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Portsmouth New Hampshire Sugar Plum Maker: Stephen Delande

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

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)

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

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

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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