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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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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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