Who was St. Nick? sinterklaas, why go to Mars?

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, December 5, 2018



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Welcome, friend! St. Nicholas, welcome!
Welcome to this merry band!
Happy children greet thee, welcome!
Thou art gladdening all the land.

–Mary Mapes Dodge (1831–1905)

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St. Nicholas Day 2020
St. Nicholas Day 2020

Was Saint Nicholas a real person? Is he the true Santa Claus and Father Christmas? Find out about the history of St. Nicholas Day and the traditions associated with this holiday (leave out those shoes!).
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Why Go to Mars? Water, Life, and Exploration
Why Go to Mars? Water, Life, and Exploration

Mars is brilliant at dinnertime. In mid-autumn, Mars is one of the sky’s brightest objects between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Simply look left of where the sun sets for that brilliant orange “star.” You can’t miss it. We keep sending landers there, and interest in Martian colonies remains high—but why?
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Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola and Prosciutto
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Spicy Sinterklaas Cookies (Speculaas)
Spicy Sinterklaas Cookies (Speculaas)

Bake a special treat for St. Nicholas Day this year. These yummy, crunchy cookies leave a delicious spice taste in your mouth, with hints of orange.
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