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Daughters of British Empire in Louisiana

A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Philanthropic Women's Society
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Louisiana DBE welcomes your enthusiastic support and encouragement. dbeinla.org was launched in September 2000, and we appreciate our loyal readers from throughout the world, who look at over 11,000 pages every month. Happy New Year and our best wishes for 2012.



 

SATURDAY JANUARY 21th, 2012 . . . Caledonian Society of New Orleans invites you to its 38th annual Burns Night Supper. How to make your reservations.

 

SUNDAY MARCH 25th, 2012 . . . Mark your calendars for our annual Longue Vue Afternoon Tea. To see photos of previous teas.

 

 

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YOUR PHOTOS

Look for some extra photos from reader John Bowen added to the Slide Show of YOUR PHOTOS.

Visions of Christmas

For a few memories of Christmas back in the UK, see the pictures at Visions of Christmas.

2011 Pub Night at the Palm Court

See what fun we had at the 2011 Pub Night at the Palm Court - pictures!

New Zealand Pavlova

Here's the recipe for the New Zealand Pavlova that was served at the 2011 Pub Night.

Recollections of Gabrielle

Louisiana DBEs celebrate the extraordinary life of Gabrielle Brasse. We shall never forget her.

Why Do We Say That?

Ever wondered WHY DO WE SAY THAT - words like "fortnight" and "codswallop?"  See the origins of common words and phrases.


British Words to Treasure

Quotations written by Brits to  inspire and 
 entertain you.

"If you have love you don't need to have anything else.  If you don't have it, it doesn't matter much what else you do have."

 James M. Barrie (1860-1937)

Trivia Trifles

 

In Britain, the Holy Days and Fasting Days Act of 1551, which has not yet been repealed, states that every citizen must attend a Christian church service on Christmas Day, and must not use any kind of vehicle to get to the service

From the UK Media

 

IT'S RAINING APPLES!

After a series of storm warnings, drivers in the evening rush hour were prepared for almost anything.  Except, that is, for it to start raining apples . . .

 

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