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Climate Change: Now Your House Is the First Line of Defense

As climate change intensifies, homeowners are being urged to make their residences more resilient against natural disasters. From energy-efficient upgrades to structural reinforcements, your home can play a pivotal role in combating environmental challenges. Read the full article here.
 

What Just Happened?

  • Santa Claus and Grinch street performers arrested after fight over tips: In Aguascalientes, Mexico, two street performers dressed as Santa Claus and the Grinch were arrested after a fight over tip disparities escalated. Santa Claus required medical aid.
  • Religious leader 'ruined Christmas' by telling school kids Santa isn't real: Parents were outraged after Rev. Paul Chamberlain told a group of 10- and 11-year-olds that Santa Claus isn't real, leaving many children in tears. The incident prompted formal complaints and apologies from both the vicar and the headteacher.
  • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, keeps Moravian Christmas traditions alive: Founded by Moravian settlers on Christmas Eve in 1741, Bethlehem continues to celebrate its rich traditions nearly 300 years later, including detailed Nativity scenes and handcrafted beeswax candles.

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5 Weird Tidbits for the Day

  • Telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve: An old tradition that has faded over the past century involved families gathering to share spooky tales by the fire.
  • The Christmas pickle ornament: In some cultures, a pickle-shaped ornament is hidden in the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. The first child to find it receives an extra gift or the privilege of opening the first present.
  • Feast of the Seven Fishes: On Christmas Eve, Italian-American households customarily have a seafood feast featuring seven different fish dishes.
  • Putz displays in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: This tradition involves creating elaborate Nativity scenes that tell the story of Christ's birth, reflecting the city's rich Moravian heritage.
  • Carved radishes in Oaxaca, Mexico: On December 23rd, the city hosts "La Noche de Rábanos," where artisans carve intricate designs into radishes, creating festive displays.

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