His life and work are still celebrated today on Burns Night, held every 25 January, on the anniversary of the poet’s birthday. In honour of the Great Bard, we look at 12 facts you might not know about this world-renowned Scottish hero. 1. ROBERT – OR RABBIE? Rabbie Burns is a ...
This fantastic bundle includes everything you need to know about Robert Burns across 22 in-depth pages. These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for teaching kids about Robert Burns, a Scottish national poet who penned poems and melodies in both Scots and English. Complete List of Included Wor...
In 1796, Scottish poet Robert Burns published the Scots Musical Museum containing the song “Auld Lang Syne”, a traditional New Year’s song for English speakers. New Year’s resolutions are set, wishing to eliminate bad habits and develop good practices in the coming year. In the United St...
you may be using liquid chlorine bleach to do the job. If so, you need to be sure to always "Read the Label First" to know how to properly use this product and for safety information. Also, be sure your parents know what household products you are using. They...
For example, Alexander Chesney from Dunclug, near Ballymena, emigrated with his parents and seven siblings to South Carolina. Although his younger brother was a rebel, during the Revolutionary War Alexander served as an officer in the loyalist militia. After the war he returned to Ireland and ...
When buying from a breeder, always do your research first and ask questions about the litter, their parents and health; ask to see the parents too, as well as information on their grandparents. The breeder should also be committed to finding the very best home for their Border Collie puppies...
Though born in New York City, New York’s Harlem community, Harry Keels Thomas, Jr. was raised in a middle-class neighborhood in Queens where most parents were civil servants. His mother was a social worker and his father, a World War II veteran, operated small businesses. Thomas finished...
His parents were John Chaucer and Agnes Copton, and they were a family of wealthy wine merchants. His family's connections helped Chaucer obtain high-level positions in his early career, which set him up for success in later years. It is not clear what Chaucer's education entailed, though ...
Great hub Linda. We have Iris all around our driveway and they are blooming now. We have always had a thing for the Iris, my parents have had them for years and most of ours came from my parents yard. It really is one beautiful flower. ...
Before becoming the Second Lady of the United States, Tipper Gore was perhaps best known for her work with the Parents Music Resource Center. The group advocated for record labels to put Parental Advisory labels on albums to inform consumers about explicit lyrical content. Many musicians protested...