That's Fresh July Issue | Page 9

HERITAGE

Definition:

1. property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.

2. a special or individual possession; an allotted portion.

God's chosen people (the people of Israel, or the Christian Church).

Heritage can also mean somthing passed from one generation to the next or where your ancestors have passed on to you. Such as ethnicity, stories, items, etc.

GENERATIONS

Definition:

1. All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

2. The production of something.

Each generation is faced with its own problems, solutions, and major events. It is important to hear from the previous generations to get a better understanding of not only where you come from (from talking to family) but also about why the world is the way it is.

Born before 1936 - GI Generation

1937-1945 - Silent Generation

1946-1964 - Baby Boomers

1965-1976 - Generation X

1977-1993 - Generation Y

1994-2003 - Generation Z

HISTORY

Definition:

1. The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.

2. The whole series of past events connected with someone or something.

History is the record of the past events pertaining to the human race. It is important that we know and understand our history, whether it's your personal family history, of the country you currently live in or were born in. Knowing these things helps us to see where we have come from and why people, places, traditions, and holidays are the way they are.