Many cultures have solemn traditions surrounding the remembrance of the dead, as death is typically associated with grief and mourning. However, Mexico has a unique celebration full of color, food, and music. Día de los Muertos (also known as Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead) is a traditional Mexican holiday, typically spanning two days—1 and 2 November. With the holiday recently gaining popularity in the United States, many people are familiar with the images of brightly colored paper, … [Read more...]
Tips for Researching Your German Ancestors & Their Emigration
What do you hope to find out about your German ancestors? How would understanding their emigration experience help you fill out your family tree story? Read on to find out more about German emigration and immigration. Americans with German ancestry by state. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. In 2020, 42,589,571 Americans reported having full or partial German ancestry, making up approximately 13.04% of the country’s population. The vast majority of these people live in the Great Plains region … [Read more...]
How To Find Your Family Coat of Arms: United Kingdom and The Commonwealth
Are you curious if your family has a coat of arms that you may be entitled to use? Many people find a coat of arms fun to display at home or a family reunion. Although selling coats of arms by surname has become a popular business, in most cases, they were granted for individual use only. While a coat of arms could be inherited, it could only be transmitted from father to son. Have you ever wondered if your family has one? What is a family coat of arms? A coat of arms is a hereditary … [Read more...]