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Puerto de Santa María
(Encyclopedia) Puerto de Santa MaríaPuerto de Santa Maríapwārˈtō [key]Puerto de Santa Maríaᵺā sänˈtä märēˈä [key], town (1990 pop. 64,849), Cádiz prov., S Spain, in Andalusia, on the Bay of Cádiz at…Brewer's: Saophron
The girdle worn by Grecian women, whether married or not. The bridegroom loosed the bride's girdle, whence “to loose the girdle” came to mean to deflower a woman, and a prostitute was…López de Santa Anna, Antonio
(Encyclopedia) López de Santa Anna, Antonio: see Santa Anna, Antonio López de.Santa Ana de Coro
(Encyclopedia) Santa Ana de CoroSanta Ana de Corosänˌtä äˈnä [key]Santa Ana de Coroᵺā kōˈrō [key] or CoroCorokōˈrō [key], city (1990 pop. 124,506), capital of Falcón state, NW Venezuela, 7 mi (11.3…Winter Holidays 2015: Traditions and Celebrations
Major Celebrations Advent: Nov. 27–Dec. 24 The start of the Christmas season Hanukkah: Dec. 24–Jan. 1 The "festival of lights" celebrates Jewish triumphs…Origins of the Christmas Holiday
World's biggest festival has varied roots More on the traditions of Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and candy canes. Related Links Advent Christian and Secular Holidays, 2000-2015…Bruce Springsteen
TracksColumbia For the second time in 12 years, Santa Claus has come to town early for Springsteen fans. In 1986 Santa's sleigh contained a much-anticipated live box set. This time around, it…Santa Clara, pueblo, United States
(Encyclopedia) Santa ClaraSanta Clarasänˌtä kläˈrä [key], pueblo (1990 pop. 1,156), N N.Mex., on the Rio Grande. Its inhabitants are Pueblo of the Tanoan linguistic family. Having their own elected…Santa Cruz, Álvaro de Bazán, marqués de
(Encyclopedia) Santa Cruz, Álvaro de Bazán, marqués deSanta Cruz, Álvaro de Bazán, marqués deälˈvärō ᵺā bäthänˈ märkāsˈ dā sänˈtä kr&oomacr;th [key], 1526–88, Spanish admiral. He fought in…Campbell, city, United States
(Encyclopedia) Campbell, city (2020 pop. 43,959), Santa Clara co., W Calif., in the fertile Santa Clara valley; founded 1885, inc. 1952. The city's…