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About me - Dave Franklin

Having always had a major interest in writing and music,I am lucky enough these days to have an outlet for both. On the music front I play in a couple of bands, these days mainly at a local level. My writing seem to sprawl across a wide range of genres and

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Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Why Easter always falls on Sunday: 1 of 1
As the execution and resurrection of its founder were the principle events that Christianity bases its claim as a messianic religion, it was inevitable that this annual celebration would become the principle festival of the Christian year. Its location in the year, unlike the nativity is fixed by scripture, for it is in the s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Commentary: The history of the Easter bunny: 9 of 14
The icon of the Easter Bunny, like that of the Easter egg, is a commercial idea that has connections to an ancient past. The European tradition of the Easter Hare was taken to America with 18th century German immigrants, refined and then exported back to Europe. The connection between Hares and Eggs may seem an odd one but it... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Gift ideas for history buffs: 21 of 21
As a history buff myself I have received and had cause to give a number of suitable gifts to like minded people over the years. Those into history normally have a large book collection and although this seems to be the obvious place to start when thinking of gifts, not only is it a bit obvious, there is one major pitfall when... More..