These December things may surprise you but let me know what’s new or sticks out to you! Like did you know that Jingle Bells wasn’t originally named that? The astronomical end date for winter is February 28th. The first types of fake Christmas trees were made of dyed goose feathers and wire. Hanukkah colors are …
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Do you know these random things about December? Like did you know there is a National Christmas lights day? National Candy Cane Day is on December 26th each year. The winter solstice begins in the month of December in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day of the year with the least light. The Geminid Meteor …
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Did you read All The Stats and Fun Facts About Thanksgiving: Part One? Because this is part two! When it comes to pie, the “highest” number of people like pumpkin pie but it’s only 23%. 14% like pecan pie, 12% like apple, 8% like sweet potato pie and 6% like chocolate pie, leaving 5% of …
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Are these weird Thanksgiving traditions a part of your holiday celebrations? Why not try one out this year? Eating Competitions It’s the biggest holiday of food for most people so, why not? From cheese cubes to dinner rolls, you could have an eating content with almost anything. Or better yet, why not do a contest …
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Do you know these stats and fun facts about Thanksgiving? Like how many calories we eat from the Thanksgiving turkey alone!? About 72% of people will primarily drive to their destinations on Thanksgiving. What is the annual turkey trot? A foot race that is held every year on Thanksgiving There are an estimated 50 million …
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What is your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? You’ll have to see if the rest of the state (you live in) agrees! When it comes to the best side dishes, there are six that are most popular across the United States. The most popular dishes are Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornbread/Stuffing, Candied Yams and …
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Cuisine is a form of art, and just like all art, it has changed again and again throughout history. Case in point, hand a Pop-Tart to a medieval peasant to blow his mind. Some ancient dishes, like stews and porridges, have been with us for thousands of years. Others, however, have fallen to the wayside …
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There are many November national monthly celebrations and you just need to know about them to celebrate them! Do you know about all these monthly things to celebrate? National PPSI Aids Awareness Month National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness Month National Pet Cancer Awareness Month National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Stomach Cancer Awareness Month …
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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it many times more — if it’s not nailed, welded, and chained down, someone will steal it. It doesn’t matter how bizarre the thing is. Maple syrup, churches, and a Florida woman’s driveway have all been pilfered by enterprising thieves. We now have another mind-boggling heist to add …
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Do you know this strange Halloween trivia? There are so many fun facts to share with your trick-or-treaters. What does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween? It’s been said that it’s the spirit of a loved one watching over the person. What kind of candy is shaped like three-colored cones? Candy corn is …
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