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It’s Go Caroling Day

When : Always December 20

Go Caroling Day is a wonderful, rewarding, and memory filled day. By far more popular decades ago, Christmas holiday caroling is a great opportunity to enjoy the holiday and appreciate its meaning.

Christmas caroling remains popular in many area and among many groups. Scouts and youth groups often partake in this special musical event. Even family parties and business parties sometimes produce an impromptu caroling event.

It may take a little planning to make your Christmas Caroling happen. For example, scout groups frequently go caroling to nursing homes and senior citizen centers. A phone call to the facility management to arrange a date and time is a must. Transportation to/from the facility also must be arranged. And, afterwards, a caroling event is often topped off with hot chocolate and cookies.

We hope you enjoy Go Caroling Day to its fullest today!

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December 20, 1868- Harvey Firestone, tire manufacturer

December 20, 1898- Irene Dunne, actress

December 20, 1952- Jenny Agutter, actress

December 20, 1966- Kiefer Sutherland, actor

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It’s National Maple Syrup Day

When : Always December 17

National Maple Syrup Day provides us with the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate this delicious American treat. This sweet and unique flavor originated in America. Native American Indians were the first to harvest and boil the sap of the maple tree into a thick syrup.

Watching or participating in a maple sap harvest, or demonstration, is a fun late winter event. They are held in February-March, when the sap is flowing. It is educational for the kids, too. During field demonstrations, some of the sap is boiled down into syrup. Best of all, free samples are often giving, poured over a pancake or vanilla ice cream.

Did you know? Sap of the maple tree, the same sap used to make maple syrup, makes a refreshing drink. Just put it in the refrigerator and pour a drink whenever you want. Or, have a drink as you harvest the sap from the tree!

How do you participate in National Maple Syrup Day? Pour real maple syrup onto your pancakes or waffles. Or, for an evening treat, pour warm maple syrup onto vanilla ice cream.

Please note, make sure you are using maple syrup, not pancake syrup. Unless the ingredients state otherwise, pancake syrup no longer contains maple syrup.(a surprise to many)

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December 17, 1917- Gene Rayburn, TV personality

December 17, 1945- Ernie Hudson, actor

December 17, 1954- Bill Pullman, actor

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On this date, the Wright Brothers made their first airplane flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C.

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It’s National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

When : Always December 16

Chocolaholics rejoice! Today is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day.

Its a great day to indulge, binge, “pig out”, and otherwise consume to excess, your favorite food….chocolate. We believe the timing of this day, during the holiday season, couldn’t be better.

Today, we get to enjoy our beloved chocolate by covering something…just about anything… in a generous amount of chocolate. Pour, spread, or drizzle chocolate over cakes, cupcakes, pies, pancakes or waffles, nuts, raisins, even ants (yes, some people actually eat chocolate covered ants!). We will let you decide what is too extreme, and how much is too much, if any.

As chocoloaholics, we shouldn’t need any added incentive to enjoy our chocolate. In the giving spirit of the holiday season, make sure to give or share some of your favorite chocolate covered treats today.

Happy National Chocolate Covered Anything Day!!!!

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December 16, 1770- Ludwig van Beethoven, composer

December 16, 1901- Margaret Mead, anthropologist

December 16, 1938- Liv Ullmann, actress

December 16, 1941- Lesley Stahl, TV news correspondent

December 16, 1963- Benjamin Bratt, actor

December 16, 1987- Hallee Hirsh, actress

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On this date,  the famous World War II “Battle of the Bulge” began.

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It’s Bill Of Rights Day

When : Always December 15

Today is Bill of Rights Day. To Americans, the Bill of Rights are key amendments to the U.S. Constitution, that protect our individual rights.

On March 4, 1789, the Constitution of the United States of America was ratified by the (former)13 colonies, and went into effect. States and individuals were concerned that the Constitution did not properly cover and protect a number of rights of individuals. The Constitution was signed by the original 13 states with the requirement, or understanding, that a Bill of Rights would be created, amending the new U.S. Constitution.

On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed to the state legislatures 12 amendments to the Constitution. 10 of these amendments were added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791.

The Bill of Rights includes these Amendments:

Amendment 1- Freedom of speech, press and religion

Amendment 2 – The right to bear arms

Amendment 3- Protection of homeowners from quartering troops, except during war.

Amendment 4 – Rights and protections against unreasonable search and seizure

Amendment 5 – Rights of due process of law, protection against double jeopardy, self incrimination

Amendment 6 – Rights of a speedy trial by jury of peers and rights of accused

Amendment 7 – Rights to trial by jury in civil cases

Amendment 8 – Protection from cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail

Amendment 9 – Protection of rights not specified in the Bill of Rights

Amendment 10 – States rights, power of the states

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December 15, 1832- Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, engineer, designed the Eiffel Tower

December 15, 1892- J. Paul Getty, oil billionaire, philanthropist

December 15, 1916- Maurice H. Wilkins, biophysicist, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA

December 15, 1933- Tim Conway, actor, comedian, “McHales’s Navy, “The Carol Burnett Show”

December 15, 1942- Dave Clark, musician, leader  of the “Dave Clark Five”

December 15, 1949- Don Johnson, actor,  ”Miami Vice”

December 15, 1968- Garrett Wang, actor

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On this date, several things happened.

The Bill Of Rights was enacted, amending the U.S. Constitution (1791)

Sioux Chief Sitting Bull was killed by Indian police.(1890)

Gone With the Wind premiered in where else but Atlanta, Georgia. (1939)

Infamous band leader Glenn Miller died in a plane crash over the English Channel.(1944)

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It’s Ice Cream Day

National Ice Cream Day – 3rd Sunday in July

Ice Cream Day – December 13

When you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? That’s right….Ice Cream! Therefore, it’s only fitting that ice cream be given it’s own special day. On this day, we hope you enjoy an ice cream cone, a sundae, or a milk shake. Set the diet aside and splurge a little…have one of each!

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month.

Ice cream is nutritious. A little heavy on the sugar and calories, ice cream is otherwise good for you. Its base ingredient is milk, which is loaded with healthy vitamins and minerals.

Did you know? Charles E. Minches of St. Louis, Missouri is credited with inventing the ice cream cone. On July 23, 1904 at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, he filled a pastry cone with two scoops of ice cream to make the first ice cream cone. There is some controversy over this claim. Italo Marchiony of New York City filed a patent for the ice cream cone months before the fair opened. And, he was selling lemon ice in comes as early as 1896.

About Ice Cream Day in December: There is also a celebration of Ice Cream Day on Decmeber 13th. We found no factual information about this day. We suspect that it evolved from some local event. Perhaps a school ice cream social somehow took on an undocumented, national recognition as a special day.

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December 13, 1818- Mary Todd Lincoln, First Lady of the United States

December 13, 1913- Archie Moore, champion boxer

December 13, 1925- Dick Van Dyke, actor, comedian

December 13, 1927- Christopher Plummer, actor

December 13, 1941- John Davidson, actor, singer

December 13, 1949 -Ted Nugent, singer

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On this date,  the Clip-on tie is created.

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It’s Poinsettia Day

When: Always on December 12th

These beautiful flowers are recognized as a symbol of Christmas. Poinsettia Day was pronounced as an Act of Congress. It is in honor of  Joel Roberts Poinsett, who died on December 12, 1851. Poinsett was the first Ambassador to Mexico who brought the plant back to his plantation in the U.S.  He grew the plants in his Greenville, S.C plantation and gave them out as gifts to friends.

In Mexican folklore, there is a story of a little poor girl who had nothing to bring to church for Christmas. On her way to church, she picked some plants by the side of the road. As she entered the church, the ends of the leaves turned into bright, brilliant red flowers. You guessed it… Poinsettias.

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December 12, 1893- Edward G. Robinson, actor

December 12, 1915 Frank Sinatra, actor, singer, actor

December 12, 1923- Bob Barker, TV game show host,”Truth or Consequences” and long-time host of  ”The Price is Right”

December 12, 1924- Ed Koch, New York City mayor

December 12, 1938- Connie Francis, singer

December 12, 1941- Dionne Warwick, singer

December 12, 1959- Sheila Escoveda “Sheila E” , singer

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It’s Human Rights Day

When : Always December 10

Human Rights Day, created by the United Nations, promotes awareness of the importance of Human Rights issues around the world. On this daty in 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each year, the United Nations, establishes a new theme for the year. In 2006, the theme is fighting poverty.

Human rights is something we easily take for granted in the United States. Elsewhere, freedom and basic human rights are not a given.

Participate in this day by learning more about human rights issues around the globe. Offer your time and money in support of a human rights issue that is important to you.

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December 10, 1830- Emily Dickinson, poet

December 10, 1851- Melvil Dewey, librarian, created the Dewey Decimal System

December 10, 1911- Chet Huntley, newscaster, co-anchor on the “Huntley-Brinkley Report”

December 10, 1914- Dorothy Lamour, actress, singer

December 10, 1928- Dan Blocker, actor, “Hoss Cartwright” on TV series “Bonanza”

December 10, 1946- Gloria Loring, actress, singer

December 10, 1952- Susan Dey, actress

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On this date,  Dr. Martin  Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize.

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It’s Christmas Card Day

When : Always December 9

Christmas Card Day, honors Sir Henry Cole (1818 – 1874) of England. Cole created the first commercial Christmas Card in 1843.

Just a few decades ago, sending Christmas cards through the mail was a holiday “must”. Sending cards through the mail continues to be very popular. The cost and time for writing and sending cards has caused many people to stop sending them. Free Ecards have surged in popularity. Animated Christmas and seasonal Ecards have made sending and receiving them a lot of fun.

Today is  a good day to send out your Christmas cards and holiday greetings.  If you have yet to do so, use today to get a start.

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December 9, 1608 -John Milton, poet

December 9, 1898- Emmett Kelly, clown

December 9, 1912- Tip O’Neill, Massachusetts Congressman, Speaker of the House

December 9, 1916- Kirk Douglas, actor

December 9, 1922- Redd Foxx, actor, comedian

December 9, 1928- Dick Van Patten, actor, played the dad on “Eight is Enough”

December 9, 1930- Buck Henry, screenwriter, “The Graduate”

December 9, 1941 -Beau Bridges, actor

December 9, 1953- John Malkovich, actor

December 9, 1957- Donny Osmond, singer, actor, “Donny & Marie”

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It’s National Brownie Day

When : Always December 8

National Brownie Day celebrates chocolatey, chewy brownies.

Brownie lovers, love chocolate. Conversely, chocolate lovers, love brownies. Therefore, its only natural, that we have a special day to celebrate brownies.

It’s fun and easy to enjoy this special day. First, select your favorite brownie recipe, and bake a batch of brownies. You can add nuts, if you prefer. Topping the brownies with chocolate frosting is a good thing, too. Finally, eat them! You can have them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a snack.

.Ps Don’t forget the glass of milk!

Happy National Brownie Day.

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December 8, 1765- Eli Whitney, invented the cotton gin

December 8, 1894- James Thurber, humorist

December 8, 1925- Sammy Davis Jr., actor, singer

December 8, 1930- Maximilian Schell, actor

December 8, 1933- Flip Wilson, comedian

December 8, 1943- Jim Morrison, singer, songwriter

December 8, 1953- Kim Basinger, actress

December 8, 1964- Teri Hatcher, actress, “Louis and Clark”, “Desperate Housewives”

December 8, 1966- Sinead O’Connor, singer

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On this date,  John Lennon, singer, guitarist, songwriter, and poet for the Beatles, was assassinated in New York City by Mark David Chapman.

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It’s Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day

When : Always December 7th

Pearl Harbor Day, commemorates the Japanese attack on the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor. The attack began at dawn December 7, 1941. It crippled the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and caused the U.S. to enter World War II.

During the attack at Pearl Harbor, over 2,400 American serviceman and 68 civilians were killed. Five of the eight battleships at Pearl Harbor were sunk or sinking, and virtually all ships were damaged.

On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, U.S. flags are to be flown at half staff.

On December 8, 1941 President Franklin D. Roosevelt stated in a speech to Congress it was “..a day that will live in infamy”. The U.S. then declared war on Japan.

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December 7, 1761- Marie Tussaud, created “Madame Tussaud’s Waxwork Museum”

December 7, 1915- Eli Wallach, actor

December 7, 1923- Ted Knight, actor, news anchor on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”

December 7, 1942- Harry Chapin, singer, songwriter

December 7, 1947- Gregg Allman, singer, musician

December 7, 1947- Johnny Bench, Cincinnati Reds baseball catcher

December 7, 1956- Larry Bird, NBA Boston Celtics basketball player

December 7, 1958- Edd Hall, “Tonight Show” announcer

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