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Category Archive: Notre 5¢

A Farm & Family — The Lives of Women in Lower Canada

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In the early 1800s, agriculture and family-life were very interwoven—this article takes a brief look into the historical roles of women in Lower Canada.

January 26, 2021 Notre 5¢

Le Réveillon — A Look Back at Franco Holiday Celebrations

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What are some of the customs of French speakers in North America? The traditions go back further than you might think.

January 4, 2021 Notre 5¢

Quelque Chose ou Amanchure? — A Short Look into the Roots of French in North America

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What is the difference between “frette” and “froide”? Student Dylan Smart-Pelletier takes a look at the history of the French language in North America.

December 15, 2020 Notre 5¢

Everyone’s Invited — A Few Franco Wedding Traditions

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As with all cultures, there were many traditions involved in a wedding. Two traditions of note in French-Canadian and Franco-American weddings are the “Sock Dance” and/or the “Trough Dance.”

December 1, 2020 Notre 5¢
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