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Friday is the anniversary of a great man's birth. On February 12th, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln was born. He was such a great man: Handsome, strong, caring, gentle. He was also a political giant. This human man also had some flaws of his own character (of which he was not proud), but overall, Lincoln was the best leader America has ever seen.

With his birthday coming up, it has me thinking about all he has done for this country: Freeing the slaves, beginning the Transcontinental Railroad, leading our country throughout the Civil War. He also had many plans for after the war to bind the nation's wounds, but he didn't get a chance to do that since he was killed.

7 Facts You Don't Usually Learn About Lincoln

Sorry for not blogging lately!! I've been plagued by the little thing called "writer's block", which some may call a myth,  but I believe is very real.

I've been reading this book, "Abraham Lincoln: A Man of Faith and Courage". I'm only halfway through, and already I've discovered a TON about my favorite president that I never knew. It's a biography of Lincoln focusing on his faith, written by an older gentleman who was homeschooled names Joe Wheeler. I guess I'm a little biased with the "homeschooled" part, but either way, I'm really enjoying his book.

Here are a few facts I never would've learned in a textbook that I've read so far:

Christmas With the Lincolns

Ahh, Christmas: The time where thousands will be tearing wrapping paper and thinking of Baby Jesus. Many will file into church for their two day-a-year limit (Christmas and Easter). Electric bills will sky-rocket as lights and decorations fill yards and rooftops. And Santa will probably scare at least one toddler this season….

Thanksgiving: the Civil War Way

Ahh, Thanksgiving: The time of turkey, family and overeating; Black Friday shopping and cranberry sauce. Yesterday my family enjoyed Thanksgiving just like everyone else, but one tradition in my family kept me thinking about the Civil War. 

What is this tradition?