Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Flag Etiquette |
| Every American should know basic flag etiquette: the rules for displaying and honoring our nation's most visible symbol. Even if you don't serve in the military or have a flag pole outside your house, you should know these guidelines. |
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| Faith & Spirituality |
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| Who Are the Hutterites? |
| The Hutterian Brethren had their origins in Moravia, which was then under Austrian rule. In 1526, Anabaptists were invited to settle the rural areas by the Moravian gentry in order to help develop the local economy, and to show its independence from the Holy Roman Empire. |
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| Interesting Facts about Marriage Customs from Around the World |
| Cultures from around the world and throughout time have their own marriage customs and traditions that often govern ceremonies and celebrations. The following text offers a variety of facts and trivia about marriage rituals from different parts of the world. |
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| History & Genealogy |
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| Transcontinental Railroad |
| Railways were first used in England during the 17th century, and American saw its first railway built in 1764 in Lewiston, New York, for use by military. In 1809, John Thompson made the first survey map in America. |
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