Homemade sugar cookies, Why is Christmas Day on Dec. 25?, cleaning garden tools
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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, December 16, 2018
Gone are the days of gloom and error,
Love’s sceptre breaks the rod of terror
In our fair isle.
And as the children sing His message
Of Peace on Earth the joyful presage,
They win God’s smile.
Benjamin Bratt (actor) was born on this day in 1963. John Spencer (actor) died on this day in 2005.
Questions about Christmas
Christmas Facts and Trivia
Why is Christmas Day on December 25? Where did the phrase “Jiminy Christmas” come from? What about “Godspeed”? See these festive facts about Christmas traditions and customs—plus, the most common question, “How do you keep cats away from the Christmas tree?!”
Low Notes—Elephants, Whales, and a Galaxy Far Away
How low can you go? Low sounds are easier to hear—the low thumping of music from the nearby car playing the radio, the low sounds that elephants and whales use to talk to e
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Easy Sugar Cookie Recipes
These 10 basic sugar cookie recipes offer a delicious treat for any gathering of family or friends—and are great for decorating!
Bowls and Boards for the Holiday Table
Facing some health issues this fall, I turned my mind toward how to make holiday meals that would minimize exertion but maximize variety and flavor. For some reason, instead of frozen casseroles, stews, lasagnes, and quiches, two words popped into my mind: bowls and boards!
