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KFill lunch bags with goodies and fold top down. Punch two holes across the top and weave a candy cane or ribbon through the holes. KUse inexpensive holiday tablecloths to wrap large gifts. KSimplify the whole process by buying one oversize roll of silver paper and an assortment of bows and ribbons. KNew paint cans are great air-tight containers for food gifts. Get them at your hardware store. KUse colorful cocktail napkins to wrap small presents. ALL DECKED OUT
oTie bows and bells on your blind or shade pulls. oCluster houseplants together and string with tiny white lights. oFill pretty bowls with an assortment of shiny ball ornaments. oGild pinecones with gold spray paint. Overstuff a pretty basket with them and set on a side table. oWrap potted plants with silver mylar and big red bows.
The shortest day of the year is nearly here. Sunday, December 21st is the day when the sun drifts farthest south, offering little light and marking the start of winter by traditional reckoning. While some people are sad for the loss of light, others say the winter solstice is a day of celebration, for daylight hours get longer after this date. But on this day, there will only be about 9 ½ hours of daylight, compared to about 15 hours on the longest day - June 21st. Whichever group you agree with, we hope you have a wonderful winter!
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Amazing Holiday Facts Did you know...? The pale wood of the HOLLY tree is very hard, polishes well, and has a fine grain. It is often dyed black and used as a substitute for ebony on piano keys. The first CANDLES, dating back to about 3,000 B.C., were made from beef tallow (animal fat), beeswax and insect and plant waxes. Prescribed for more than just holiday cheer, EGGNOG was considered a restorative in 19th century America and was commonly served to those who were recuperating from illness.
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The holidays are upon us and we wish everyone Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. This time of year there are many in the park who are alone, if you have room or make some extras, just think about those who are less fortunate here in our park. Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wrapped in smiles.
Given the different time zones, SANTA Unusual HoliDAYS in December has 31 hours to deliver gifts, but his 1st, Eat a Red Apple Day; 3rd, Roof over Your Head Day; 4th, Wear Brown Shoes reindeer really have to fly, since that Day; 7th, Cotton Candy Day; 9th, means visiting 823 homes per second. Christmas Card Day; 10th, Noodle Ring The US Postal Service delivers 20 billion Day; 12th, Poinsettia Day; 13th, Violin CARDS and PACKAGES between Day; 16th, Chocolate Covered Anything Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve. Day; 17th, Maple Syrup Day; 19th, Look for an Evergreen Day; 21st, Look on the Despite their bad reputation, POINSETTIAS Bright Side Day; 25th, Pumpkin Pie Day aren’t deadly. Latex in the plant can and 31st, Make Up Your Mind Day. be irritating, but not much more.