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Photo Courtesy: Sviatlana Lazarenka/iStock The role of godparents is meant to be a very significant one. Parents designate certain people to help watch over and guide their children. This role is sometimes passed along to other family members but can also be given to a friend, co-worker, neighbor, etc. Being a godparent is such an honor that there is even a special annual day to honor those in that position. Here, we'll look at what a godparent is and when Godparents Day is celebrated. Keep reading to see how this day can be celebrated with the special godparent in your life! What Does It Mean to Be a Godparent? Photo Courtesy: A&J Fotos/iStock We often hear of babies and young children having godparents who are present throughout their lives. However, what does this title truly mean? The expected responsibilities of godparents actually var

American Civil War Underground Railroad History >> Civil War The Underground Railroad was a term used for a network of people, homes, and hideouts that the enslaved in the southern United States used to escape to freedom in the Northern United States and Canada. Was it a railroad? The Underground Railroad wasn't really a railroad. It was a name given to the way that people escaped. No one is sure where it originally got its name, but the "underground" part of the name comes from its secrecy and the "railroad" part of the name comes from the way it was used to transport people. Conductors and Stations The Underground Railroad used railroad terms in its organization. People who led the enslaved along the route were called conductors. Hideouts and homes where the enslaved hid along the way were called stations or depots. E

Download Article Download Article Origami has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and is a modern art form. There are many different methods used to fold dragons and each has its own style and artistry. Most dragons are intermediate to advanced-level origami creations, but you can attempt a beginner level dragon if you are just starting out. By following a few steps you can create a beautiful origami dragon. 1 Try this dragon if you are an intermediate-level origami folder. You should know how to fold the origami bird base and origami flapping bird before trying this method. If not, go onto Method 2 for making a beginner level dragon.