Tag Archives: Traditions
Giving Thanks
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims who left their homes in England searching for religious freedom. They lived in a feudal society where the king and lords determined their faith and controlled their lives. They sought … Continue reading
Newgrange
My husband and I toured Ireland last year. One impressive site we visited was the ancient passage tomb of Newgrange in the Boyne River Valley.* Newgrange is a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley of Ireland … Continue reading
Posted in Historical, historical heartbeats, International, Ireland, Newgrange
Tagged Ancient, ancient temple, ancient tomb, Ireland, Traditions, travel, winter solstice
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Spotlight on Through the Storm
Historical Heartbeats is featuring the third book in the Wades of Crawford County series, Through the Storm. The story is a poignant tale of Leann and Ralph Wade, and their struggle to overcome the storms of life through love, faith, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Spotlight, Christian, historical heartbeats, Through the Storm
Tagged adventure, Faith, free ebook, Giveaway, Historical, Love, Missouri, Romance, Traditions
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Legend of the Dogwood
Beautiful dogwood trees are blooming this time of the year. Some are covered with white blossoms and some with pink. The tree blooms in spring about Easter time when the Christian world turns to thoughts centered on the death, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Devotional, Easter, historical heartbeats
Tagged Biblical, Faith, Jesus Christ, Legend of the Dogwood, sacrifice, Traditions
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Yuletide Traditions of Scotland
The canvas above was painted in 1872 by the Scottish artist, William Bell Scott. He gives the story a local Aryshire setting. The barn is an old one near Penkill where Scott was then living. Notice the shepherd playing bagpipes. … Continue reading
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