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History

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The Stories Behind Forgotten Holiday Treats

Recipes, like songs and poems, are passed down from generation to generation. But some holiday recipes seems to have fallen through the cracks

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What is this Junket, Anyway?

The tradition of giving chocolate coins at Hanukkah is much more recent.

Hanukkah Gelt, and Guilt

The author reflects on traditions new and old

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Remembering Pearl Harbor

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December Anniversaries

History According to Beer

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November Anniversaries

Momentous or Merely Memorable

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The Cult of In-N-Out Burger

The little burger shack opened by Harry and Esther Snyder in 1948 has grown steadily ever since

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Sweet Cider Donuts

Cider donuts made their commercial debut in the United States in the 1950s

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Vintage Violet Cocktails Make a Comeback

Crème de Violette was recently reintroduced in the United States after decades off the market

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