news birthdays/events creative new year's resolutions word of the day news things to recycle from christmas (properly) game: medicine cabinet slogan quiz ashley's 'holiday homework' break news secret drawing room of michelangelo is now open to the public game: I should have known  new year traditions around the world news ringing in the new year with pets and kids game: guess that celebrity voice goodbye/fun facts....cut out snowflakes day...this art is that is truly ancient, and in fact is founded in the traditional Japanese art-form of Origami, specifically a variation known as Kirigami. learning the basics of folding paper to create a snowflake, available through multiple websites and videos throughout the web. Just like no two snowflakes are identical, you can cut as many different patterns as you like on your folded paper...so take out your foil paper, construction paper, copy paper or coffee filters and scissors, and design templates (if you have any) and let your inner picaso out

news birthdays/events game:  just over $1,000 pyramid word of the day news savings tricks that might actually help you save game: what year was it? returning gifts...best way to deal with holiday returns news best places for nye...where are you going? game: just over $1,000 pyramid...again things to do during 'twixmas' news christmas leftovers...how was your christmas, btw? game: outburst goodbye/fun facts....National Thank You Note Day. Put your phone down, dust off your stationery, and get to writing. Writing a thank-you has become a bit of a lost art. so many of us just text a quick thank you for all the holiday gifts ...Writing thank you notes provides an opportunity to practice our penmanship...or even our cursive, which will improve with the more notes you write....and you can find meaningful messaging and phrasing from online sources...then write it down and pop it in the mail!

news birthdays/events a&b read 'twas the night before christmas word of the day news game: quiz game: feud ashley and brad call santa news game: 6 year old trivia christmas food/leftovers that are ok...and not ok...to give your dog comedy...christmas bits news game: christmas password americas favorite stocking stuffers (candy) "goodbye/fun facts....A’Phabet Day or No “L” Day is celebrated on December 25 each year. The day uses a pun to reference Christmas Day. The name of the holiday is a play on the word ‘Noel,’ which means “to be born,” and is used by the French. The day is meant for pun enthusiasts across the world. The earliest evidence of puns came from ancient Egypt, where they were used to interpret dreams and describe myths. Puns are used in comedy, literature, rhetoric, and design. If you’re getting into the A’Phabet Day spirit, avoid pronouncing ‘L’ today. It’ll prove to be a fun challenge.

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news birthdays/events should drive thrus have a lane just for food delivery orders...so regular people don't get stuck in line? word of the day news are you as good of a guest at family get togethers as you are at a company party? game: it's a wonderful life quiz over half of americans now want this feature in their homes (brad has one...ashley doesn't) news how much does the 12 days of christmas cost? game: rankin bass tv show quiz worst christmas movies (according to rotten tomatoes) news best new grocery products we love in 2023 game:  chat gpt questions and answers goodbye/fun facts....National Christmas Movie Marathon Day is TOMORROW...it's time to snuggle in your warm blanket with a mug of hot chocolate and your favorite holiday snacks. Christmas movies have been around for a long time and range over a number of categories from romance to comedy to horror. The world’s first Christmas movie was a silent short made in 1898, titled ‘Santa Claus.’ With jump cut scenes, double exposure, and superimposition, the short movie was ahead of its time. you can make this a part of your annual holiday traditions and host a Christmas movie watch party. Have it with your friends and family, or you can host a virtual party via in-browser extensions like ‘Teleparty.’

news birthdays/events would you rather get lots of little presents or one big one? word of the day news 81% of gen zers think they could write a life advice book game: scattergories listener feedback break news what was the best thing you bought yourself in 2023 game: backwards christmas songs interesting christmas traditions around the world (wanderlust) news do you have any christmas hacks that make the holiday easier? game: is ashley as smart as a 5th grader goodbye/fun facts....The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs annually between December 20th and December 23rd. The winter solstice is marked by the point at which the North Pole is at its farthest from the sun during its yearly orbit around the sun. On the bright side, the days will gradually become longer in the Northern Hemisphere until the summer solstice in June. Probably the most famous of these is Stonehenge, England. Every year when the sun sets on the winter solstice, the sun's rays align with two of the giant stones known as the central Altar and the Slaughter stone.

news birthdays/events best scents for your home (architectural digest word of the day news favorite christmas cookies game: what year was it? best christmas rock songs of all time news do you find yourself cooking/starting christmas dinner later than when you grew up? game: name that tune in one second gifts that cost next to nothing news holiday decor mistakes to avoid game: general trivia goodbye/fun facts....National Sangria Day recognizes a wine and fresh fruit combination that brings a fresh celebration to the table.  Other ingredients can include herbs, spices, carbonation, and liquor. The combinations are endless...Refreshing and light during hot summer months, bright and sparkling during the winter ones, this fruity punch is quite versatile. there are recipes for 'winter sangria' online...so whip up a batch for your guests this holiday season

news birthdays/events 15% of americans tip more during the holiday...do you? word of the day news what's your 'go-to' gift card for gifting only 3% of americans have an actual allergy...but 30% of us think we do...what do you think you're allergic to? game: everybody knows news the nrf said americans only want to spend $875 on gifts...but we actually spend double!!  what about you? is your kid scared to take a picture with santa? game: outburst news christmas holiday foods from around the world game: mindtrap goodbye/fun facts....Enjoy a delicious breakfast or snack on National Oatmeal Muffin Day. Oatmeal includes health benefits for our hearts. Finding ways to incorporate it into our diets increases the opportunities to reap those benefits. The American muffin is similar in size and shape to a cupcake. Recipes for oatmeal muffins began to appear in American cookbooks in the mid-1800s.  Raisins, bananas, blueberries and other healthy fruits often compliment oatmeal muffins. Add nuts for even more health benefits and texture, too. 

news birthdays/events make your (real) christmas tree last longer word of the day news alternative ideas for christmas tree toppers have you ever had to drive an "undriveable" car? most popular gifts...from 1923 news game: quiz game: feud what talent would you be able to use to get free items from a vending machine news have you noticed food tasting different because of "flavorflation"? game: 6 year old trivia goodbye/fun facts....national twins day...Mythology has told us a lot about the unique set. Remember Esau and Jacob? They were the first twins recorded in the Bible. we seem fascinated whenever we see twins among us, whether as babies, teenagers, or adults, fraternal or identical twins....or even triplets, quads, or more! Moses and Aaron Wilcox are the pair of twins who inspired National Twin Day. In 1819, on this day...they donated six acres of land to a town, Millville, OHIO. In exchange, the town changed its name to Twinsburg. In 1976, Twinsburg hosted the first twin festival.  that first year only 36 twins were in attendance...but over the last 48 years...the festival has seen over 84,000 twins and multiples in attendance!  

news birthdays/events is there an age when you'll start paying someone else to do you decorations/lights for you? word of the day news game: password holiday baby names holiday dilemma...who should do the traveling? news game: outburst things we should start making time for again which cities have the most rage? news game: think n sync have you ever taken a 'nothing shower' goodbye/fun facts....National Wear Your Pearls Day reminds us that when life throws dirt our way, we all have value in the end. The beautiful result of nature's design, one irritating grain of sand can cause an iridescent pearl to form.  the day only needs our own recognition of what we’ve been through in life to make as the individuals we are. But, if you have real pearls, by all means, show them off today! The most valuable and expensive pearls on the market today are the South Sea pearls, which naturally occur in shades of white and gold.

news birthdays/events old fashioned holiday desserts we secretly love word of the day news game: AI mindtrap what's still left on your holiday to-do list? hobbies that can turn into legit jobs or side hustles news game: Getting to know you rude things we do on planes (according to flight attendants) confusing british slang phrases news holiday scams...(besides the latest gift card scam) game: 1970's theme songs goodbye/fun facts....roast chestnuts day...Although it’s hard to pinpoint exactly when they started to become so popular, historians pencil the 16th century in as being a turning point, when the nuts would be sold by street vendors to anyone wanting a quick and warming snack. When chestnuts are carefully roasted, the natural sweetness of the nut is revealed. This makes them an ideal snack if you want something to stave off a sweet tooth...they are also low in calories and a good source of fiber. They are also very rich in vitamin C. you can make them at home using your conventional kitchen oven. All you need to do is cut a cross into each nut, put them on a roasting tin and bake them until the skins open. They are eaten after peeling away that tough, shiny skin.