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.

news birthdays/events what are YOU asking Santa for this year? word of the day news when was the last time you spaced out and totally forgot to do something? game: movie password rules of regifting news would you ever go back to a job you got fired from? game: christmas karaoke rude holiday party behavior news over 35% of us have an elf on the shelf...if not, why don't you? if you do...where do you get your daily ideas from? game: guess the toys from the 1980's goodbye/fun facts....National Cocoa Day is celebrated on December 13 every year. Hot cocoa is typically made with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. However, some also call it hot chocolate, which causes a bit of confusion. Hot chocolate is made by using ground chocolate containing cocoa butter....which is also known as drinking chocolate. The health benefits of drinking hot cocoa abound. Cocoa contains significant amounts of antioxidants that may help prevent cancer. If you are an ambitious hot cocoa fan, try your hand at making hot cocoa bombs. Hot cocoa bombs 

news birthdays/events real, fake, or this new holiday tree trend? word of the day news game: mind the gap if you could travel back in time...what modern luxury or item would you miss the most? do you go to every holiday party you get invited to? news game: name that holiday song in 1 second worst movie accents hosting a stress free holiday party news game: guess that celebrity voice true stories that sound like a lie goodbye/fun facts....goodbye/fun facts....National Ambrosia Day...not the band...the salad.  originally a Greek mythological food, “ambrosia”, also known as the “food of the gods”. The Greeks believed that anyone who consumed ambrosia would become immortal. it was prepared with orange slices and coconut coated with sugar. In more modern times, ambrosia is made using pineapples, oranges, or mandarin oranges, and coated with sugar and coconut. Some even add marshmallows and then adding yogurt, sour cream, and/or whipped cream. 

news birthdays/events is the christmas menu a thanksgiving repeat or something completely new word of the day news game: quiz game: feud christmas music...do you quit cold turkey dec 26th or wean yourself off? news most beautiful christmas markets/displays from around the world do you have an unusual holiday tradition? game: 6 year old trivia news buzzfeed: things older adults no longer want to deal with... sleep experts say this is the single best thing for insomnia goodbye/fun facts....we celebrate the marvelous world of apps on National App Day...Short for Software Application..It seems wild now to think that there was a life without apps...In the 1980s, Psion — a London-based company, launched the Psion Organiser, widely considered to be the first-established PDA device....personal digital assistant...but it was the visionary Steve Jobs who first came up with the idea of an ‘App Store’ back in 1983....but it wouldn't make it to wide market until 2007, the first iPhone was introduced to the world, and a year later, the App Store was introduced.  There were only about 500 apps when the App Store was launched originally...today there are over 7 million apps between android and ios platforms.  if you can imagine it...there's probably an app for it!

news birthdays/events what kind of cheap gifts do you keep in the house for surprise guest gifts word of the day news couple of weeks away from the winter solstice...do you think about sun screen in the winter? game: mindtrap is there something you eat, drink, take, everyday for your health? news buzzfeed...cute stocking stuffer ideas game: what year was it? buzzfeed...expensive items worth every penny news foods that cardiologists would never eat...ever game: 5 second game goodbye/fun facts....In the middle of the holiday shopping season, National Salesperson Day recognizes the personnel who have to deal with all of us. they tidy the messy shelves, bring the clothes out of the fitting rooms (that we're supposed to do), they answer our question, and they work long hours on their feet. This time of the year, sales personnel are especially busy. the frontline of any business....often times the first person a customer sees. many companies are short staffed....so be nice to the salesforce

news birthdays/events do you ever look at what your co-workers throw away? word of the day news game: christmas everybody knows best free movies on youtube during december listener feedback break news game: finish the christmas lyric reminder to give while you receive this holiday season great cooking secrets from tasty news game: prison commissary price is right are you sad when you have to leave your fur baby with sitters over the holiday?  do you think they miss you?  goodbye/fun facts....the 8 day festival of Hanukkah begins tonight! also known as the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over the Greeks in the Maccabean War.  why is hanukkah always celebrated on different dates each year? Hanukkah is always on the 25th day of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar. The Jewish calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Hebrew calendar is based on both the Sun and the Moon. next year first night hanukkah will begin on Dec 25th.  during this festival a menorah is used and children play with a spinning top called a driedel and foods include: potato latkes, an egg noodle dish called kugel and brisket

news birthdays/events funny ways people penny pinch during the holidays word of the day news game: think n sync gift ideas for the 'tough to shop for" have you noticed 20% gratuity being automatically added to your bill? news game: outburst  worst christmas candy best gifts for grandma...but these don't seem 'grandma-ish' news game: password songs we don't want to hear (listener voicemail) goodbye/fun facts....Mitten Tree Day is a holiday that encourages using and giving mittens. Mittens are the perfect solution to keep our hands warm when playing in the snow and building snowmen. But mittens are also the perfect gift for those who do not have a heater or fireplace to keep them warm. Every year on this day, schools, churches, and charitable organizations set up a Christmas tree and ask people to donate mittens. The mittens are hung on the tree and then distributed to those in need. Ask your family, friends, and coworkers to donate mittens. 

news birthdays/events there are christmas songs we get sick of...but what about christmas movies? word of the day news from reddit...what have people normalized in public but probably shouldn't (wearing pajamas everywhere) game: actors who have portrayed santa claus how is mcdonald's improving their burgers? news do you buy gifts for your friends kids? game: name that tv show/special lifehacker...resolution tracking apps news what if you could work in your sleep while you're dreaming...woud you? game: scattergories goodbye/fun facts....World Trick Shot Day...The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, the originators of the trick shot, bring this celebration to give enthusiasts a chance to showcase their most impressive shots. Trick shots are not only entertaining, but they're also inspiring. Today, the Harlem Globetrotters hold numerous world records for their feats and continue to push the limits of the game. They recently added a 4-point line, an innovation that is the first of its kind.  you can also check out dude perfect online as well as many others...and you can film yours today and put in on social media too

news birthdays/events which mundane tasks do adults like the most? word of the day news game: quiz game: feud do you think you could land a plane in an emergency situation? news holiday mistakes to avoid when was the last time you drove around just looking at holiday decorations do you have a copy of the movie titantic...would you be willing to send to a guy who collects them? news game: six year old trivia good gift ideas for impatient people goodbye/fun facts....national dice day...Dice are a famous gaming tool that has been used for gambling and gaming since the age of kings and conquerors. Players originally made dice from the talus (ankle bone) of hoofed animals. They also used ivory, and wood...today they are almost always made from plastic or synthetic resin. The dots on a die are called "pips". Each pip or combination of pips represents a number. In old-fashioned English, `dice' was used only as a plural form, and the singular was die, but now `dice' is used as both the singular and the plural form. Dice games are not only entertaining. They also teach us valuable life skills like strategy, planning, execution, and social skills....so play a game with dice today