Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| History of the Jack O’Lantern |
| A brightly lit pumpkin with a ghastly glowing face sits on the porch. It is one of the most well recognized Halloween traditions. However, do you know where this tradition originated? Origin During the 1800′s, immigrants from the Irish Potato Famine brought their use of this lantern. |
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| James Bond Facts & Trivia |
| Although the first James Bond film appeared in 1962, our favorite spy had already been capturing imaginations on the pages of Ian Fleming’s novels. Even today, the Bond phenomenon continues with books and movies galore! |
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| Easter Eggs |
| Easter would not be complete without brightly colored Easter eggs, but have you ever wondered where this tradition began? Who thought of painting the shells of eggs such bright, even ornate colors? When did children begin dyeing eggs as part of their Easter holiday traditions? |
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| South Carolina: The First American Home of the Poinsettia |
| The poinsettia is a beautiful red flower that is given most around the holidays, especially Christmas. The poinsettia has a long history, but one of the most interesting points of history is how the poinsettia made its way to America finding its first home in Greenville, South Carolina. |
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