Archive - Dec 24, 2008

8th Olde World Bardic Festival at Estrella War

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-12-24 17:43
Genevieve reports that Their Excellencies Otto and Lisabetta of Atenveldt Do Hereby Formally Challenge The Known World To A Contest Extraordinaire: the 8th Olde World Bardic Festival at the 2009 Estrella War.

Jay O'Dell looks at the origins of Christmas traditions

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-12-24 14:20
Former history teacher Jay O'Dell looks at the origins of some of our favorite Christmas traditions in an article for the Huntington, West Virginia Herald-Dispatch.

Re-created Israeli village teaches history to children

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-12-24 12:07
In the village of Kfar halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, children learn about Israel of 2,000 years ago and the Hanukkah story with the help of historic re-enactors. The village also features activities for kids such as harvesting olives and making oil.