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New Year's Eve Toasts, Quotes & Sayings to Ring in the New Year
It’s hard to believe another year is almost over. Whether you are planning to attend or host a great big holiday bash or a small family get-together, say goodbye to the old and welcome the New Year in style this year with a fabulous toast. Toasts, verbal expressions of sentiment, goodwill or good cheer, commemorate special occasions such as weddings, graduations, retirements or holidays. The best toasts do not need to be rambling, long-winded sentiments. In fact, the best toa
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20 New Year's Eve Movies: Best Flicks to Watch on New Year's Eve
Bring on the champagne, appetizers and noisemakers - another new year is right around the corner and it's time to celebrate! Dec. 31 is New Year's Eve and millions of people around the world are getting ready to ring in the New Year in style! Whether you will be hosting a great big bash or a small, intimate get-together with family or a few friends, say goodbye to the old and hello to the New Year with some wonderful movies. Whether you prefer romantic comedies, who-dun-its o
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Happy National Champagne Day: Cheers!
Get ready to raise your glass - December 31st is National Champagne Day. While the origins of this national "holiday" are unknown, nothing quite says Happy New Year like a sip or two of delicious champagne, a sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France. Although National Champagne Day is also celebrated in October and/or in August, December 31st is the perfect day for a bit of bubbly. In honor of New Year’s Eve and National Champagne Day, why not start a new tra
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Go Hog Wild: It's Bacon Day in the U.S.A!
If you are a bacon lover, and who isn't, go grab your fork! Hip hip hooray, Dec. 30 is Bacon Day in the USA! It's the perfect day to go hog wild! The annual food holiday, created by Danya Goodman and Meff Leonard, celebrates bacon in all its tasty glory! Bacon is so popular, it is celebrated several times a year. Whether you prefer yours chewy or crispy, this popular meat product can be smoked, fried, baked, boiled or grilled. In honor of Bacon Day, why not whip up one or tw
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Mmmm - It's National Chocolate Candy Day: Sweet!
If your sweet tooth has been aching for a few sweet treats to eat, you’re in luck! Dec. 28 is National Chocolate Candy Day! Sweet! This annual “food holiday” provides the perfect excuse for chocolate lovers to indulge in some decadent chocolate goodness. After all, who can resist a few pieces of decadent, melt-in-your mouth chocolate candy? And with New Year’s Eve right around the corner, why not ask the kids to perform a scientific taste test on one or two new chocolate cand
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Card Playing Day: Are you ready to play a game?
Go grab the dice - it's time to play a game! Dec. 28 is Card Playing Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates card games. No matter how old or young you happen to be, almost anyone can play cards. While some games can be played all alone, others require more than one player. But regardless how many people play, all of them are just plain fun! While the weather outside may be frightful and after the hustle-and-bustle of another hectic holiday season, today is the perfect time
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National Fruitcake Day
Although another Christmas season has come and gone, chances are good you are still nibbling on holiday leftovers. Whether it's turkey or ham or sweet treats to eat, Dec. 27 is a food holiday that celebrates a food synonymous with the holidays. It's National Fruitcake Day! Whether you spell it "fruitcake" or "fruit cake," this dense yet moist “cake” is typically loaded with a variety of delicious nuts and candied fruits. Some are even soaked in a variety of liquors! Whether y
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National Candy Cane Day
What’s red and white and sweet all over? Why candy canes, of course! Dec. 26 is National Candy Cane Day, an annual “holiday” that celebrates the swirl-icious holiday treats that are loads of fun to eat! Whether you lick them, suck 'em or bite them, children and adults have been enjoying candy canes for centuries. While there is some debate as to their origin, French priests are often credited as inventing the all-white candy cane stick back in the 1400s. In 1670, a Cologne Ca
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6 Festive Christmas punch recipes: Cocktails to get you in the holiday 'spirit'
As the busy holiday season approaches, Christmas can be a stressful time for adults. Between all the decorations, gift buying, parties and meal preparations, its no wonder the holiday hustle-and-bustle stresses us out! Get into the holiday "spirit" this year with the following Christmas punch recipe ideas. Guaranteed to be party favorites with family, friends and loved ones, the following beverage recipes offer two choices; alcohol or alcohol-free. Why not garnish drinks with
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Christmas sayings: 33 sentimental and humorous holiday quotes and toasts
With the hustle-and-bustle of the busy holiday season, it is important to reflect on the many blessings we have in our lives. While we are busy buying and wrapping gifts, cleaning and decorating the house and preparing the holiday feast, we have so much to be thankful for. Whether it is the possessions in our lives or the people we hold near-and-dear to our hearts, Christmas serves as an important reminder of just how blessed we are. But while the holidays can be a magical an
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National Eggnog Day: Cheers!
Hip hip hooray - today is National Eggnog Day! While its origins are unknown, National Eggnog Day, is an annual holiday celebrated every Dec. 24, which just so happens to be Christmas Eve (and Santa Claus Day.) Whether you spell it “egg nog” or “eggnog”, this popular holiday beverage is traditionally made out of milk, cream, sugar, eggs and a blend of delicious spices. But some people prefer their rich-and-creamy beverage to include a bit more holiday "spirit" with an added s
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Ho Ho Ho: Happy Santa Claus Day
To millions of children around the globe, one of the biggest, most important days of the entire year is hours away! While Christmas is tomorrow, another annual event that celebrates one of the most beloved men in the entire world. Dec. 24 is not only National Eggnog Day, but it is also Santa Claus Day! Santa, also referred to St. Nicholas, Kris Kringle or Father Christmas, is a jolly ole' soul who dons a red suit, black boots and belt and has a ginormous white beard. And
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Happy Festivus: It's Festivus for the Rest of Us!
With the big holiday just days away, some folks are celebrating another lesser-known holiday. Dec. 23 is Festivus, an annual, non-denominational “holiday” made famous by one of America’s best-loved television sitcoms. Cotchety Frank Costanza, played by actor/writer/producer Jerry Stiller, first celebrated Festivus during “The Strike” episode that aired on Seinfeld back in 1997 and folks have been celebrating Festivus ever since! While this quirky holiday really took off after
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National Cookie Exchange Day: Enjoy sweet treats to eat at a holiday cookie swap
Talk about a sweet day! Dec. 22 is National Cookie Exchange Day, an annual event created by me, the Queen of Holidays. Whether you host a party in your own home or have one at the office, cookie exchanges/swaps/parties are loads of fun and pretty simple to put together. Save the date, invite your guests and whip up a batch or two of your favorite tried-and-true homemade cookie recipes or try that brand new recipe you’ve been eyeing and share/trade with your guests. How to Ho
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Winter is here: Winter solstice marks shortest day & longest night of the year
With Christmas just days away, another special day of the year is here. Today marks the end of a season. While the days are shorter and the temperatures are colder, autumn is officially o-v-e-r. It’s the Winter Solstice, an annual event that occurs in the Northern Hemisphere between Dec. 21 and Dec. 23. Today is the shortest day, and the longest night, of the entire year. Many Americans will only get about nine hours of daylight today. But folks in Alaska will only enjoy abou
