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It’s New Years Eve

New Year’s Eve is when all the fun and festivities are. We see out the old year and ring in the new. While it is often thought of as a time to drink and be merry, many people take it as an opportunity to eat and be merry. Drinking is not as much a part of the event as it was decades ago, if only because of tougher drunk driving laws.

New Years’ Day on the other hand, is a time to relax and enjoy the start of a bright and promising new year….a new beginning. It is a time to be with family. After all, you haven’t seen your mother in law since last year.

So, enjoy everything about New Year’s….it only comes once a year.

To many Americans, the ball dropping at Times Square in New York City signals the start of the new year in this country. The ball was first dropped in 1908.

New Years Trivia: Did you know that a raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.

Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Millions of people do. It’s easy to make resolutions, and often much harder to accomplish them.

As you get well into January, those unaccomplished New Year’s resolutions hang over your head. Lucky for you, on January 17th, is the Ditch New Years Resolutions Day.

Happy New Year!

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December 31, 1869- Henri Matisse, painter

December 31, 1880- George Marshall, Secretary of State, developed the Marshall Plan

December 31, 1937- Anthony Hopkins, actor

December 31, 1941- Sarah Miles, actress

December 31, 1943- John Denver, singer, songwriter, “Rocky Mountain High”

December 31, 1943- Ben Kingsley, actor

December 31, 1947- Tim Matheson, actor

December 31, 1948- Donna Summer, singer

December 31, 1959- Val Kilmer, actor

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It’s National Bicarbonate of Soda Day

When : Always December 30

National Bicarbonate of Soda Day National Bicarbonate of Soda Day, or Baking Soda Day, celebrates the many benefits and uses of Bicarbonate of Soda.

Just how does Baking Soda work and what, specifically, does it do? Few people seem to know. It’s quite simple. We will skip the chemistry lesson and how Baking Soda is made. Let’s just talk to what it is, and what it does. Bicarbonate of soda is a chemical compound – sodium carbonate or sodium bi-carbonate. When heated, it creates carbon dioxide, a gas. The gas aids a variety of bakery products to rise as they cook.

Many people just think of Bicarbonate of Soda as something you use for baking. But, it has so many more uses. Here are just a few of them:

• Baking- helps baked goods, like bread, to rise
• Relieve stomach indigestion and heartburn when mixed in water
• Removing odors in the refrigerator, vents, storage areas, and closets
• Removing odor in kitty litter
• It is used in fire extinguishers for grease and oil fires
• It is often used as a cleaning agent
• It can be used as a meat tenderizer
• Put it in water with beans to minimize flatulance from eating beans
• Polish Silverware
• Remove burned food from a pot or a pan
• And, the list goes on, and on, and……

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December 30, 1865- Rudyard Kipling, writer

December 30, 1867- Simon Guggenheim, industrialist, philanthropist

December 30, 1914 Bert Parks, TV personality, hosted “Miss America” pageant for 25 year

December 30, 1928- Bo Diddley, singer, songwriter

December 30, 1935- Sandy Koufax, MLB baseball pitcher

December 30, 1938- Joseph Bologna, actor

December 30, 1942- Michael Nesmith, singer, songwriter, member of the “Monkees”

December 30, 1945- Davy Jones, singer, member of the “Monkees”

December 30, 1957- Matt Lauer, “Today Show” TV anchor

December 30, 1959- Tracey Ullman, actress

December 30, 1960 -Julianne Moore, actress

December 30, 1975- Tiger Woods, PGA golfer

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On this date, Edwin Hubble (yes, of Hubble telescope fame) announces the existence of other galactic systems.

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Today In History Answer: The year was 1924

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It’s Pepper Pot Day

When : Always December 29

Pepper Pot Day commemorates the creation of this thick spicy soup, which was served to the Continental Army during the cold, harsh winter of 1777-1778.  Pepper Pot soup was first made on December 29, 1777.

According to the legend………..

During the Revolutionary war, the Continental army was camped at Valley Forge.  The winter was cold and harsh. Conditions were deplorable. Food was often scarce. George Washington asked his army’s chef to prepare a meal for the army, that would both warm them, and boost their moral. The chef found scraps of tripe, small bits of meat and some peppercorn. He mixed this in with some other ingredients, and created Pepper Pot soup, also known as “Philadelphia Pepper Pot soup”. The hot, and somewhat spicy soup, was well received by the troops. It was  called “the soup that won the war”.

Celebrate Pepper Pot Day by making some Pepper Pot soup for the family. Note: while tripe was a main ingredient of this soup, you can substitute with chicken or beef.

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December 29, 1808- Andrew Johnson, 17th U.S. President (1865-1869)

December 29, 1936- Mary Tyler Moore, actress

December 29, 1938- Jon Voight, actor

December 29, 1947- Ted Danson, actor,  TV series “Cheers”

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It’s Card Playing Day

Card Playing Day is the perfect time to spend an hour or so playing cards with family and friends. And, it arrives at just the perfect time of year…….. a few days after Christmas. The holiday hustle and bustle is over. The kids are getting bored of their new toys. It’s time to turn to card games for a calmer, relaxing, and more slow-paced form of fun and entertainment.

Enter the world of card games. Cards have survived for centuries as a form of  ”play” and entertainment. Sure, there are a few serious gambling types among us, who view cards a serious “business”. To most of us, card games are just ….games.

Spend the day playing cards with family and friends. If you have kids, make sure to play some age appropriate card games with them. You’ll find its quality time with the kids that will  create many warm memories.

Happy Card Playing Day. Now “go fish”, “hit me”, “double”, and “I’ll raise you two!”.

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December 28, 1763- John Molson, founded the Molson brewery

December 28, 1856- Woodrow Wilson, 28th U.S. President (1913-1921)

December 28, 1934- Maggie Smith, actress

December 28, 1954- Denzel Washington, actor

December 28, 1964- Malcolm Gets, actor

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On this date, William F. Semple patented chewing gum.

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Today In History Answer: The year was 1869

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It’s Make Cut Out Snowflake Day

When : Always December 27

Make Cut Out Snowflake Day is  here and now. Here’s a day to show your crafty skills, as you make paper snowflakes. Making cut out snowflakes is a great project for kids. However, you don’t have to be a kid, to have fun making paper snowflakes. It’s a skill that is practiced by many people.

They say no two snowflakes are alike. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, that there are seemingly countless different snowflake designs. Templates abound, from fast and easy patterns, to intricate time consuming designs to challenge the most practiced “snowflaker”.

So, if you like snow…bring it on! Bring out the paper and scissors, and cut out some paper snowflakes on this very special  Make Cut Out Snowflake Day.

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December 27, 1571- Johannes Kepler, astronomer

December 27, 1822 Louis Pasteur, chemist, bacteriologist

December 27, 1943- Cokie Roberts, TV journalist

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On this date, Radio City Music Hall in New York City opens.

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Today In History Answer: The year was 1932

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It’s Boxing Day

When: December 26th.

Boxing Day is celebrated in England, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other former British commonwealth countries. It is a legal holiday in these countries. This is also St. Stephans Day, where Boxing Day gets some of it’s roots. On St. Stephans’ Day, churches opened their collection boxes to the poor.

Boxing Day was an expression of appreciation and thanks, much like Christmas tips are today.

The roots of the holiday goes back to the Middle Ages . On this day, members of the merchant class would take boxes, fill them with food and fruits, and give them to servants, tradespeople and the less fortunate. In the case of servants, they would work on Christmas Day, so it was only fitting that immediately after Christmas, they would be given a day off to celebrate. Usually celebrated the day after Christmas, some would celebrate the following Monday when Christmas fell on a Friday or Saturday.

Today, the giving of boxes includes filling boxes with food and clothing for the needy and performing volunteer work. Monetary gifts to charity are also common.

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December 26, 1893- Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist Leader

December 26, 1914- Richard Widmark, actor

December 26, 1921- Steve Allen, TV personality

December 26, 1954- Susan Butcher, sled dog racer

December 26, 1971- Jared Leto, actor

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On this date, James Mason invents the coffee percolator.

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Today In History Answer: The year was 1865

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It’s National Egg Nog Day

When : Always December 24

National Egg Nog Day comes but once a year.  It celebrates a special, traditional holiday drink. It is consumed with or without Rum. The timing couldn’t be any better– the day before Christmas— Christmas Eve!

Egg Nog is a seasonal holiday drink. It appears just before Thanksgiving, and is enjoyed by many at the Thanksgiving meal. Consumption then takes a break until the December holidays are in full swing.  Consumption of egg nog peaks on Christmas Eve. By the New Year, it is no longer available in stores. If you want eggnog after New Year’s you will likely have to make it yourself.

No one seems to know who created National Egg Nog Day. But, egg nog lovers are ecstatic that this day exists. It’s loaded with stuff that tastes really good. It’s loaded with stuff that’s not good for you. Egg Nog afficienados will tell you that its mmmmm delicious!

The Correct Spelling: This holiday drink is spelled “Egg Nog” and “Eggnog”, about equally. The carton in the store spells it “Egg Nog”. Which is correct? It depends upon how much rum is in your Egg Nog! … bottoms up!

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December 24, 1809- Kit Carson, frontiersman, soldier

December 24, 1818- James Prescott Joule, physicist, inventor

December 24, 1905- Howard Hughes, industrialist, aviator, producer, recluse

December 24, 1907- I. F. Stone, journalist

December 24, 1922- Ava Gardner, actress

December 24, 1931- Mary Higgins Clark, author

December 24, 1971- Ricky Martin, singer

December 24, 1974- Ryan Seacrest, host of “American Idol”

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On this date, Franz Joseph Gruber composed “Silent Night”.

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Today In History Answer: The year was 1818

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It’s Roots Day

When : Always December 23

Celebrate your genealogy, as today is Roots Day.  It’s a great day to celebrate your heritage. Many of us are returning to our roots today, as we head home for Christmas. Returning to our roots is a warm, cozy and comfortable feeling, a sense of belonging.

A hobby and a quest: Many people get caught up, and become captivated, with researching and uncovering their family roots. It can take interesting twists and turns. We often discover we come from exciting and fascinating places. We find links to famous people in history. Sometimes, we come upon dead ends to our genealogical family tree. Other times, we find a distant relative, who has performed some of the very same research. The result of the encounter could be huge sections of the family tree, literally handed to you.

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December 23, 1805- Joseph Smith, founded the Mormon Church

December 23, 1860- Harriet Monroe, poet

December 23, 1926- Robert Bly, author

December 23, 1943- Harry Shearer, actor, comedian

December 23, 1948- Susan Lucci, Emmy winning actress

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On this date, the transistor was invented by U.S. physicists John Bardeen, Walter H. Brittain, and William Shockley.

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Today In History Answer: The year was 1947

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It’s National Date Nut Bread Day

When : September 8 or December 22

National Date Nut Bread Day is today. Enjoy a tasty bread for the holidays. It’s the perfect bread for the season. It contains nuts and sugar, but is not heavy on the sugar. Date nut bread is quite popular. You can make it yourself, or buy some at the bakery. We suggest a couple of loafs. In our house, a single loaf does not last long.

There is some question as to the correct date for this special day. A survey of the net, resulted in roughly half of the references for this day claiming it is on September 8th. In our survey, a very slight majority record this special day on December 8. We go with the majority for two reasons: First, it is the majority. Second, this day fits well in the holiday season. Date Nut Bread is popular for the holidays.

Get your fill of Date Nut Bread today. After all, that’s what this day is for.

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December 22, 1907- Peggy Ashcroft, actress

December 22, 1912- Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady of the United States

December 22, 1922- Barbara Billingsley, actress, “June Cleaver” on TV series “Leave it to Beaver”

December 22, 1945- Diane Sawyer, TV news correspondent, journalist

December 22, 1949- Maurice Gibb, singer, musician, member of the “Bee Gees”, twin “Robin”

December 22, 1949- Robin Gibb, singer,musician, member of the “Bee Gees”, twin “Maurice”

December 22, 1951- Jan Stephenson, LPGA golfer

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