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Fruitcake? The History Behind The Holiday Food
What is a fruitcake? Who eats it? Why do we give it at Christmastime? Where did it come from? AltonMo.com did some searching and this is what we found.
Why Do We Send Christmas Cards? Do You?
We want family and friends to know we’re thinking about them. Many families keep in touch through the holidays by sending cards.
What Are You Planning For A Future Pandemic?
We are at the tail end of what some call a global pandemic. Let’s look at some things we could need if a pandemic happened again.
Journey Of The Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes
The First Baptist Church of Alton, Missouri, along with other churches, packs Christmas shoe boxes for kids around the world.
The Alton First Baptist Church Packs Christmas Shoe Boxes
The Alton First Baptist Church packed Christmas shoe boxes on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Remember Your Connectedness As Christians On All Saint’s Day
All Saint’s Day is right after Halloween, or on Nov. 1, each year. On this particular day, Christians remember saints and our connectedness as Christians.
Afghanistan Chaos When U.S. Surrenders Ground & Pulls Troops In Hasty Withdrawal
Critics ask if the question was raised in the Biden administration on what would happen if the Taliban took ground quickly if the current government caved.
What Is The Nuremberg Code And Why Does It Matter?
The Nuremberg Code is in the news recently. Why? What does something that far back in history have to do with today? Lots!
Governor Of Minnesota Names July 30, 2021, Sunisa Lee Day For Olympian
On July 29, 2021, Sunisa Lee won gold in the all-around at the Olympics. In honor of her, the Governor of Minnesota made July 30, 2021, Sunisa Lee Day.
Cuba, Free Speech, And Communism- Are We There?
People in Cuba are making history by protesting in their streets. These citizens have grievances against the government.
A Wonderful Sight: A Total Lunar Eclipse To Happen On May 26th
Do you like looking at the stars and the moon. Or watching eclipses? Well, here’s your chance. A total lunar eclipse is happening on May 26, 2021.












