It’s the Fourth day of Christmas and you’ve just received four calling bird, sometimes know as colly birds or collie birds (which are actually blackbirds). Today’s score: you currently have 22 gifts – four calling birds, six French hens, eight turtledoves and four partridges in their respective pear trees (when do these trees become aContinue reading “Have you not heard of Avian Flu?”
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Did you even mentioned that you liked birds?
Once again, if you’re keeping score, you currently have, three French hens, four turtledoves and three partridges with their trio of pear trees (10 gifts.) The three French hens symbolize the three theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. The hens, being french, will not associate with the common turtle doves – leave plenty ofContinue reading “Did you even mentioned that you liked birds?”
Don’t forget the distribution of tzedakah
Tonight is the third night of Hanukkah. Last year, your bathroom linens remain relatively clean but your heart and home are empty of visiting love one. This year, We’re sure your home is bursting with the various mishpocha, soiling your hand towels. Remember that ACME Eagle Hand Soap comes in a powdered form, excellent forContinue reading “Don’t forget the distribution of tzedakah”
I Want To Hold Your Hand went on sale
December 26, 1963 –The Beatles release their first hit single in the United States: I Want To Hold Your Hand with I Saw Her Standing There on the b-side. It’s their first single issued by Capitol Records; within months the group becomes a Stateside sensation.
Tonight’s the first night of Kwanzaa.
Although it may seem like it, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday; it is a celebration of heritage and culture. Kwanzaa means “first fruit” in Swahili.
Our gift count (Day Two)
If you’re keeping score, you currently have two turtledoves and a pair of partridges in their respective pear trees (four gifts – remember we’re counting the partridge and a pear tree as a unit.) Begin taking extra copies of free daily newspapers – you’ll need it in a major way. (The gift, the two turtleContinue reading “Our gift count (Day Two)”
Today is the start of Mulchfest 2024.
MulchFest is an annual event held by the Department of Parks & Recreation that provides New Yorkers with the opportunity to bring their holiday trees to be recycled at designated sites across the five boroughs. For more information, visit the Parks Department’s Mulchfest page. It turns out that you can actually eat parts of yourContinue reading “Today is the start of Mulchfest 2024.”
Wishing well with a golden bell
Today is St. Stephen’s Day. The citizens of the British Commonwealth denote the day by putting on trunks and gloves to beat each other bloody silly. Another reason to appreciate the American Revolution – a peaceful December 26th. If you are starting your Christmas shopping for 2025, you’re either way ahead of the curve orContinue reading “Wishing well with a golden bell”
Rashomon premiered in the US
December 26, 1951 –The film that introduced Akira Kurosawa to world audiences, Rashomon, starring Toshiro Mifune and Machiko Kyo, opened in the US on this date. During shooting, the cast approached Kurosawa en masse with the script and asked him, “What does it mean?” The answer Akira Kurosawa gave at that time and also inContinue reading “Rashomon premiered in the US”
We all went of the Mystery Tour for the first time
December 26, 1967 – 57 years ago today, The Beatles gave their fans a Christmas present – Magical Mystery Tour was shown on the BBC on this date. After its premiere on BBC1 on this date, in 1967, Ringo Starr apparently rang up the BBC complaining that the movie got poor ratings because it wasContinue reading “We all went of the Mystery Tour for the first time”
