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New Year’s Resolutions for the Genealogist: 5 Steps to a Breakthrough in 2026

Carol Walsh

Published on: 29/12/2025

Ready to smash your genealogy brick wall? This post offers 5 essential New Year's resolutions for genealogists to achieve a research breakthrough in 2026. Learn how to implement the FAN principle (Friends, Associates, Neighbors) to solve difficult cases. We cover practical steps for organizing your research (digital files and physical documents), digitizing oral history, and committing to learning one new record type (like probate or land records). Stop feeling overwhelmed! Start the year with a focused, actionable plan to audit your sources and confidently advance your family tree.tion

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Tracing Ancestors Through Holiday Cards and Correspondence

Carol Walsh

Published on: 25/12/2025

New Blog Post DescriStop overlooking the hidden clues in your attic! Discover how holiday cards and old correspondence are essential documents for genealogy research. Learn to analyze signatures, handwriting, addresses, and postmarks from vintage Christmas and New Year's cards to confirm ancestral identities and trace migration patterns. This post transforms family ephemera into verifiable history, revealing unknown family branches and adding rich context to your family tree. Find best practices for preserving and digitizing these fragile records to ensure these edible heirlooms continue to tell their story for generations to come.ption

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The History of Winter Celebrations: Beyond Christmas

Carol Walsh

Published on: 22/12/2025

New Blog PGo beyond Christmas! Uncover the diverse winter celebrations that shaped your ancestors' lives and left clues in historical records. This essential genealogy blog explores non-dominant holidays like Hanukkah, St. Lucia Day, and Winter Solstice/Yule traditions. Learn how to use census records, newspaper archives, and personal diaries to trace your family's unique cultural observances and find new records. We guide you on researching ancestral celebrations like Hogmanay or specific community festivals. Expand your family history by understanding the rich tapestry of your heritage during the coldest months.

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Recipes of Gratitude

Carol Walsh

Published on: 20/12/2025

Discover the powerful connection between genealogy and your favorite family recipes. This blog post explores how holiday dishes—from the Thanksgiving turkey to that passed-down pie—are truly edible heirlooms. Learn how to use recipe cards and community cookbooks as vital historical documents that reveal regional ties, cultural traditions, and stories of survival from your ancestors. Food is family history! Uncover the legends stirred into the pot and find practical methods for preserving these culinary treasures for future generations. Start tasting your heritage and sharing your family's stories at the holiday table.

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