God Bless Dixie “God bless Dixie” is a simple prayer that says a lot about the South. It combines two of the things Southerners care about most: their faith and their homeland. Faith in the Heart of Dixie Religion has always been central to Southern life. Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches dot every county, and
A Single Bee Is Ignored… The old saying goes that a single bee can be ignored or swatted away, but nobody ignores a whole swarm. The lesson is simple: there is strength in numbers. When people stand together, their voice can no longer be brushed aside. Standing Together for Heritage That lesson has special meaning
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I Stand With My Ancestors “I stand with my ancestors” is a declaration of loyalty to family. For millions of Southerners with Confederate soldiers in their family tree, it means refusing to be ashamed of the men who came before them. Who Were Our Ancestors? Most Confederate soldiers were ordinary men from farms and small
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Southern by God’s Grace “American by birth, Southern by the grace of God” is one of the best-known sayings in the South. It appears on bumper stickers, porch signs, T-shirts and flags, and it captures exactly how many Southerners feel about their home. A Saying With Two Halves The first half, “American by birth,” is
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