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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 26, 2020 8:33:13 GMT -5
"National Thank You Note Day on December 26th recognized the time-honored tradition of thanking people for their gifts, hospitality and generosity. It is a day to get some note cards, paper, pen, envelopes, and stamps to write those special thank yous.
Taking the time to thank family and friends with a personalized message has special meaning. The receiver of the “thank you” will enjoy getting the card in the mail and the message you have written.
Personal messages also convey to friends and family a deeper, more intimate sentiment. These handwritten notes, however brief, carry a tactile expression of thanks that verbal communication often lacks.
Never underestimate the power of “THANK YOU!”"
My notes: Don't stop at just when you get a gift. Say Thank You for the person just being themselves.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2020 19:02:57 GMT -5
I love writing Thank You notes. My mom insisted on this when I was a kid and the habit has stuck with me as an adult.  |
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 26, 2021 9:02:16 GMT -5
"National Candy Cane Day on December 26th gives candy lovers a day to celebrate the red and white striped candies found abundantly during the holidays.
In 1844, a recipe for a straight peppermint candy stick, which was white with colored stripes, was published. However, some stories tell of all-white candy sticks in much earlier times. Folklore tells of the origin of the candy cane, yet no documented proof of its real beginning. Literature begins mentioning the candy cane in 1866, and it was first known to be mentioned in connection with Christmas in 1874. As early as 1882, candy canes have been hung on Christmas trees.
Fun Candy Cane Facts:
The average candy cane is 5 inches tall.
While most candy canes are not sugar or calorie-free, they do not have any fat or cholesterol.
Striped red and white candy canes were first introduced in 1900.
The first machine to make candy canes were invented in 1921 by Brasher O. Westerfield. Until then, they were made by hand.
Bob McCormack and his brother-in-law & priest Gregory Keller brought the candy cane to the masses. What started out as candy-making for McCormack’s friends and family turned into mass production when Keller invented the machine that enabled Bob’s Candies to go big time.
Traditionally the flavor for candy canes is peppermint, but there are a variety of flavors.
Alain Roby, Geneva pastry chef, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest candy cane, measuring 51 feet long."
My notes: Who likes candy canes? Do you put them on your tree? I used to love them as a kid but now they are way too sweet for me. We did have the little ones we'd put on our tree & I remember us kids taking them off a lot to eat lol
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Post by Bob on Dec 27, 2021 19:10:22 GMT -5
I liked them but yeah, too sweet now.
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Post by lainee on Dec 27, 2021 19:43:16 GMT -5
ZandraJoi, Bob, Yeah, too sweet and they last too long...unless you crunch 'em to pieces...lol We used to buy the real little ones that were individually wrapped and hang them on the Christmas tree...they were cute!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 26, 2022 9:11:34 GMT -5
"Every year on December 26th, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries celebrate Boxing Day. This annual custom began in the United Kingdom in the 19th century under Queen Victoria.
It’s not certain why the day after Christmas in these countries is called Boxing Day. Some say it’s because in Britain a Christmas present is called a Christmas box. On the day after Christmas, servants received a Christmas box from their master. Others say the holiday refers to using a box to collect money for the poor. These boxes were placed inside churches on Christmas Day and then opened the next day."
My notes: Who celebrates Boxing Day? What do you think of it?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 26, 2023 9:16:01 GMT -5
"As the year starts to wind down, National Whiners Day on December 26th allows an opportunity to complain about just roughly anything. If you want, you are allowed to whine about being too tired, or overeating. Maybe you want to whine about having to go back to work or all the cleaning up you have to do. Are the lines long in the return aisle at the store? You can whine about that, too. The possibilities are endless." My notes: As if people nowadays need a Day to whine. They whine about the stupidest of things 24/7! So that will be my whining, ranting, raving, for this Day |
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Post by lainee on Dec 27, 2023 20:29:26 GMT -5
Oh man!! the 26th!!? Knew I was late for something!  Guess I lost my big chance this year...LOL!! Bummer! heehee |
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 29, 2023 10:24:35 GMT -5
Oh man!! the 26th!!? Knew I was late for something! Guess I lost my big chance this year...LOL!! Bummer! heehee You only have 362 days left for the next one |
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