read More)
A Family Tradition: Easter Egg Hunt
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 29, 2021
In this article – in time for Easter this Sunday – Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn about the tradition of the Easter egg hunt... (Read More)
Easter Cooking Delights: Eggcellent Vintage Recipes
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 30, 2018
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find vintage recipes for using all those hard-boiled eggs she dyed for Easter... (Read More)
Dyed Easter Eggs? Make Deviled Eggs!
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on April 17, 2017
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides recipes for deviled eggs so that you can use all those left-over dyed Easter eggs.. (Read More)
Easter Sunrise Services: A Brief History
By Thomas Jay Kemp on April 3, 2015
Easter sunrise services have been held for centuries. According to Wikipedia, the earliest recorded sunrise service was held in 1732 in Germany. Easter sunrise services – often coupled with an early morning breakfast – have also been an American tradition since the 1700s. The Moravian Church Easter sunrise service, held annually since 1772 in... (Read More)
Our Ancestors’ Easter Parades & Spring Fashions
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on April 20, 2014
Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn about our ancestors’ spring fashions and their Easter parades showcasing those fine new clothes... (Read More)
Sunday Blue Laws, Old Family Memories & U.S. Legislative History
By Scott Phillips on April 1, 2013
In this article, Scott Phillips explains how “Blue Laws” turned Sundays into very special family days during his childhood... (Read More)
Newspapers, Food & Family: Just like Nonna, Nana & Grandma Used to Make!
By Scott Phillips on January 21, 2013
In this article, Scott Phillips writes about how old newspapers helped to connect two of his favorite passions: food and family... (Read More)
