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FOUNDERS Caitlin Haskell, Regina Kinney, Samantha Lawsky, Jeannie Harrell EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bob Diggity PUBLISHER Pharrell & Williams, Inc. MANAGING EDITOR Winston Churchill CREATIVE DIRECTOR Pepper-Ann Pearson ART DIRECTOR Doug Diggity “CREATE” EDITOR Winona Ryder “EXPLORE” EDITOR Christian Slater “IMAGINE” EDITOR Shannen Doherty COPY EDITOR Stormy Pinkness WEB EDITOR Marge Diggity STAFF WRITERS Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, LaToya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Janet Jackson, Andrew Jackson
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just the facts
Holidays In America, Christmas was deemed a national holiday in 1890.
Practically every location in the United States has experienced snowfall— even Florida! Florida farmers grow more than 120,000 Christmas trees every year.
South Africa celebrates Family Day on December 26.
Fried foods with lots of oil, such as potato pancakes and doughnuts, are eaten during Hanukkah to symbolize the oil that burned for eight days in the holy Temple in Jerusalem.
Jingle Bells, written by James Lord Pierport and published in 1857, was not originally written to be a Christmas song.
The letters that appear on the dreidel
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stand for nes gadol haya sham, which translates to “a great miracle happened there.” But dreidels in Israel say nun, gimmel, hey, pey, which stands for “a great miracle happened here.”
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Kwanzaa was founded in Oakland, CA, in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga.
The N obel Peace Prize
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Recently, U.S. President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize! And this month, he and his family are going to Norway to receive it. This is a very important award, and each year the person who receives it is very proud of himself or herself. But what does a person have to do to win the Nobel Peace Prize? And how does he or she get picked? Here are some facts about the Nobel Peace Prize. XXA wealthy inventor named Alfred Nobel started giving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1896.
XAlfred X said that the Nobel Peace Prize should be given to someone who has worked very hard to keep peace among
the nations of the world by stopping war and encouraging warring countries to come to peace.
XThere X are many people who can win the Nobel Peace Prize, including presidents, kings and queens, teachers, and judges.
XA X group of people called the Norwegian Nobel Committee
votes for one of the men and women nominated for the Prize. XX Each year, on December 10th, the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize goes to Oslo, Norway to receive the award from the Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
XThe X winner is called a Nobel laureate and he or she is given a diploma and a medal.
There have been many great men and women who have won the Nobel Peace Prize over the years, and three have been Presidents of the United States! Besides Barack Obama, President Theodore Roosevelt won in 1906 for helping to end the war between Russia and Japan, and President Woodrow Wilson won in 1919 for founding the League of Nations.
Congratulations, Mr. President! December 2009
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Nobel Prize Day Every year on December 10, the Nobel Prize is awarded to people around the world who have accomplished great things in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Economics, Literature, and Peace. Famous Nobel Prize winners include Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sinterklaasavond (Holland, Belgium) Kids in Holland and Belgium get presents from their families on the eve of December 5. In Belgium, kids put their shoes in front of the fireplace before they go to bed, and wake up with presents around their shoes!
usually falls between mid-January and mid-February. Other New Years include Gudi Padwa, the Hindu New Year (between March and April), Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year (September), and Muharram, the first Islamic month (in 2009, December 18).
Emperor’s Birthday (Japan) Like the Queen of England, the Emperor of Japan doesn’t have political power, but is still respected as a cultural figure. Every year on his birthday, the Emperor of Japan welcomes visitors into his palace and issues a short greeting to the people of Japan.
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Day of Reconciliation (South Africa) For many years, South Africa struggled with Apartheid (a-PART-hide), a situation in which black people didn’t have the rights that white people did. In 1994, after Apartheid ended, December 16 was set aside to remember to treat all people equally, no matter what race or color.
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Mother’s Day (Panama) In many countries, Mother ’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. But in Panama, Mother ’s Day is celebrated on December 8! Take the time to say “Gracias, madre” (that’s “thank you, Mom” in Spanish, the language of Panama).
Rizal Day (Philippines) José Rizal was a writer from the Philippines in the late 1800s, when the Philippines were a colony of Spain. He encouraged people to question how Spain was ruling the Philippines. The country sets aside his execution date, December 30, to remember and honor him.
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Looking for a reason to celebrate? Here’s how December is spent around the world!
world party!
the great outdoors Hippie
Building a snowman is a piece of cake: make three balls, stack them on top of one another, and voila, you’re a pro. Take it to the next level and show off your creativity by constructing something unique. Using items you have lying around the house, you can create an endless variety of characters with flair. Why not take advantage of the next big snowfall and try out some of our creations? Here’s how!
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Rock on, dude! Get this started by building a basic snowman. Give it long hair using twigs or long strands of yarn. Instead of making small eyes, try to find larger rocks or use pipe cleaners to make round glasses. Get festive with colorful scarves and beaded necklaces.
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Send sparks flying with this magical snowman, starting with the basic structure. Give it a magic wand made from a medium-sized branch. Cloak its body with a piece of fabric or a large silk scarf. You can make a crafty wizard’s hat by forming a teepee triangle with three branches on the top of its head!
Instead of making the basic snowman with three balls, you’ll need to shape three squares for this creation. Stack them as you would with the others, and create robotic arms and legs using the thickest branches you can find! Using tin foil, give your snowman a shiny outer coating. Rocks and other small objects make cool gadgets and buttons for your robot companion!
What other character snowmen can you come up with? Take it to the Great Outdoors and put your skills to the test. And when you’re done, send your ideas and photos to greatoutdoors@ding.com. We might just feature your creations in an upcoming issue!
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Population 12,790,000 Area 844.4 square miles (1% of this is water)
Official flower Cherry blossom
Wa-ta-shi no na-ma-e wa ... desu
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In Japanese, each letter is one syllable.
Official tree Gingko
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The crosswalk outside of Shibuya station is one of the busiest crosswalks in the world! When the stoplight turns green, people can cross from street to street, as well as diagonally from corner to corner. The buildings around the crosswalk have gigantic TV screens showing advertisements—don’t get distracted when you’re trying to cross!
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kes about ten hours by plane to get to Tokyo, Japan. It’s a long trip, but when different world! Here are some things to look out for when you’re in Tokyo!
I mperial Palace
This beautiful palace is where the Emperor and his family live. The palace spans nearly three square miles right in the middle of Tokyo! Aside from the Emperor ’s family, staff, and personal guests, nobody is allowed inside the Palace except on the Emperor ’s eet birthday.
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One of the major religions of Japan is Shinto. This big red gate guards a Shinto shrine in downtown Tokyo. The two vicious statues are of Fujin and Raijin, the Shinto gods of wind and thunder. The lantern in the middle reads ‘Kaminari-mon,’ which in Japanese means “thunder gate.”
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Akihito was born in 1933 to Emperor Hirohito and Empress Kojun. Though he grew up as the Crown Prince of Japan, after Hirohito died in 1989, Akihito took his father ’s place as Emperor. He and his wife, Michiko, have three children and two grandchildren. His son, Crown Prince Naruhito, will be the Emperor after Akihito dies; after Naruhito dies, the Emperor ’s grandson, Prince Hisahito, will take his place. Emperor Akihito will be 76 this month. Happy birthday! Tip: When in Japan, never refer to Emperor Akihito by his name! Japanese people call him His Imperial Highness the Emperor, to show respect and honor their cultural leader.
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CANADA Amy Matthews, 12
Canada is our neighbor to the north— it is also located in North America and is very close to some American cities, such as Buffalo, NY. Amy visits the U.S.A. very often to see her cousins, but she doesn’t forget why she loves her home so much. “Canada is so friendly! I live in Montreal and many of the people here speak French. I’m learning it in school.” Montreal can get very cold—snow is a must! Amy and her friends love building snow forts and exploring the woods nearby during the winter. Her favorite traditional food is poutine, which is French fries topped with gravy and melted cheese. Mmm!
FRANCE Clementine Dumont, 9
Clementine is a student at an International School in Paris. She likes to go horseback riding on the weekends at the local stable with her friends from school. Her favorite TV show is Hannah Montana, a favorite in both France and America! Clementine lives very close to Disneyland Paris, and hopes to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, one day to see if they are similar. “Disneyland Paris is cool, but I know the one in America is bigger! I want to visit with my family one day. You should come to France to see what our version is like!”
friends like YOU
The world can seem awfully big at times—take your school, for example. Do you know everyone in your class? How about your grade? Think of how many other schools there are in your city, your state, or in the entire country. There are millions of people out there with different faces, different beliefs, different stories. However, we all come together under one roof—the planet Earth. We share this space and therefore, we probably share other things too. You might not know it, but there are plenty of people out there just like you! Follow Dingo on his trip as he explores the lives of his new friends across the globe.
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ISRAEL Amit Nissim, 12
Amit has two older brothers and likes to play soccer with them. After school, he tutors younger children in Jerusalem to help improve their English. His favorite spot in Jerusalem is the Mahane Yehuda Market, which is where he and his family go to pick out meat, vegetables, bread, and other delicious items for their Friday night Shabbat dinner. “The market is crazy!” Amit says, “But I love it. You see so many people you know, and you can sometimes buy cool new toys along with your food!”
CHINA Hui Cai, 10
China is the largest country in eastern Asia, making it a hotspot for culture and interaction. Hui is from Shanghai, an urban area similar to New York City. “I love the skyscrapers! They are not just rectangles going straight up, but circles and sticks and all different shapes!” Indeed, the city of Shanghai is filled with spectacular buildings. The Oriental Pearl Tower is perhaps the most intriguing, and Hui’s favorite.
SRI LANKA Dilipa Chandrasekera, 14
Sri Lanka is an island located right below India. Dilipa lives in Galle, a part of Sri Lanka that was hit by a terrible tsunami in 2004. Dilipa and her older sister helped their family rebuild their home after it was destroyed by the tsunami. She loves the beaches near her home, and with good reason! The weather in Sri Lanka is perfect for spending days on the waterfront. One day, Dilipa hopes to study architecture at an American university. “I’d like to learn how to build and fix buildings so that I can help other people if their homes get destroyed, like mine was.”
NEW ZEALAND Carl Washer, 9
Carl is an only child who loves all things science! “I made a model volcano once, and it was the coolest thing ever!” When he’s not experimenting, Carl likes to practice his tennis skills with his dad. New Zealand is an island located near Australia, and Carl hopes to travel the world one day to visit as many countries as possible. “I love New Zealand, and I want to see what all the other countries are like. America seems awesome!”
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We know that winter is all about cookies and candy, but you have to eat something other than sweets! There are five other food groups for a reason, and it’s really easy to make yummy meals with all of them included. Plus, cooking your own food is always fun, especially when you have some helpers in the kitchen. Martha Stewart is someone who loves to cook. She creates easy recipes for tasty, healthy food that you can make at home! Martha told us all about why she loves cooking during the holidays, and then she helped us put together one super holiday recipe that you’ll be able to prepare in your very own kitchen. Ding! When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Martha When I was young, I wanted to be a teacher. I loved my third grade teacher, Miss Irene Wire, and my fifth grade teacher, Miss Mitchell. Both of my parents were teachers. So until I was in college, I wanted to study to be a teacher. Ding! What’s your favorite food? Martha I love all kinds of fish, but my absolute favorite is salmon with lemon butter sauce. When my daughter was little, it used to be her favorite dish to help me prepare, so we made it a lot!
Now, there’s nothing better on a cold winter night than a warm and cozy dinner. That’s why Martha chose to share her recipe for Chicken Pot Pie with a puff pastry. The recipe makes enough to serve eight to ten people, so make sure that your family and friends are hungry! When you and your helper are ready to start cooking, here’s the list of ingredients: • 1/3 pound Puff Pastry
• 1 cup of milk
• 5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 5 cups of roasted chicken
• 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1 cup of shelled green peas
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of parsley,
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces • 12 ounces of small mushrooms, stems trimmed • 2 cups of chicken stock
chopped • 2 tablespoons of thyme • 3 teaspoons of salt • 1 teaspoon of pepper • 1 large egg • 1 egg yolk • 1 teaspoon of water
Ready to get cooking? Be sure to read the recipe first so you know what you’re doing!
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At least four hours before you make the chicken pot pie filling, roll out the puff pastry so it makes a ¼ inch-thick square. Place it on a baking sheet, wrap it with plastic, and chill it in the refrigerator.
After at least one hour, take out the puff pastry and place it on a cutting board. With your helper, place a large mixing bowl upside-down on the dough. Trace around the bowl with a knife, making a circular piece of dough. Put that circle back onto the baking sheet and chill it in the refrigerator for another two hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large heavy-bottom pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, potatoes, and carrots. Stir the vegetables every few minutes until you can stick a fork in them easily. After ten or twelve minutes, add the mushrooms and flour. Stir it for one minute. Then add the chicken stock and milk. Let it simmer until it’s thick and bubbling. Keep stirring every few minutes. Finally, add the chicken, peas, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. When everything’s added and simmered, move your pie filling to a 3-quart casserole dish. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolk, and water. Take your dough out of the refrigerator and brush the mixture over it. Then, place the dough on top of your pie filling in the dish—but leave enough dough hanging over the side so there can be a crust when it’s done baking. Press on the sides so they’ll stay in place. Brush some more of the egg mixture on the top of the dough. Before you place it in the oven, make sure you poke a fork through the dough so the steam can come out while the pie’s baking!
Bake your chicken pot pie for thirty-five minutes.
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the write idea
Plays
Everyone loves to tell stories! There’s nothing better than
Writing a play takes some patience, but if you have your
sitting with your family or your friends, remembering
parents or your friends help you, everyone shares the
true tales or making up funny new stories. Those times
experience. The more people who want to be a part of
are great! But do you ever wish you could be having
the play, the more creativity you’ll use, and the more fun
more fun? Try acting your stories out by writing a play!
you’ll have! Once you have an idea, some paper and a pencil, you’re ready to begin!
Characters The very first thing you want to do is make a list of all the characters in your play. Make sure you put a few little words or phrases to describe them after their name, so you can remember their role in the play. For example, you might write something like: “Susie—ten years old, little sister, likes to play soccer.”
Stage Directions Now you’re ready to start writing the action of your play. Before you write any of the conversations your characters have, you’ll want to set up the scene for everyone who reads your play. At the top of the first page, include who is in the first scene, where they are, and when the action is taking place. You might write: “SUSIE and MARK are reading books on their blue couch. It is the afternoon on a Saturday.”
Like what you’ve written? Send it to us! Ding! Magazine PO Box 12345 Chicago, IL 60609
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Setting After you have your character list, pick a time and place. You can set your play anywhere you want—outer space, the rainforest, your backyard. And it can be a long time ago, like when the dinosaurs roamed the earth, or just yesterday when you played kickball in gym class. That’s what makes writing a play so fun— you’re in charge!
Action Start the conversation! Now you get to write your story with dialogue. Have your characters talk, laugh, fight, travel, ask questions, and have fun!
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The flame within the torch is made of gold leaf, which allows it to shine its light out to visitors. The torch was replaced in 1986 and the original version sits in the lobby of the statue’s pedestal.
The crown has several observatory windows that you can look through to see the New York City landscape. It’s a small space, but worth the climb! The seven spokes on the crown represent the seven continents of the world.
There are 192 steps from the base of the pedestal to the base of the statue. Some visitors can continue their climb to the top of the statue’s crown!
L iberty
look inside! A symbol of our country, the Statue of Liberty represents freedom and opportunity in America. It was built in the late 1800’s and was given as a gift from France to the United States. The statue is comprised of many different layers. Did you know that the original statue was actually a copper brown? The statue was made from copper, which eventually turns green when it reacts with the weather and outside conditions.
A small, winding staircase runs up the statue from the top of the pedestal to the crown. It’s another 162 steps up, but the view is great! The statue is made of a very flexible copper material so that it can move with heavy winds and not fall over. How cool! The base is shaped like a star and has many areas for visitors to relax in before heading inside the statue.
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Cover Art: Bill Revill
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