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The Twelve (12) Days of Christmas

The Twelve (12) Days of Christmas

There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won’t come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas? This week, I found out. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two … Read entire article »

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The Midnight Man

The Midnight Man

  This game was used as a ritual to summon The Midnight Man to punish rule breakers in Pagan religions long ago. WARNING!: Play this game at your own risk of torture and death. You’ll need the following supplies to play: paper, pencil, needle, candle, a box of matches, a door and salt. Turn off all the lights. Light a candle Write your name on the paper, first, middle, and last Prick your finger with the needle … Read entire article »

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A Church Turned Into a Home

A Church Turned Into a Home

A couple purchased an old church in Kyloe, Northumberland. They invested a lot of money on the interior but the exterior remained almost completely intact. They did more of a restoration, rather than a renovation, which would have cost them 3 times less. Had they not purchased the old church who knows what would have happened to it, as it was in very bad shape. The couple however adapted very well to the interior while leaving … Read entire article »

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