By Melody Granier
The story of La Gallete des rois (The King’s Cake) dates back to Roman times.
During the Pagan festival of Saturnalia, a King was named among the young soldiers. The lucky winner was then ordered to eat anything he wants. This tradition has evolved over the centuries, taking place on the day of Epiphany, or January 6. Epiphany is a Christian feast when the french celebrate the presentation of Jesus to the Magi.
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By Christina Chipman
Thinking pink. For most young girls under the age of 10, pink is a must. From the embellished pink princess costumes to the new Barbie doll house, pink is a way of life. However, for over 200,000 women, this isn’t glitz, glamor, or a figment of imagination.
By Marcie Blair
Heights, spiders, thunderstorms, death; everybody has one spine tingling fear. Whether it is a rational fear or one that is hardly frightening, it can be terrifying to the person with the fear.