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<title><![CDATA[Winter Solstice 2007 ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Winter Solstice 2007 Transformation Astrology</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 02, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Astronomy of the Summer Solstice]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>What is the summer solstice and why does it happen Read this article to find out</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 11, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ancient Observatories and the Summer Solstice]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Ancient astronomers considered the summer solstice a significant event Many cultures designed temples and monuments to produce amazing effects during the solstice</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 11, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Summer Solstice and Relaxation]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>a look at The Liturgy of the Hours as a way to find rest and solstice</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 12, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Solstice A Movie Review]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Solstice is a 2008 movie starring Elisabeth Harnois and Shawn Ashmore Elisebth Harnois plays Megan a high school senior who is troubled by the suicide of her twin sister Sofie six months before</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 22, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrate the Summer Solstice]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Take part in the celebration of the Summer Solstice with these five ideas for the Midsummer months</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 26, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 May 2006 17:10:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Native American Culture and the Summer Solstice]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article considers the summer solstice with regard to ancient and modern Native Americans</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 25, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:21:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Summer Solstice Fun]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>June 21st marks the beginning of summer which even ancient civilizations celebrated Find out how you can partake in this magical day and welcome the summer solstice with family friends and loads of fun</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 08, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Winter Solstice Celebration]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Based A Winter Solstice Celebration Singing Ritual by Julie Forest Middleton and Stasha MorganAppel Emerald Earth Publishing</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 22, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:37:38 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Whispers of a Manhattan Solstice]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This is an ode to New York and those who lost in the 911 attacks The writing style is poetrystream of consciousnessshort story but the message is clear May we never forget The Manhattan skyline changed and so did the world </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Sep 28, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Summer Solstice is Special to Me]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A look at why I love summer</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 15, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Summer Solstice]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>June 21 2007 brings us the longest day of the year or perhaps the shortest if you are located in the southern hemisphere</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 27, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Summer Solstice to Blue Moon St Elsewheres in Unity]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>It has been announced in the Pheebay forums and across the Web that from June 21st to 30th 2007 there will be a St Elsewhere in Unity Grand Summer Fayre on the Internet in celebration of independence from and alternatives to eBay Inc</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 02, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 May 2007 20:35:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Plan A Longest Day Party for Summer Solstice]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Plan a fun party for the longest day of the year</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 27, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 27 May 2006 15:15:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What Causes the Summer Solstice]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article examines what causes the seasonal changes on the earth</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 21, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:25:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What is the Summer Solstice]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>June 21st It is the longest day of the year the first day of summer Across the northern hemisphere it is celebrated by followers of many religions and ideas One of the most famous celebrations occurs every year at Stonehenge in England</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 28, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 May 2006 17:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Make the Most of These Longer Summer Days]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday June 21 marked the beginning of summer Its also the longest day of the year as we say hello to the summer solstice</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 27, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Holiday Gifts for Atheists]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>With the Winter Solstice soon upon us you may be wondering what to get for your favorite Atheist</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Nov 24, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:52:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How the Plants We Use Today Became Associated with Christmas]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The origins of the customs that resulted in todays use of plants at Christmas Many had their roots in preChristian religions and Solstice celebrations </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Sep 17, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:42:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Quadruple Witching on Wall Street for Winter Solstice]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The contracts for stock index futures stock index options stock options and single stocks futures all expire this day</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 21, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:29:21 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yule Crafts Make a Cedar Swag for Yule]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Yule is the Wiccan celebration of the winter solstice It is traditional at this time of year to make your own decorations for the home and altar Follow this simple method to make a beautiful cedar swag for Yule</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Oct 03, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:51:20 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Midsummer and the Festivals of St John in the Roman Catholic Church]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article explores some of the practices associated with the summer solstice</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 21, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:33:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Grandmas Marathon Mermaid Parade and the Midsummer Fire Festival Heat Up Summers Start]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>People are taking to the streets for marathons parades and other summer events to celebrate the first weekend of summer and the Summer Solstice weekend </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 21, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:04:51 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrating MidSummer ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Amazingly the MidSummer is not just a Shakespearian play but the day marking the longest dayshortest night of the year </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 12, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:27:11 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Christmas Time in the World Countries Which Celebrate Christmas]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus This feast was created by the pope to promote Christianity and remove pagan festivals celebrated at the winter solstice</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Nov 15, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:47:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Red Cross Summer Safety Tips]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>With the approach of the Summer Solstice June 21 my thoughts turn toward summertime fun The Red Cross would like your summer to be safe and healthy and they have a list of tips for keeping your families free from harm</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 19, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:58:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Alaska Festivals Kodiak Crab and Midnight Sun]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article on two of Alaskas famous festivals will make you want to pack your bags What could be more exciting than a Seafood Cookoff midnight baseball under the sun Rubber Duck Derby and a bed race</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 09, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 May 2006 08:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Maya Calendar Claims the End of Days in 2012 Should You Believe The End is Just the Beginning]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The Maya do not predict the end of the world on the Winter Solstice of 2012 What they predict is the end of an ageand the beginning of a new one </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 18, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saturnalia The Reason We Celebrate Christmas in December]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Saturnalia a holiday celebrated in ancient Rome took place in December on the winter solstice The holiday is an ancestor of sorts of modern Christmas with many customs in common</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 19, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Dec 2005 15:27:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Yule A Guide for Pagan Families]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Pagan parents often look for ideas to help them celebrate the Sabbats Pagan holidays with their children This article gives them all the basic elements they need to build their own festive celebrations</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Oct 05, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Oct 2006 08:42:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[History of Christmas Trees]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>When we decorate our Christmas trees we are following an anciety tradition</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Nov 21, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:54:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[15 Holiday Alcoholic Drink Ideas Ring in the Season with a Kick]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Christmas and the winter solstice is a great time to have a drink and kick back and relax to enjoy the holiday season</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 05, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Dec 2006 09:46:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mayans Predicted December 21 2012 Will Be the Apocalypse]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>You have a little more than five years to accomplish your lifes todo list if you believe that life will end when the winter solstice sun crosses the equator of the Milky Way and the ecliptic path of the sun</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 05, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Holidays at Chicagos Museum of Science and Industry ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The Holiday display at Chicagos Museum of Science and Industry will be on until January 2 The Museum of Science and Industry Celebrates 65 Years of Christmas Around the World with a spectacular display of Christmas Trees from around the world</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 21, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:04:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What is Christmas About]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Many people have complained about the length and commercialism of the Christmas holidays But is there more to Christmas than conspicuous consumption</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 20, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:41:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Politically Correct Holidays]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Does the attack on Christmas really exist</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 18, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Searching for Sanity Clause in the Merry Christmas Melee]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>How did a Holiday celebrated by both Christians and secularists get to be such a battleground Whatever happened to Peace On Earth Good Will Toward Men</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 20, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Merry Christmas War]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Happy Holidays to EVERYONE</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 20, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Dec 2006 11:59:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Can a SoCalled Christian Holiday Be so UNChristian]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>There are many things about the Christmas holiday that have absolutely nothing to do with the Christian faith </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 06, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 06 Jan 2007 15:48:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Seasonal Christmas Treats]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Christmas is made every bit more special by the seasonal delicacies that spring forth in ubiquity during the holidays Many different pastries and cakes have become part of a strong Christmas tradition thats become an integral part of holiday family meals across the globe</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 20, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:53:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Christmas in the Ukraine]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Ukraine in Central Euroupe uses the Orthodox calendar and celebrates Christmas later then the western world</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 23, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:33:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Best Places to Shop for a Tarot Deck in Los Angeles]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you are learning the tarot and looking to buy a new deck check out these Los Angeles stores Find out where you can see a full sample of a tarot deck or purchase tarot related books</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 20, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:11:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Be an Atheist Agnostic or a NonChristian on Christmas]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Even in the advanced democratic and less subjective to the religious right society of the 21st century the influence of Christianity in the western world is still a dominant force</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 20, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:11:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yule or Christmas It IsThe Season]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article was written to show the meaning behind Yule celebrations To explain the origins of many modern christmas celebrations</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 16, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:20:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Family Holiday Activities]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Children home for the holidays Want to add to the traditional activities your family does every year This article covers some ideas that are family oriented and help cultivate childrens academic skills while building character</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 13, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:59:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Politicizing Christmas The Imaginary War]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Just what exactly is the agenda of conservative pundits who peddle this rhetoric every year that Christmas is under attack Its just a distraction from the real issues and it causes division at a time when we should be coming together</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 12, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:32:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[My Visit to Stonehenge One of Englands Many Cool Places]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>While Stonehenge is very cool Avebury is even better</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 06, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Dec 2006 15:51:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Guide to Constellations in the Night Sky During September]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A guide to the constellations in the Northern Hemisphere during September</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 07, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 07 Jan 2007 12:27:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Meeting New People The Easy Way ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>New online resources along with time tested methods make having a full life easier than ever</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 13, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:39:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mel Gibsons Apocalypto and the Future of Humanity]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Why is Mel Gibson interested enough in the Mayan to make a movie about them The Mayan developed highly accurate calendar and astronomical charts Their creation death and rebirth myths lie swirling above our heads their Golden Age is set to begin Is humanity ready</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 13, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:39:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Freedom Should Offend ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>We are free to celebrate our religious beliefs and if they offend someone it should not prohibit our celebrations </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 16, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:44:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Christmas Tree Tradition Legend and History]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>It is the Christmas season again and I as well as most people have put up a Christmas tree to help celebrate the season How many of you have ever wondered where the tradition of the Christmas tree came about </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 15, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:51:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Saunas Reindeer and the Midnight Sun Finland A WellKept Secret]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Finland is one of the worlds best kept secrets It is truly a beautiful country with very proud people who have a great love for their country nature and the environment</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 16, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:21:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[the Real Christmas]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>I am sick and tired of all the nonsense that goes round and round about Christmas and Christ and Christianity and people who are or arent worthy of celebrating </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 09, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 09 Dec 2006 11:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Many Faces of Santa Claus]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The main role model for Christmas generosity is Santa Claus Santa though is not just American he comes from many countries and cultures and may actually take different forms depending on his location</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 18, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:56:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Create an Ancestor Altar in Your Home]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Having an ancestor altar helps us connect with our roots with our departed friends lovers and family It can be a comfort to those of us who still walk in bodies on this earth</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 28, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:46:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Coolidge Arizona]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Many people do not realize the American west is littered with prehistoric ruins and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is one of many prehistoric Indian settlements in the state of Arizona</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 11, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Spring Time Fishing]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Fishing continues to be a favorite pastime in the United States and springtime for me anyway seems to be the best time to catch quality Largemouth Bass</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 28, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:28:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[GM Considers Chrysler Purchase]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Rumors circulated on Friday that General Motors is in preliminary talks with Chrysler over a buyout If the two were to combine the new GM would own 40 of the American market</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 23, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Solar and Wind Power]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The environment is under an inordinate amount of stress Holes in the ozone layer global warming acid rain dying coral reefs will all eventually reach a critical level if there isnt a drastic change in the way we live our lives</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 23, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:49:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sabbats the Witches Holidays of the Old Ways]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>They are the solstices equinoxes and the midpoints in between These holidays are meant to honor the powers that be and our relationship with nature and the God and Goddess </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 03, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Newgrange The Best Heritage Site in Ireland]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Ireland has a long sometimes turbulent and interesting history that dates back thousands of years Throughout Ireland there are hundreds of historic sites of interest for visitors to explore some small and only known to a few locals and some famous around the world</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 07, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Origins of Easter]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Fat Tuesday is past and the world is rolling on toward Easter However aspects of Easter dont seem to fit Easter eggs Easter bunnies baby animals of all kinds fake grass flowers Where do they come from That is simple they come from the original holy day Ostara</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 13, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Everything You Need to Know About Homer Alaska The Halibut Fishing Capital of the World]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>So youve heard there is great fishing in Homer huh Well you heard right But heres a guide to other stuff about Homer that only locals know Read this question and answer session and youll arrive for your adventure better informed</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 07, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:42:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Musical Acts Ignite Wichita River Festival]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>musical acts at the Riverfest </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 08, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pondering the Fate of the Earth]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>We as humans seem to see the world as a static entity that never will change But we live in a world where our surroundings are threatening change all around us</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 09, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:42:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Our Love Affair with Christmas Lights]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Christmas lights are a means of bringing beauty and buoyant spirits into our communities and breaking up some of the monotony</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 20, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:16:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Variations of the Christmas Tree and Its Decorations from Around the World]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>We can find inspiration for new decorative ideas during the Holiday season by looking at unique versions of the Christmas throughout many countries</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 16, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:53:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Combining Religious Traditions]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Ive always had an interest in different religions I was raised by a Christian mother Methodist to be specific and I spent a great deal of my childhood in church </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 07, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What is Waldorf Education]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>By focusing on the whole child body mind emotional body and spirit Waldorf schools distinguish themeselves from a public educational system that stresses intellectual development above all else</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 02, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:55:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrate Love the Whole Year Through]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Valentines Day isnt the only day to celebrate the love you share with someone else </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 23, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Update on My Weight Loss Journey]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>I have a weakness for anything peanut butter So I indulged in the buckeyes</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 17, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Learn the importance of the Pagan Sabbats and discover their relation to the cycles of nature Also discover some facts about the parallels between Pagan and Christian traditions</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 09, 2006</p>]]></description>
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