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News; birthdays/events; what's the "7-38-55" rule when it comes to communication?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; how much will a night out for New Year's Eve really cost? News; NFL has a mimosa drink for every team...some of them have very odd ingredients; besides the obvious (registration papers etc)...what are some things you should keep in your car?; great storage solutions for holiday decor (from The Today Show) News; game: calendar trivia; home/crafts to 'repurpose' your Christmas tree; goodbye/fun facts....Pepper Pot Day...aka 'The Soup That Won The War.' The war here refers to the American Revolutionary War for independence from Britain. The Philadelphia Pepper Pot soup is a peppery thick soup made up of beef tripe, whatever vegetables are available, and of course, lots of peppercorns. During the war, in 1777, the winters were harsh, and the farmers refused to sell food to the Continental army, and instead sold it to the British. Christopher Ludwig was the baker general, which meant th

News; birthdays/events; what's on your to-do list on the day after Christmas?; word of the day.  News; game: FM radio trivia; if you missed this holiday movie...insiders say it's worth the watch; besides resolutions...what are you hoping for 2026? News; game: Boxing Day trivia; do you wait until after the new year to make any returns/buy things or are you gonna do it today/this weekend?; If you are working in the office until the first of the year…are you getting ANYTHING done? News; game: general trivia (winter); what does your horoscope hold it store for you in 2026?; goodbye/fun facts....national thank you note day...The first thank you notes originated in the 1400's when Europeans exchanged greeting cards with friends and family. In 1856 Pouis Prang introduced thank you notes to the United States after he immigrated from Germany. The practice of expressing thanks through handwritten notes became particularly popular in the United States after etiquette expert Emily Post emphasized its importance in her bo

News; birthdays/events; Jim Gaffigan comedy bit about Christmas; word of the day. News; do you rip open the Christmas gifts or open them methodically?; Guinness record for singing Christmas carols; game: Speak out. News; Christmas fun facts part 1; Nate Bargatze Nativitiy scene Christmas; game: Jingle Bells song quiz. News; Christmas fun facts part 2; game: Christmas trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Pumpkin Pie Day celebrates the pumpkin pie, a traditional dessert that is enjoyed in North America..typically eaten during the fall and early winter, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In fact, those two holidays are the days when most pumpkin pies are eaten by Americans! The history of the pumpkin pie is a little fuzzy, but its origins seem to date back approximately 400 years. This was in the early 1600s, when settlers in the New World may have used the gourds to make some sort of pie. Pumpkin pie is a type of custard pie, as its filling is a custard made with eggs, milk, sugar, and spices...In the

News; birthdays/events; Ashley and Brad read The Night Before Christmas; word of the day. News; game: what is Santa called around the world?; Butterball Turkey hot-line part 1; Butterball Turkey hot-line part 2. News; how often do you use QR codes...sometimes there are no other options; The Christmas Song quiz pt 1; The Christmas Song quiz pt 2. News; don't buy your boss a gift!; people have won funny "lifetime supplies" of products (contest winners); goodbye/fun facts....National Eggnog Day. A sweet beverage made from milk, sugar, spices, cream, and eggs, eggnog has been enjoyed by families a day before Christmas for centuries now. Liquor is optional for those who want to get more festive....and then it's technically called egg milk punch. We drink it chilled...In Iceland, eggnog is served hot as a dessert, offering a comforting treat during the cold months. We really only drink eggnog during the holidays...And according to Indiana University's statistics, Americans consume over 135 million pounds of eggnog

News; birthdays/events; should you be able to claim your pet on your taxes?; word of the day. News; game: Jeff Foxworthy's 12 days of Christmas trivia; it's festivus...how much do you know about this 'holiday'?; law enforcement list of things not to leave in your car druing the holidays (or ever really). News; game: baby boomer holiday trivia; where is the grossest place on a plane to store your coat?; what to do with all those Amazon boxes?!?!? (beside recycling them!). News: game: Christmas kid jokes; last minute gift ideas (from Good Housekeeping); goodbye/fun facts....national pear month...most pears get harvested during the month of December. Pears also have high nutritional value-- more fiber than bananas, oranges, and strawberries and pears are hypoallergenic, safe for people with allergies to eat, and has pectin which helps control high cholesterol. A recent survey showed that 84% of shoppers cannot tell when a pear is ripe. The best way to check if a pear is ripe is the check the stem of the pear...a

News; birthdays/events; is it rude to bring store bought items to a potluck or holiday party/gathering?; word of the day. News; pep talk hotline; game: quiz; game: feud. News; how many Christmas trees do you have in your house? is there a thing as too many?; do you think you made Santa's naughty or nice list this year?; how much would you pay to skip seeing your in-laws over the holidays? the average person says this much!! News; game: calendar trivia; what's the part of Christmas/Haunkkah you could do without?; goodbye/fun facts....National Pfeffernusse Day--dedicated to the tasty cookie called Pfeffernuss which translates in english to peppernuts...named so because of it's recipe: nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, black pepper, mace, anise, sugar, butter, eggs, and flour. The spiced holiday cookie is believed to have originated in Germany, but it is also very popular in Denmark and the Netherlands. Johann Fleischmann created the recipe in 1753 and in 1800 The German Mennonites settled in Northern America, b

News; birthdays/events; are you planning on traveling more in 2026?; word of the day. News; porch pirates...you won't believe how much they steal!!!; game: backward Christmas songs; the perfect indoor winter temperature (according to experts). News; between sugar, gingerbread and shortbread...what's your 'go-to' holiday cookie?; game: Christmas word ladder; things you should never leave unattended in public. News; if someone was blocking your view would you ask them to move? what if it was a celebrity?; game: Christmas song titles; goodbye/fun facts....National Oatmeal Muffin Day...the healthy muffins that look like cupcakes but satisfy your sweet tooth. Muffins have been around for several centuries, beginning with English-style muffins dating back to the 10th century in Wales. By the end of the 18th century, Americans improved on the recipe for muffins and developed it into what we know today as quick bread muffins, prepared in individual molds. The oatmeal provides fiber and if you add things like raisins,

News; birthdays/events; what's your favorite cold weather/winter comfort food?; word of the day. News; game: Christmas songs without the lyrics; is there an "extreme" decorator in your neighborhood?; if you could spend the holiday season anywhere in the world...where would you go? News; game: songs that feature ho-ho;  what are you buying for your cat/dog?; what famous TV/movie house would you like to own so people could come tour it? News; game: Steven Speilberg (birthday) trivia; move over Weinermobile...there's a new mascot on wheels; goodbye/fun facts....national twin day. This one-of-a-kind connection. Whether they look alike or not, twins often move through life side by side, building a bond that's hard to explain. Fascinated by twins...either in literature, tv shows, and real life. The idea of celebrating twins isn't new though. In fact, Twinsburg Ohio started its own festival back in 1976. That small gathering grew into the world's biggest twins event, held each August. Twins are increasingly common,

News; birthdays/events; this or that holiday list; word of the day. News; most recognizable Hollywood voices; forgotten habits from the 1980's that build character; game: name the artist singing Jingle Bells. News; funny Amazon package delivery story; common brand names we're mispronouncing (Porsche); game: name that Christmas song (without the lyrics) News; if you had the money would you pay someone to put up and take down your holiday decor?; game: quotes from Christmas movies; goodbye/fun facts....national say it now day...We all need to make time for gratitude. National Say It Now Day gives us a chance to pause and reflect on what people mean to us. We encourage people everywhere to take a moment to tell their friends and loved ones how much they mean to them while they are still around to hear it. It's more than saying "thank you." It's letting someone know specific examples of how they've impacted your life....you might even be surprised by how much it will boost your self esteem and mindset.

News; birthdays/events; what's your "bah humbug" part of the holiday season?;  word of the day. News; game: 5 second rule; how do you feel about no landlines anymore?; do you always say 'Merry Christmas'? News; game: Christmas movie trivia; what's your favorite smell when you walk into the grocery store?; what are kids grateful for this holiday season? (cute list) News; game: movies trivia; do you plan on giving your neighbors holiday gifts?; goodbye/fun facts....Stupid Toy Day---Beanie Babies, Pet Rock, and Tamagotchis — we all had our fair share of stupid childhood toys and we're guilty of playing with them each night till our eyes gave out. Today is an ode to the idiosyncrasies of our childhood and how the stuff that now seems stupid to us was once something we guarded with our lives. With Christmas coming up and Hanukkah already here: we'll gift our kids with toys that they will laugh about decades from now. 

News; birthdays/events; what was your best purchase this year? (list from Reddit); word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; baby naming consultants share names that are out. News; feel good story of the day; do you buy new items if they're cheaper than fixing item?; many people think gift cards are impersonal...but Gen Z and Gen Alpha like "this". News; game: calendar trivia; Country Living Magazine: most festive places for the holidays (U.S. list); goodbye/fun facts....national tea day. Step aside, coffee and soda. Tea is the most popular beverage in the world. The origins of tea have been traced back to China over 4,000 years ago and was mostly used for medicinal purposes until the16th century, where tea made its way across the globe to Europe by Dutch traders, where it became a widely traded commodity. The main types include black, green, white, herbal, and oolong and tea is loaded with antioxident benefits.  Doesn't a nice hot cup of tea sound great in the middle of December?

News; birthdays/events; Dial a Carol hot-line; word of the day. News; game: mindtrap; best films of 2025 (Time magazine list); when do you open Christmas presents? is it different from when you were a kid? News; game: how well do know The Beatles "yeah" songs?; Hanukkah starts on Sunday night...Hanukkah traditions; favorite Christmas movies. News; game: everybody knows; worst Christmas songs; goodbye/fun facts....Choral Day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of December. Music, like other creative arts, brings people together. We find comfort in music and often use it to express our emotions. Whether in joy or sadness, music has been our constant companion. Choral music...is energetic and uplifting. In 3500 bc...The Mesopotamians create the first notes of music and by the 9th century churches began offering prayers through songs. Today, especially during the holidays, you can find choral performances at churches, schools, malls, and even carolers. 

News; birthdays/events; how far are you willing to drive for the holidays?; word of the day. News; game: Hanukkah trivia questions; do you let your teen pick travel plans?; school program.."earn to give". News; game: finish the Christmas Carol; what's one of the last skills you picked up?; fascinating Christmas traditions around the world. News; game: 3 word film Christmas theme; what's the 7-gift rule for the holidays? goodbye/fun facts....national app day...app...or Software Application, quickly appeared when our mobile devices incorporated smart technologies. As the power of our phones increased with processing chips, internet connectivity, and touchscreens, so did the apps that became available. Apps continue changing how we work, live, and play. They offer opportunities, too, by creating thousands of new companies, millions of new jobs, and billions of dollars in revenue. In 2008 there were only 500 apps...today there are over 3 million and counting. Ever wondered how apps are made? Spend some time explo

News; birthdays/events; 4 parking lot "personalities"; word of the day. News; as you reflect back on 2025...how would you rate it?; when it comes to Christmas music...do you quit cold turkey on Dec 26th?; game: name this Christmas tune with long descriptions. News; is your Christmas dinner a "copy and paste" of Thanksgiving dinner?; game: Christmas movie audio clips pt 1; game: Christmas movie audio clips pt 2. News; would you rather have a secret Santa or a white elephant exchange?; game: Christmas mystery solve it; goodbye/fun facts....Nobel Prize day. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded on December 10, 1901, which was the fifth anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel. Nobel was a Swedish scientist, inventor and businessman. He is particularly notable as the inventor of dynamite and other high explosives, and held more than 350 patents in his lifetime. When Alfred Nobel wrote his will in 1895, it established that prizes would be awarded each year to commemorate and honor those who made significant achievem

News; birthdays/events; holiday tipping guide 2025; word of the day. News; game: 12 days of Christmas song; is it really the thought that counts when bosses/companies give crappy employee gifts?; pets and holiday decorations...use caution. News; game: Christmas themed word ladder; what's your favorite holiday tradition?; cute things kids have asked Santa for. News; game: finish this holiday song; Hallmark movie drinking game; goodbye/fun facts....Christmas Card Day. Today, annual Christmas cards have become a time-honored tradition. It all started when Sir Henry Cole, a member of the British civil service, created the modern concept of the Christmas card along with his artist friend, John Horsley, in 1843, as a means to encourage more people to use the new British postal system. Their first card was sold for one shilling or about 24 U.S. cents. By the 1860s, the practice of sending Christmas cards was more or less in full swing in Britain thanks to the rise and advent of the printing press. No matter how ofte

News; birthdays/events; as an adult...do you get as excited for the holidays as your kids?; word of the day. News; what are some marketing specials that will get you back to restaurants and movie theaters in the new year?; digital budgeting; 2025's list of the world's sexiest accents. News; Gen Z and Millennials are replacing traditional Christmas dinner with this; game: quiz; game: feud. News; game: calendar trivia; have you ever had bins of holiday decor ruined? (Ashley's friend's story); goodbye/fun facts....national brownie day...there is so much emphasis on holiday cookies...but today is all about the brownie! Legend has it that the creation of brownies hales from the Palmer House Hotel in 1893. Bertha Palmer, a prominent Chicago socialite whose husband owed the hotel, asked a pastry chef for a dessert suitable for ladies attending the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition. She requested a cake-like delicacy small enough to be included in boxed lunches. Then in 1896 The Boston Cooking School Cookbook publ

News; birthdays/events; how do you react when you get a gift you don't like or already have?; word of the day. News; holiday gifts that cost little to no money; what's your biggest gripe about the doctor's office?; game: Fast Times at Ridgemont High movie trivia.  News; when Christmas/Hanukkah is on/near a birthday...ok to combine the gift?; most of us are stuck in a cooking rut...do you eat the same thing over and over?; did you hear about the drunk raccoon? News; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: Mind the Gap 2;  goodbye/fun facts....national bathtub party day...today is devoted to breaking out the bubble bath liquid or those favorite essential oils and drawing a nice warm bath to enjoy. There's nothing that's quite as relaxing as a nice dip in the tub, even for those who are normally more the showering type. Since its invention, the bathtub has played an important role in our lives for sanitation...but also it's fun to take a bath! In recent years, bath bombs have become all the rage. A bathtub party is a perfec

News; birthdays/events; Ashley's report on the movie Jaws; word of the day. News; would you rather see the main character in a movie/TV show forgive the bad guy...or get revenge?; 80's/90's trivia; a fun way to have gratitude...play this game! News; House Digest list of household things you didn't realize had expiration dates; game: outburst; feel good story of the day from the UK. News; A.I. gift assist; game: guess the bass line?; goodbye/fun facts....grab some flour, butter, and sugar: it's national cookie day. Cookies can be traced back much further than most people would imagine. It is estimated that in the 7th century AD, Persians were some of the first people to grow and harvest sugar cane, which would have eventually been turned into baked goods. One of the greatest things about cookies: they come in hundreds of shapes and sizes and flavors and are relatively simple to make. In the 17th century, Dutch settlers introduced "koekjes" to America. These treats became popular, leading to the American term "

News; birthdays/events; songs that make us happy...which song would you add to this list?; word of the day. News; do you want to be the "cool Aunt/Uncle" in the family?; game: I should have known that yes or no?; would you want to wake up to a 'gentle alarm'? News; 2025 W.A.T.C.H. worst toys list; game: guess that 80's lyrics tune; The Jetson's people washer is a reality! News; game: general trivia; sweet tooth states; goodbye/fun facts....National Green Bean Casserole Day...which is enjoyed by many all over America for its few ingredients and simplistic recipe that does not require too much time and effort. Two of the main ingredients include cream of mushroom soup and, of course, green beans. Complemented with the extra crunchiness of french fried onions sprinkled over the top...was created back in 1955 in the Home Economics Department of Campbell Soup Company. At the time, Dorcas Reilly was working as a manager and recipe creator for the company. The goal was to create something using ingredients that woul

News; birthdays/events; buying gifts for co-workers...yes or no?; word of the day. News; game: Wayne's World movie trivia (Director's Birthday); survival strategies for Christmas break vacations; if a museum had a painting that looked like you...would you want to go see it? News; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2; most common driving rules parents give their kids...what rules did you have? News; Mayo clinic chart for how many push ups we should be able to do; what day of the week you were born on could play a role in your identity; goodbye/fun facts....National Day of Giving takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It was established in 2012 to help the "giving season" get started, reminding people that there is more to holidays than consumerism and commercialization. The day encourages individuals, families, schools, businesses, and other organizations to give to the less fortunate. Thousands of non-profit organizations are doing good around the country and all over the