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, with roughly 1 in 42 children born as twins globally, a rate that has risen significantly since the 1980s due to factors like women having babies after the age of 35 and fertility treatments.

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 exploring the basics of app development. Plenty of online resources and courses can introduce you to the world of coding.

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 achievements in the areas of science, medicine, literature and peace. While no official reason has been given for why he created these awards most experts agree the main reason was one of his brothers died in a tragic explosion while working on stabilizing nitroglygerin. Nobel Prize medals for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Literature are minted in Stockholm, while the Peace Prize medal is minted in Oslo.

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 often you actually talk to your distant relatives, chances are you'll get a Christmas card from them! Christmas cards are a great way to catch up on the year's highlights if you haven't had time to get in on all the details throughout the year.