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Pope John Paul II born, 1920
On May 18, 1920, Karol Jozef Wojtyla is born in the Polish town of Wadowice, 35 miles southwest of Krakow. Wojtyla went on to become Pope John Paul II, history…
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Easter Foods, From Lamb to Eggs
How did lamb, eggs and chocolate become part of the Easter tradition?

Day of the Dead Sweets and Treats
Day of the Dead celebrations often incorporate traditional foods, including skull-shaped candies.













