Mistletoe!
Being kissed under the mistletoe has been a Christmas tradition for more than a thousand years. But mistletoe is not only associated with a gentle kiss,…
Month: December 2016
New ways to twinkle for the holidays
New lines of technology-enhanced decorations are making decorating easier. 1. Color-changing LED Lights from LEDwholesalers LED Strip Lights: A flexible…
Make Christmas memories in your first home
A new marriage or a new house, your first child — and suddenly it’s time to start creating your personal Christmas memories. Of course, after the next 20…
To give or not to give
Do you find yourself acting out the continuing role of everyone’s favorite Christmas elf during the month of December? Cheerfully buying, wrapping and…
Hitting snooze confuses body
You set the alarm for 7 a.m. but hit the snooze button a couple of times before you actually get up. According to Robert S. Rosenberg, medical director of…
Good sleep habits encourage rest
If you do the same things every night before you sleep, you can expect to fall asleep faster and sleep deeper. Called Sleep Hygiene, these considerations…
Sleep deprivation can build up
In the United States, sleep deprivation is now considered a public health epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that 50 million to 70…
History of the British Christmas Pudding
In the traditional song, carolers first enthusiastically sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” then move on to the second verse, which is a puzzling demand…
Ancient, delicious and aromatic British Christmas pudding
Dating back to the 14th century, Christmas pudding is part of the traditional British Christmas meal. The dish, which has evolved considerably in the last…
Fake Uber drivers abound
It’s an expensive scam for victims, and it could be dangerous: Fake Uber drivers insinuate themselves into the taxi lines at big airports, snagging riders…