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Portsmouth New Hampshire Sugar Plum Maker: Stephen Delande

Posted on 24 December, 2018 by Janice Brown

If Clement Clarke Moore (author of the poem, “A Visit From St. Nicholas“) had his way, we would all have “visions of sugar plums dancing” in our heads. Now I pose these questions: what are sugar plums and did anyone … Continue reading →

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A 2015 New Hampshire Halloween

Posted on 31 October, 2015 by Janice Brown

When you have been alive for longer than a half-century, you tend to have plenty of  memories. Halloween used to be one of my very favorite days.  But then I grew up in a time when celebrating that holiday was … Continue reading →

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Not New Hampshire: Roscoe E. Rodda, Inventor of Peeps (1862-1941)

Posted on 30 March, 2013 by Janice Brown

When you think about Easter, you can't help but think of “Peeps…” Continue reading →

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How To Celebrate A New Hampshire Valentine’s Day 2008

Posted on 6 February, 2008 by Janice Brown

Saint Valentine didn't speak with a New Hampsha' accent. Many of his legends… Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: The World’s Biggest Sweet Tooth

Posted on 17 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

Yes, believe it or not (Woops, this is not Ripley's)….

New Hampshire hosts the World's Biggest Sweet Tooth… … Continue reading →

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