Befana and the Magi

Befana and the Magi

Befana and the MagiBrienne-Joelle
Published on: 06/01/2022

Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5) in a similar way to Santa Claus or the Three Magi Kings.

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Easy-To-Make Potpourri Simmer Pot

Easy-To-Make Potpourri Simmer Pot

Easy-To-Make Potpourri Simmer PotBrienne-Joelle
Published on: 04/01/2022

To make this wonderfully scented stove top potpourri and simmer pot, check out these easy-to-follow instructions.

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Handling the winter blues

Handling the winter blues

Handling the winter bluesBrienne-Joelle
Published on: 03/01/2022

New Year’s resolutions offer us a chance to identify specific ways we can improve our lives and make concrete changes for the better. But for many of us, last year (2021) had more lowlights than highlights with the pandemic still raging, women’s rights being rolled back, a terrifying climate report, and the economy still not working for many Americans.

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What to leave behind: A Ritual for the New Year

What to leave behind: A Ritual for the New Year

What to leave behind: A Ritual for the New YearBrienne-Joelle
Published on: 31/12/2021

The holidays are rich with tradition. New Year’s Eve rolls in each year with silly hats, lots of drinks, a weird song no one really knows the meaning of and often a headache by morning

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