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In fact, in 2004 the U.S. Surgeon General designated Thanksgiving Day as National Family History Day — a day for families to learn and collect information about their shared health history.
Family Day is a public holiday in the countries of Angola, Israel, Namibia, South Africa, Uruguay, Vanuatu, and Vietnam; in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan; in the American states of Arizona and Nevada; and as the second day of Songkran in Thailand.
The family tree of Louis III, Duke of Württemberg (ruled 1568–1593) The family tree of "the Landas", a 17th-century family [1]. Genealogy (from Ancient Greek γενεαλογία (genealogía) 'the making of a pedigree') [2] is the study of families, family history, and the tracing of their lineages.
The following is a list of notable month-long observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something.
The history of Hispanic Heritage Month Before it was a month-long celebration it was just one week. Rep. Edward R. Roybal and Rep. Henry B. Gonzales championed a bill for a week-long observance ...
“In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, bridge to our future.”— Alex Haley “It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness ...
2014 - "Families Matter for the Achievement of Development Goals; International Year of the Family + 20" 2013 - "Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity" 2012 - "Ensuring work family balance" 2011 - "Confronting Family Poverty and Social Exclusion" 2010 - "The impact of migration on families around the world"
Jul. 25—With the sun shining down on their faces, Liz Kerns and her sons, 15-year-old Caden, 14-year-old Grant and 12-year-old Jacob, floated down the canals of Amsterdam, Netherlands, last ...