Category Archives: Family History

Double Amish Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2022 by vanbraman

My grandfather’s family was Amish, and since many of my friends and co-workers know this they often ask me if the Amish celebrate Christmas or other holidays. This picture is of my great, great grandfather John A. Miller, but my … Continue reading →

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To the Stores following Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2022 by vanbraman

Did you know that there is historical precedence to digging into the stores after Thanksgiving? There is of course much debate about when the first true Thanksgiving was. Was it in November of 1621, or was it just simply a … Continue reading →

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