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US: 250 Years Later – Part 44: Easter

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In 1776, Easter arrived quietly. It unfolded through prayer, family gatherings, returning warmth, and small signs that winter had finally loosened its grip. Two hundred and fifty years later, Easter lives simultaneously in churches, kitchens, candy aisles, social media feeds, and family traditions. This letter follows America’s changing Easter story and asks what people are truly celebrating beneath the pastel colors and plastic eggs.

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US: 250 Years Later – Part 19: Christmas

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In 1776, Christmas in America was not one holiday but many. Depending on where you lived, it could mean prayer, feasting, drinking, quiet reflection, or complete indifference. Two hundred and fifty years later, Christmas has become a sprawling blend of faith, nostalgia, family, commerce, and cultural tradition. This letter follows the holiday’s remarkable transformation and asks what people are truly gathering around beneath the lights and wrapping paper.

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