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  1. Advent, Four Weeks In Purple, Centuries In Tradition

    Dec 4, 2016 · My church, Southern Baptist, has Advent candles as well. Celebrating the coming second appearance of the Lord crosses the many denominations. Regards David

  2. Advent, Four Weeks In Purple, Centuries In Tradition

    Feb 14, 2012 · Another Advent calendar- appears to still be in use, sold in some stores today! The Advent Wreath, and please do not report me for pushing religion. It's a fairly ancient tradition with …

  3. An Absolutely Amazing Reference Source On The Second Day At …

    Jun 15, 2015 · With the advent of computer technology, the tedious process described was cut from the hours it took to perform, to just seconds. Born just a bit too early.

  4. Black Friday Remembers Where It All Began | Ladies Tea - War from a ...

    Feb 14, 2012 · Thought the present credit card scorching chaos out there could use a nostalgic check on the reins. Some of these are post war. It matters only slightly. Country stores especially remained …

  5. Candles in windows of homes during the ACW | Civil War Potpourri

    Dec 31, 2009 · Yet, look around our community at night, and you will see electric candles placed in the windows of more and more homes during all seasons of the year. In keeping with this rich tradition, …

  6. Wash Basins, Pre-W.C.'s! - American Civil War Forums

    Feb 14, 2012 · It's just that with the advent of indoor plumbing, you'd have thought the wealthier folks ( who would own pieces like that ) would have had no need of chamberpots by that era. We have one …

  7. Salt And The Civil War | Naval War - At Sea & Along Inland Waterways

    May 5, 2019 · Salt Raids | Naval War - At Sea & Along Inland Waterways “Salt works are as plentiful in Florida as blackbirds in a rice field.” –New York Herald January 5, 1864 Salt no longer has the …

  8. Gristmills, Grist Mills | Ladies Tea - War from a Feminine Perspective

    Nov 14, 2015 · Grist mills were generally water powered mills that ground grain into flour or in the South, corn into corn meal or grits. The mills were generally water powered with a paddle wheel and two mill …

  9. A Hospital Steward During the Siege of Vicksburg

    Mar 18, 2011 · Sometimes in the army, however, very delicate operations were, from necessity, performed after night. In the medical supplies were little wax candles that gave a pretty light, free …

  10. Was it worth it? | The Surrender at Appomattox | Page 11 | American ...

    Aug 12, 2011 · It does suggest that it was almost bound to happen, in which case , arguably, it was better fought sooner rather than later, before the advent of rapid firing artillery and automatic …