This Scribbler column was originally published on Nov. 24, 1992 Many Scribbler readers will know that Lancaster educator John Piersol McCaskey wrote "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" and that Millersville ...

Across the United States, Thanksgiving is best known as a day of gratitude, family gatherings, and historical reflection. While it is not a military or national holiday, many Americans naturally ...

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