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News; birthdays/events; best way to deal with gift returns; word of the day. News; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; things to do during "twixmas"; best places for NYE. News; game: Boxing Day quiz; Christmas leftovers..recipe websites; is there a gift Santa didn't bring you? will you go and buy it for yourself? News; game: password; things that are turning 25 in 2025; goodbye/fun facts....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. Rev. Kevin Zaborney created National Whiners Day in 1986 in hopes of encouraging people to be thankful for what they have instead of being unhappy “whining” about what they do not have.

News; birthdays/events; would you rather have personal chef or a personal driver?; word of the day. News; game: 12 days of Christmas song quiz; have you ever recieved great financial advice online?; have you had to deal with a "scrooge"? News; game: clips of Christmas songs in 3 seconds; what's a dating deal breaker? we have a friend that wouldn't date someone with a pet snake; study finds survey...what made 2024 memorable for you? News; fun NYE ideas...for a Wednesday; game: Christmas movie trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national pumpkin day...again...If you missed out on celebrating National Pumpkin Day around Halloween or even at Thanksgiving, now is the time to make up for it! a pie shell base filled with pumpkin custard, pumpkin pies are garnished and served with various spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. In 1651, famous French Chef François Pierre de la Varenne published one of his most important French cookbooks, (The True French Cook). This was translated into English in 1653 and featured a recipe for pumpkin pie under the name ‘Tourte of Pumpkin’. Whether eaten with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream on top, pumpkin pie is a tasty treat!

News; birthdays/events; is it rude to leave a NYE party before midnight?; word of the day. News; game: Rankin/Bass productions #1; Rockettes...things you may not know about the famous dance troupe; A & B read "a visit from St. Nicholas". News; game: Rankin/Bass productions #2; Ashley had to order a last minute gift that won't be here until after Christmas; so many trees still in the christmas tree lots..who is waiting to buy one? News; game: Rankin/Bass productions #3; describe your holiday season in 3 words; goodbye/fun facts....National Eggnog Day raises a holiday toast once a year on the day before Christmas. Also known as egg milk punch, eggnog is a popular drink throughout the United States during the holidays. basically made by mixing cream, milk, sugar, and whipped eggs to create a frothy texture...The origins of this sweet Christmas drink are highly debated. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word ‘nog’ was used to describe a type of strong beer brewed in England. Others argue that eggnog was developed as a beverage in medieval Europe, using piping hot milk....or it could possibly also have been a spin-off of the once-popular drink enjoyed by the British called posset. Made using curdled milk mixed with wine, it was often used for medicinal purposes. In America...liquor is often added to the eggnog. Many people prefer brandy, rum, whiskey, bourbon, or vodka....but it's totally customizable. Eggnog also flavors other holiday treats, too. For example, you can find eggnog flavored coffees, teas, baked goods, and puddings.

News; birthdays/events; Coke or Pepsi? are you so committed to a brand that you won't use/try the competitor?; word of the day. News; most kids want to open presents by 6:44 am on Christmas...is that too early?; what will you treat yourself to after all the craziness of the holidays is over?; Ashley was today years old when she realized she has been misprouncing one of her favorite foods! News; Buzzfeed list of middle class "luxuries" that are worth every penny (Brad will even agree with a few of these!); game: quiz; game: feud. News; Cosmopolitan magazine's list of things/toys/trends over the last 25 years we forgot about; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....festivus day...The world was made aware of Festivus in a 1997 “Seinfeld” episode...George Castanza is the one who celebrates Festivus. The holiday was created by his father Frank and they celebrated it throughout George’s childhood. Instead of a tree or menorah, an aluminum pole was the symbol of Festivus. They’d have a dinner of meatloaf as the main course and afterward, they had “Feats of Strength” and “Airing of Grievances” traditions. In the latter, people could bring up what disappointed them about the previous year’s gifts. Because of the show’s popularity and the catchphrase “A Festivus for the rest of us,” Festivus took on a life of its own. People related to the message of inclusion and the zaniness of it all and created their own traditions from it.

News; birthdays/events; 20% of Americans are offended when people say 'happy holidays' instead of 'merry christmas'...do you care?; word of the day. News; a new trend for the office Christmas party...yay or nay?; game: It's a Wonderful Life (1946 movie) trivia; how long does it take you to find a new show to watch? News; would you be ok if your kids had to "ride share" to school?; game: I should have known that; dial a carol. News; looking for a toy (Brad's story); game: outburst; goodbye/fun facts....national sangria day...Sangria is a beverage made with wine and sweetened with fresh fruit and fruit juices. Other ingredients can include herbs, spices, carbonation, and liquor. The combinations are endless, giving sangria a place in the cocktail rotation year-round. Refreshing and light during hot summer months, bright and sparkling during the winter ones, this fruity punch is quite versatile. Early Greeks and Romans used to mix their wine with sugar, spices, and whatever else was on hand. The Phoenicians and Romans planted miles of vineyards in Spain in 1,100 BC and 200 BC respectively. This prompted a very active wine shipping trade...so if a bunch of people bring wine to your party...put it all in a bowl with some fruit and you'll have a very festive holiday party.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever been "season chasing"?; word of the day. News; is it "bougey" if you over decorate your home?; want a super fun job? only 12 positions are available to be a 'hotdogger'; game: Brady Bunch trivia. News; Wallethub's list...most and least 'scroogey' cities for the holidays; holiday would you rather choices; game: minute mysteries. News; Uber eats 2024 cravings report; game: think n sync; goodbye/fun facts....oatmeal muffin day. Muffins have been a staple for quite a few centuries, likely starting with English-style muffins that are made with yeast, cooked on a griddle, and have been dated back to the 10th or 11th century in Wales. American-style muffins (like ones we know today) are quick bread muffins that need to be baked in molds or tins because they are made with batter instead of dough. Recipes for oatmeal muffins began to appear in American cookbooks in the mid-1800s. Raisins, bananas, blueberries and other healthy fruits often compliment oatmeal muffins. Add nuts for even more health benefits and texture, too. since we tend to not eat the healthiest this time of year...try adding a healthy oatmeal muffin to start your day.

News; birthdays/events; there could be a new way to travel (very quickly) in the future....and you could get from NYC to London in under an hour!!; word of the day. News; what will you remember most about 2024?; some lawn ornaments are classic...but a new study says a traditional favorite is "tacky"; game: celebrity birthday questions. News; have you ever lied to someone about their christmas cooking?; what's your favorite holiday commercial of all time?; game: songs that sound very similiar. News; how much are you spending on each child for gifts? a new "state by state" map shows some interesting results!; game: movies trivia game; goodbye/fun facts....Bake Cookies Day... Cookies have been around in some form or another pretty much forever. The earliest documented cookie goes back to seventh-century Persia....but they were more like shortcakes. The oldest-known cookie on record is the ‘pizzelle’ the Italian waffle cookie that originated in the 8th century in the Abruzzo region of Italy. What we love best about cookies is their versatility; crispy or soft and chewy, traditional shapes or special cookie-cutter designs, the list of options goes on. Baked cookies fill our home with the aroma of sweet decadence. host or go to a cookie exchange...or give them as gifts to your friends and neighbors.

News; birthdays/events; would you eat your Christmas tree?; word of the day. News; game: the Simpsons trivia; listener feedback break; what percentage of your shopping is finished? News; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; unique christmas traditions from around the world; would you rather cook or bake during the holidays? News; game: everybody knows; what your Christmas holiday decor choices say about you; goodbye/fun facts....National Maple Syrup Day...The origins of the production of maple syrup can be traced back many hundreds of years ago to the northeastern region of the United States. it was first gleaned from the abundant maple tree population by indigenous peoples. It is usually from the xylem sap of sugar maple, red maple, or black maple trees. In the colder months...these trees store starch in their trunks and in their roots. In the spring, the starch is then converted to sugar that rises in the sap. The maple trees are then tapped by boring holes into their trunks and the released sap is collected. Up until the 1930s, the United States led in maple syrup production. Now, Canada produces the most maple syrup....but Vermont remains the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States. Serve up a breakfast worthy of real maple syrup.

News; birthdays/events; do you prefer 'secret santa' or 'white elephant' at work?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; we're now a quarter of the way thru this century!! are you doing anything extra special for the new year? News; if money were no object...what would you ask Santa for?; what color can't you stand? Brad doesn't like brown, ashley's roommate hates green; scary/weird facts you know about your profession. News; what Holiday classic movie have you stopped watching?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....stupid toy day...Mr. Potato Head, Beanie Babies, Pet Rock, and Tamagotchis — we all had our fair share of stupid childhood toys. the day is It is an ode to the idiosyncrasies of our childhood and how the stuff that now seems stupid to us was once something we guarded with our lives. Get into the spirit of this holiday by pulling your stash of dusted, broken, and memory-laden toys...or maybe you have some "stupid toys" from childhood are now worth a whole lot of money. Especially if they have been well-cared-for and are in the original packaging.

News; birthdays/events; would you tip more if you could use someone else's money?; word of the day. News; do you put your whole family on your christmas card?; Friday the 13th; game: guess these celebrities in 3 words. News; dial-a-carol; things your boss won't tell you...but they are seeing/watching; game: celebrity Friday 13 birthday trivia. News; Norwegian researchers have found the recipe for success; game: name these 13 xmas songs; goodbye/fun facts....National Cocoa Day...However, some also call it hot chocolate, which causes a bit of confusion. Hot chocolate is made by using ground chocolate containing cocoa butter. Hot cocoa is typically made with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. Cocoa contains antioxidants that may help prevent cancer, cocoa beans help with digestion and the flavonoids in cocoa also have a positive effect on keeping our veins healthy. of course..you can add all kinds of things like marshmallows or crushed peppermint or even bailey's to jazz it up...or just enjoy it plain.

News; birthdays/events; would you let A.I. be a second or third opinion when it comes to your health?; word of the day. News; best ski resorts in the world; game: spoken intro songs; A&B fraud break. News; what celebrity would you like to spend christmas with?; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2. News; things to wipe down in your home that you don't normally clean; what's something you don't mind spending extra money on during the holidays?; goodbye/fun facts....national gingerbread house day...Nothing brings in the holidays like the smell of fresh baked gingerbread. But before the decorative cookie and houses that we know today...baking gingerbread was acknowledged as a specific profession. In the 17th century, only professional gingerbread bakers were allowed to make gingerbread, except at Christmas and Easter, when anyone was allowed to bake it. but the laws relaxed by 1800's...The first gingerbread houses were the result of the well-known Grimm’s fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel.” After this story was published, German bakers began baking ornamented fairy-tale houses made from gingerbread. They were brought over to America by German immigrants and became popular during the Christmas season. today you can find gingerbread house kits in dozens of different themes...and at many different price points. and it's a great way to use up leftover candy for decorations!

News; birthdays/events; how you part your hair says a lot about you; word of the day. News; feel good story that also doubles as a gift idea!; have you ever given a "take the hint" gift?; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader? News; what would be on your list of underrated movies (2024)?; strangest thing a stranger has ever requested from you?; game: Christmas movie theme song. News; what is something you'd like to learn in 2025?; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Stretching Day is dedicated to educating people on the numerous benefits that come with practitioner assisted-stretching. Flexibility is one of the most significant components to leading a healthy lifestyle. When most think about stretching, it is in relation to one or two stand-by stretches that are held for a few seconds and released. However, this isn’t the most efficient form of stretching. Due to sedentary lifestyles of growing older or over stressed muscles, people develop excessive resting muscle tone causing everyday movement to be difficult, cumbersome, or painful. join a yoga class, or a stretching class...learn about the Stretch Zone Method. experts say with consistency...you can expect to see results and start to feel better in 2-4 weeks.

News; birthdays/events; Rover's 12th annual list of top U.S. pet names; word of the day. News; game: Synth quiz; favorite thing about Christmas/Hanukkah?; least favorite thing about Christmas/Hanukkah? News; Mind the Gap 1; Mind the Gap 2; biggest fads over the last 25 years. News; funny stories of people who ended up stinking...and some still had to go to work!; weird candy cane flavors this year; goodbye/fun facts....national lager day...There are few things that are able to put a wonderful cap at the end of a day like an ice-cold beer....it's the drink of choice for many at sporting events and backyard barbecues. Lagers were born in 19th century, Bavaria and was the result of brewers who were experimenting with the benefits of storing beer for long periods of time in very cold environments. The word lager itself is derived from the German word lagern which means “to store”. Lagers are distinguished from other beers by using a cold-conditioning process. The types of yeast used are referred to as "bottom-fermenting" yeast or yeast that can develop at colder temperatures. Eventually, the refinement of the process led to the beautiful golden beverage that many lager lovers drink today.

News; birthdays/events; besides your kids/grandkids...who else are you buying gifts for?; word of the day. News; Buzzfeed list of ingenious items other countries have; game: quiz; game: feud. News; what was your favorite holiday toy ever?; feel good story; game: calendar trivia. News; Christmas trends over the last 100 years; what famous people spent their first paycheck on; goodbye/fun facts....national pastry day... pastries date back to ancient times: the ancient Egyptians made pastry dough out of grain meal and flour and sweetened it with honey, and the ancient Greeks and Romans made sweets out of paper-thin pastry dough (the predecessor to what we now know as phyllo dough). You’ll find pastries in pretty much every culture you can think of, but pastries became incredibly refined in French kitchens during the 18th century. these days it can be tempting to take a pastry shortcut and buy premade dough from the freezer aisle at the grocery store. But in honor of National Pastry Day, why not try your hand at making pastry dough entirely from scratch?

News; birthdays/events; what's your favorite Christmas cookie?...Good Housekeeping has a list (some of the cookies on their list Ashley has never even heard of!); word of the day. News; game: who are these celebrity authors?; do you give money to the Salvation Army bell ringers?; Reader's Digest list of best Christmas towns in the USA. News; favorite smells...holiday edition; game: one second song...who is it?; what's your elf name? News; game: movie password; do you snoop for your presents? 30% of kids admit they do!; goodbye/fun facts....national pawnbrokers day...The word ‘pawn’ comes from ‘patinum,’ the Latin word for ‘cloth’ or ‘clothing.’ Pawnbroking history goes back thousands of years to the ancient Roman and Greek empires and China in the East. Pawnbrokers provide cash loans in exchange for goods and property as collateral. even kings have used pawnbrokers...in 1388 King Edward III of England pawns his jewels to fund his war against France. It might surprise you to know that musical instruments are among the most pawned items over the centuries. On Pawnbrokers Day, pawnbrokers often donate the forfeited instruments to schools or charitable organizations who need them, which allows children who wouldn’t ordinarily have access to these instruments the opportunity to use them.

News; birthdays/events; need gift ideas? try these gift giving websites; word of the day. News; game: songs with whistling; what tv show "jumped the shark" for you?; what did you buy on tv (infomercial)...did it work? News; game: songs with "woooo" in them; what would you do...feel good story that turned bad; do you want to keep your holiday spending in check? News; game: I should have known that; what's the biggest "flop" holiday gift you ever got? goodbye/fun facts....Bathtub Party Day encourages us all to skip the ordinary shower and linger in the tub instead...John Michael Kohler officially invented the first bathtub in 1883. Kohler was the co-founder of the Kohler company. He fixed a cast-iron horse trough with decorative feet combined with an enamel finish, creating the claw-foot design. A steamy bath during cold and flu season helps to clear our sinuses and improve our oxygen intake. It also increases our circulation. The warm water reduces inflammation, easing achy joints and sore muscles. It also helps relieve stress. A soak in a warm tub warms us right up. it's good for your skin too but be sure to moisturize, too. Add bath oil to your bathwater to gain the most benefit.

News; birthdays/events WINK Martindale b'day; game: match the game show host to the game show; word of the day. News; are you intentionally ignoring any tasks?; when was the last time you "audited your subscriptions"?; game: cowbell songs. News; what are the odds? (an interesting list from Buzzfeed); food trends from the last 10 years that might be dead now...(gluten free everything, etc); game: 80's/90's trivia. News; over the top Christmas light displays; is there any trivia Brad doesn't know?; goodbye/fun facts....National Sock Day...today, most of us have dozen of pairs...whether they match up is a whole other story...but the history of socks goes back more than 2000 years, when cave dwellers would make them out of matted goat hair to keep their feet warm. they also used dried animal skins, or cloth wrappings to protect their feet in the cold or hot environment while wearing any footwear. The Invention of the Knitting Machine in 1589 made socks much easier to produce at a much more rapid pace than handweavers. Today, you can find socks in various colors and types made from different materials including silk, cotton, wool, and polyester. On average, a family of four members will lose 60 socks annually...but while you restock your sock drawer...consider buy an extra pack and donating to a shelter.

News; birthdays/events; would you read a 'confidential' email addressed to someone else?; word of the day. News; do you still have any thanksgiving food left? you need to throw it out; game: what year was it?; what would you like to see as america's "national food"? News; is it better to sleep in a huge bed?; game: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles trivia; how do you get rid of earworms? maybe this song will help. News; game: Password; 60% of parents are already suffering from 'Christmas stress'; goodbye/fun facts....World Trick Shot Day which showcases incredible athletic prowess and ingenuity. established by the harlem globetrotters...This special day is dedicated to the art of the trick shot, especially in basketball, where athletes worldwide demonstrate their most inventive and jaw-dropping feats. there are lots of videos from people who have perfected the trick shot with way more than just basketball... like: "that'll work" "dude perfect" and "that's amazing".

News; birthdays/events; 40% of concert goers say it's rude to bring signs to concerts...do you agree?; word of the day. News; do you know why the Christmas tree replacement bulb is red?; would you dance for free coffee?; more and more workers rely on A.I to do their work. News; game: quiz; game: feud; cyber Monday. News; game: calendar trivia; funny things mall Santas have been asked for; goodbye/fun facts....popping corn day...This day highlights the innovation that turned popcorn into a favorite treat enjoyed by millions. The star of the show is Charles Cretors, who, in 1885, revolutionized popcorn making with his steam-powered popcorn machine. This invention automated the process, ensuring consistently delicious popcorn and setting the stage for popcorn’s widespread popularity. Charles Cretor’s machine gained fame after he showcased it at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. The public sampled popcorn made by his machine, which sparked widespread popularity. you can visit the world-famous Wyandot Popcorn Museum in Marion, Ohio. It’s the largest on the planet and only one of two in the country....the other being the Jolly Time museum in Sioux City, Iowa.

News; birthdays/events; game: 5 second rule; word of the day. News; when A.I. does a good thing; game: black friday quiz; would you like to take a day off from work when you're in a bad mood? News; gifts for people who say they "don't need anything"; game: minute mysteries; Ashley forgot someone's name and tried to get them to say it...didn't work. News; black friday break; 2025 travel trends; goodbye/fun facts....National Lemon Cream Pie Day...aka lemon meringue....lights up taste buds celebrating a dessert that beautifully blends the tangy zest of lemons with creamy sweetness. Tracing its origins back to the 19th century, lemon cream pie has evolved into a beloved treat thanks to the introduction of condensed milk, which allowed for richer, creamier fillings. The earliest recorded recipe was attributed to Alexander Frehse, a Swiss baker from Romandy...but in america, in 1825 chef/entrepreneur Elizabeth Goodfellow's pastry shop provided elegant cakes, pies and sweets for Philadelphia’s high society parties and is known for perfecting the meringue pie as we know it today.