May 5, 2008
The USA has long been the goal of immigrants. While the wave has been from the southerly direction for quite a few years now, once upon a time it was the dream of many a European to get on a ship and sail to America.
Today's FamilyFirst pick is called The Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives.... continue reading...
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Today's Christmas FamSite is one reflects the true world-wide celebration of this holiday.
This site is sponsored and created by the Bernadotte School in Hellrup, Denmark. It is a site that lets children from around the world tell how the Christmas holiday is celebrated in t... continue reading...
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