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The Holiday Christmas Store
If Santa Claus needed a place to buy all of his decorations, this would be it. It’s big business in small town Michigan and it…
Twas The Night Before Christmas
We know the words of “’twas the night before Christmas;” words that helped solidify the image of Santa over 200 years ago. Here’s the the…
The 70th Anniversary of a Special Nativity Scene
This year in Algona, IA, residents will celebrate the 70th anniversary of a very special Nativity scene. It was a gift from prisoners far from…
A Nativity Scene On Display Year-Round
During the advent season, many families and churches will set up Nativity scenes. They figures remind us of the birth of Jesus. But here, the…
Escaping a POW Camp in the Midwest
If a soldier is taken as a prisoner of war, they may try to escape to freedom. That was the case for the Germans living…
Enemy Soldiers Working the Fields of Home
Imagine the pain of losing a son or daughter who was fighting in a war. Now imagine hiring one of the enemy soldiers to work…
A Shortage of Labor at Home During World War II
When young men went to fight in Europe and the Pacific during World War II, many communities were left with a shortage of labor. To…
Experiencing World War II In a Unique Way
During World War II, some U.S. communities experienced the conflict in a unique way. They became the homes for foreign POWs, captured abroad and sent…
Farming Taro
We have all heard of corn and soybeans, but most of us are not familiar with taro. However, go to Hawaii and you’ll find it…
A Sixth Generation Farm in Hawaii
Some long-time ag operations in the U.S. are designated as Century Farms. Family members have been stewards of those acres for over a century. But…