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U.S. Economy and the Federal Budget
Find information on the economic outlook in the U.S., government spending, international investment and trade, gross domestic product, consumer and producer price indexes,…Donner or Donder?
The Question: Is Santa's reindeer named Donner or Donder? The Answer: Yes. Santa's reindeer were first named in "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (better…Andersen's Fairy Tales: The Fir Tree
The Shoes of FortuneThe Snow QueenThe Fir Tree Out in the woods stood a nice little Fir Tree. The place he had was a very good one: the sun shone on him: as to fresh air, there was enough…Playing Pilgrims
Playing Pilgrims"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug."It's so dreadful to be poor!" sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress."I don't think it's…Festivus
The Question: What is Festivus? The Answer: Festivus is a nondenominational winter holiday which, in its popular form, originated on "The Strike," a 1997 episode of Seinfeld. Festivus was…Wilder, Thornton Niven
(Encyclopedia) Wilder, Thornton Niven, 1897–1975, American playwright and novelist, b. Madison, Wis., grad. Yale (B.A., 1920), Princeton (M.A., 1925). He received most of his early education in China…Brewer's: Chivy
A chase in the school game of “Prisoners' Base” or “Prison Bars.” Probably a gipsy word. One boy sets a chivy, by leaving his bar, when one of the opposite side chases him, and if he…Major Holidays
The phenomenon of Valentine's cards predates Hallmark, becoming popular in 19th century England. Here is information about holidays throughout the year, such as New Years, St. Patrick's Day, April…Holiday Movie Preview, 2000 - Part 1
How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bounce, and Quills by Beth Rowen Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Opens November 17 Just about everyone over age 10 knows the story of the…Hanukkah
The Festival of Lights Hannukah Dates (from sundown of the following dates) 2020 Dec. 11 2021 Nov. 29 2022 Dec. 19 2023 Dec.…Trending
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