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DID YOU KNOW...? February is National Cherry Month
(adj.) Color or pigment resembling the hue of blood, tomatoes or cherries.
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February marks the beginning of Black History Month - an annual Thoughts on RED observation that has existed since “When in doubt wear red.” 1926. But what are the origins of ~Bill Blass this celebration? Much credit can go to Harvard “Gossip is just news running ahead of itself in a red satin dress.” ~ Liz Smith scholar Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who was determined to bring Black History All About RED into the mainstream public arena. 9The phrase “red tape,” which In 1926, Woodson organized the first refers to the seemingly endless annual Negro History Week, which took place during the second week of amount of bureaucratic paperFebruary. Woodson chose this date to work needed to get something coincide with the birthdays of done, originated back in 17thcentury England, where stacks of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln - two men who had greatly legal documents were bound impacted the black population. together by red cloth tape. Over time, Negro History Week 9Natural-born redheads may be evolved into the Black History Month extinct by 2100. According to we know today - a four-week-long researchers the recessive gene for celebration of African American History.
red hair is being dominated by ANSWERS darker shades through genetic Extra Points intermingling. Less than 4% of 1. onside kick the world’s population now 2. tight end has natural red hair. 3. safety blitz 4. draw play 9“Red carpet treatment” was born 5. end around when New York Central Scoring Railroad’s famous 20th Century 5-4 Touchdown! Limited (used in the 1900s) train 3-2 Field Goal! welcomed passengers aboard 1 - First Down! with red carpets, which Calendar Quiz - The Three Faces of Eve directed people to various Newsletter Press, Inc. For questions or comments please call 432-426-2072, Fax 432-426-2421, or write to HC 74 Box 115, Fort Davis, TX, 79734. For more info about our newsletters, visit our Web site www.newsletterpressinc.com. parts of the train. All rights reserved. Please recycle this newsletter.
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ow many times have you signed your name and followed it with “XXX”s on the bottom of the note? Many times, right? Did you ever wonder how the “X” became the symbol for a kiss? Here’s how the custom started according to Panati’s Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things. Back in ancient times, when few people could write, their signature cross or “X” was a legally valid mark. To emphasize their complete sincerity in an agreement, they often kissed the mark. The Bible was also kissed when an oath was sworn upon it. It was this practice of kissing the “X” that led to its becoming a symbol of a kiss. During World War II, the British and American governments both forbade men in the armed forces from putting “XXX”s on their letters, afraid spies within the services might begin sending clandestine messages coded as kisses. So go ahead, add a couple more “X”s to your Valentine note and have a...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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FEBRUARY HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Hope February is healthier than last month for our residents. We are praying for a full and speedy recovery for everyone. Barbara has researched many activities for us to participate in for February. Check inside for details. Hope to see everyone at some of the events.
Unusual HoliDAYS in February 1st, National Freedom Day; 4th, Thank a Mailman Day; 7th, Send a Card to a Friend Day; 9th, Toothache Day; 11th, Make a Friend Day; 12th, Plum Pudding Day; 13th, Get a Different Name Day; 15th, Gum Drop Day; 19th, Chocolate Mint Day; 22nd, Be Humble Day; 23rd, Tennis Day; 24th, Tortilla Chip Day; 27th, Polar Bear Day and 28th, Floral Design Day.