News; birthdays/events; things to buy in January; word of the day.

News; game: New Year's resolutions trivia; what were the best movies in 2025...did you see any of these?; what's on Expedia's destinations of the year list for 2026?

News; game: now and then; what did you learn from 2025?; how young is too young for kids to do laundry?...Most dads think this age is ideal.

News; game: true or false New Year's traditions; Parade magazine: things you should always keep to yourself; goodbye/fun facts....Public Domain Day is the time to show appreciation for and celebrate the various works of literature and music that become free to access for the public. Copyrighted works that have been around for a number of years will eventually enter the public domain....meaning anyone can legally use it without having to ask permission or pay royalties. While the rules are different in each country regarding the length of time, in many countries (like the United States and Europe), the time frame is 70 years after the original artist's death, but some works may last for up to 100 years before entering into public domain. For 2026: books like The Maltese Falcon, cartoons: Bettie Boop and Blondie and Dagwood, from music: songs Georgia On My Mind and Dream a Little Dream Of Me.

News; birthdays/events; NYE fun facts/trivia; word of the day.

News; if you are 'new' to the gym...keep these rules in mind; game: pop culture from 2025;
why you should keep lots of salt in your house.

News; if you lived near a factory would you complain to the city council about the smell? does it depend on the odor?; game: saxophone quiz; places you shouldn't use your phone (because people use them EVERYWHERE!)

News; Hollywood reporter's list of 'the best moments of 2025'; game: headlines/hoax ---truth or trash?; goodbye/fun facts....National Champagne Day, celebrated informally on December 31, is all about enjoying sipping on this bubbly beverage. It comes at a perfect time on New Year's Eve, especially for champagne lovers, giving us an even better excuse to pop open a bottle — or two! Genuine champagne only comes from France's Champagne region. French law protects where and how it is made. Unlike other wines, Champagne ferments in the bottle allowing the vintner to trap the CO2 in the bottle. The bubbles give Champagne its effervescence. If it's not from France...it's called: prosecco, sparkling wine, cava, cremant, and espumante.

News; birthdays/events; New Year's traditions around the world; word of the day.

News; would you pay more for a "certified pre-owned" item?; game: guess the sax solo;
besides your keys, wallet, and phone...what 3 other things do you always make sure you have before you leave the house?

News; what are you doing for "twixmas"; Mind the gap 1; Mind the gap 2.

News; how to celebrate New Year's Eve at home with kids; are you more likely to finish your tasks/to-do's when someone offers to help you? would you ask for help or wait for someone to offer?; goodbye/fun facts....national bacon day...The United States and Canada make bacon from the pork belly. Other countries around the world use the side and back cuts of pork. The meat is cured in either a salt brine or a salt pack. It is then either dried, boiled, or smoked....but every bacon eater agrees--everything tastes better with a little bacon. You can even also find many items flavored or scented with bacon, including popcorn, soap, candles, air fresheners. The word "bacon" can be traced back to various languages from before the 12th century. Most notably from the French word "bako" and the Germanic "bakkon" which specifically refer to the rear of the pig. The popular phrase "bring home the bacon" can be traced to the 12 century, in the English town of Dunmow. The church promised to reward a side of bacon to any married man who swore before God and the congregation that he would not quarrel with his wife for a year and a day.

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 that his primary task was to bake bread for the troops. But in this scenario, with no grain to eat in sight and faced with the prospect of starvation, George Washington put Christopher Ludwig in charge of feeding his men. And Christopher Ludwig presented the Pepper Pot soup. Perfect for a cold winter day!

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 book on manners. This day is a gentle reminder of the importance of gratitude, especially in our fast-paced, digital world. Writing a thank you note is a heartfelt gesture that shows you genuinely appreciate the kindness, support, or gift you've received.

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 Caribbean, pumpkin pie often includes coconut milk and spices like ginger and allspice, offering a tropical twist on the classic dessert.

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 annually. But if you want the flavor in other things--you can find eggnog flavored coffees, teas, baked goods, and puddings.

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...and you can help the ripening process by putting the pears in a brown paper bag on your counter for a day or two. Peak season is Sept-Jan btw.