Born in December
Tree Trivia
Holiday Movies
Festive Foods
Healthy through the Ages
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Born December 29, 1947, This famous Actor played Sam Malone on the series "Cheers"
Ted Danson
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Michigan ranks in this order among all states in the production of real Christmas trees.
Michigan ranks third among all states in the production of real Christmas trees, but grows a larger variety{13}of Christmas trees than any other state.
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In the Christmas Classic, It's A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An Angel Got His Wings
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In Queen Victoria's day, this fruit was a treasured Christmas gift in England.
oranges
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Surveys show that as we age, we consume less of this in our diets. It is so essential that if you don’t get enough, your body will leach it out of your bones.
Coming up short on CALCUIM has been shown to increase the risk of brittle bones and fractures. Help yourself to three servings a day of low-fat milk and other dairy products.
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Born on December 25, 1946, this singer and songwriter was, ironically, NOT born in Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett, singer, songwriter
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This President started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the White House lawn in 1923.
President Coolidge
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How much did Lucy charge for a psychiatric session in the classic Christmas TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas?
"Five cents please!"
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Good luck or an extra present goes to the first one to find a glass ornament hidden on a Christmas tree.
A glass Pickle. This German custom originated in an ornament making district, and has spread to the United States.
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This helps promote healthy digestion by moving foods through the digestive tract. Foods rich in fiber, including whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables, have many other health benefits, including protecting against heart disease.
Eat more whole grains, nuts, beans, fruits, and vegetables. Be creative! Try adding cranberry sauce to your turkey and whole wheat bread sandwich,"
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Cavalry officer, killed at the Little Big Horn (It was his "last stand")
George Armstrong Custer, December 5, 1839 - Jun 25, 1876 (age 36)
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How many years old is a typical fresh cut Christmas tree?
Christmas trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are sold
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'A Christmas Story' is the tale of a young boy named Ralphie who is practically obsessed with getting which type of item as a Christmas gift?
A red Ryder BB gun
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A "stollen" is a German variety of which Christmas sweet treat?
Fruit cake
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This can be life-threatening in the warm summer months, but it is also a problem in the winter.
Dehydration. You can become dehydrated and not even know it when the temperature is low. Be safe. Drink an extra glass of water.
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Old Blue Eyes himself was born on December 12, 1915
Frank Sinatra, actor, singer, actor
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How many Christmas trees are produced each year.
34-36 million, and 95% are shipped or sold directly from Christmas tree farms
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What is the name of the sweet little girl played by Natalie Wood in the heartwarming Christmas classic 'Miracle on 34th Street?'
Susan Natalie Wood was only 9-years old when she played the part of Susan Walker in this sweet film.
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This cracker was introduced at Christmastime in 1902. The carrying string on the box was designed so it could be hung on a Christmas Tree.
Animal crackers
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In 2015, Americans consumed more than 3.6 billion gallons of this. 14% was this holiday color.
85% tea consumed was Black Tea, 14% was Green Tea, and the small remaining amount was Oolong, White and Dark Tea.
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German composer and pianist who remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers, even though he lost his hearing in 1798.
December 16, 1770 - March 26, 1827 Ludwig van Beethoven, composer
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What kinds of pine trees are used for Christmas tress?
The best selling trees are Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Fraser fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and white pine.
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'Holiday Inn' was a 1942 film featuring two of the biggest names in Hollywood history, namely Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. Which Christmas-related song did Bing Crosby immortalize through voice and whistle in this film?
White Christmas
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How many candy canes are made each year for the Christmas season?
More than 1.75 million!
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Older adults don't always get enough of this vitamin which is needed for the formation of red blood cells and proper health of nerve tissue. (its also on the bingo board)
B-12. The best sources include eggs, milk, cheese, meat, shellfish and poultry.
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