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• In 1857, James Lord Pierpont was the music director at a Savannah, Georgia church when he composed a happy little winter tune he entitled “One-Horse Open Sleigh,” later known as “Jingle Bells.” Just a few years later, he was composing “We Conquer or Die” and “Strike for the South,” Civil War marching songs. Pierpont wasn’t a native Southerner, and was in fact the son of a staunch abolitionist from Boston. • “Jingle Bells” was used as a part of a practical joke played by Gemini 6 astronauts Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford during their December, 1965 spaceflight. They radioed back to Mission Control that they had sighted some type of flying object that looked “like a satellite…a command module and eight smaller modules in front” with a pilot “wearing a red suit.” This was followed up by their rendition of “Jingle Bells,” accompanied by a harmonica and sleigh bells they had smuggled aboard the craft. That Hohner’s harmonica and those bells can be seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, displayed as the first musical instruments played in space. (turn the page for more!)

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• Two record producers from Denmark came up with the idea of splicing together recordings of dogs barking into the pattern of songs. In 1955, the two used five dogs – Dolly, Pearl, Pussy, Caesar, and King – to create The Singing Dogs performing “Jingle Bells,” a rendition that has become a well-known holiday favorite of most radio stations. • Written in 1864, “Up on the Housetop” is the second-oldest secular Christmas song, after “Jingle Bells.” It was composed by Benjamin Hanby, who wrote 80 other songs, before perishing from tuberculosis at age 33. It seems that Hanby was inspired by Clement Moore’s poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” the first piece of writing that spoke of Santa’s sleigh and his reindeer landing on rooftops. The most wellknown recording of this song was by cowboy singer Gene Autry in 1953. • “Silent Night” comes to us from the German language, from words written by Father Josef Mohn, a priest in a tiny Austrian village. “Stille Nacht” was set to music in 1818 by the church organist Franz Gruber, who wrote the music for guitar, since the church’s pipe organ was in disrepair. • Written in 1943 in the midst of World War II, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” was written to honor GI’s serving overseas and their families. Composer Kimball Gannon sang the song for singer Bing Crosby while the two were playing golf to get his opinion. Crosby recorded the tune, which was a chart-topper for eleven weeks and became Crosby’s fifth gold record. When Gannon died in 1974, he bequeathed the rights to the song to the American Heart Association, which has benefited from the gift since that time. (continued on next page)

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Don’t Let Holidays Stress Your Pets It’s that time of year again: the mistletoe comes out, the tree is lit up (as is Uncle Fred), the aroma of baked goods and ham or turkey wafts through the house, and friends and family crowd into each other’s homes for parties, dinners and gift exchanges. This can be a lot of fun for the humans, but for many pets, the holidays are a time of great stress. Whether dog, cat, hamster or goldfish, Christmas and New Year’s bring a risk of increased anxiety and health issues from an influx of unfamiliar people, altered daily schedules, noise, tempting foods and more. Here are a few guidelines to help keep your pets comfortable and healthy during this hectic season: * Keep pets as close to their daily routines as possible: feed, walk, play with and do other regular activities at the same times. * Make sure dogs and cats are kept out of the kitchen while cooking and baking is going on: Many ingredients in holiday dishes can cause digestive issues, and some foods -- like chocolate, onions and grapes -- are poisonous. * Have a plan for pets before holiday gatherings: set up a safe room or kennel cage where they can stay during the party. * If possible, relocate aquariums and terrariums to quiet, dark rooms ahead of holiday gatherings so fish and reptiles are left undisturbed. * If tanks can’t be moved, instruct guests not to touch or tap the glass. You may even want to put a big sign on the side of the tank telling them so. * If you suspect a pet has ingested some of the food, candies or alcohol at a party or dinner, monitor it closely. If the pet shows signs of distress, or excess drooling, lethargy or other symptoms, get to an emergency vet immediately.

• A 34-year-old copyrighter working for the department store chain Montgomery Ward in 1939 was the creator of one of the season’s most beloved characters, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Robert May was given the assignment of coming up with a story for a holiday promotional booklet for distribution to customers to replace the coloring books they had circulated in previous years. May, who had been teased as a child for his shyness and short stature, used the same theme for his red-nosed reindeer, who was made fun of for being different. Montgomery Ward sold nearly 2.5 million copies that year. When they reissued it in 1946, sales were 3.5 million copies. Unfortunately, because May was an employee of the store, Ward’s owned the copyright, and it was several years before May convinced them to allow him the rights. In 1949, May’s brother-in-law penned one of the most loved holiday tunes of all time, based on the story. Cowboy singer Gene Autry recorded the song and sold over two million copies the first year. • The name Johnny Marks might not be familiar to you, but you’ve certainly heard his compositions hundreds of times. Johnny Marks was the brother-in-law of Robert May, and the one who set “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to music. But that wasn’t his only Christmas song by any means. Marks also gave us “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “The Night Before Christmas Song,” “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” and “When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter,” among many others. • The English melody “Greensleeves” was composed in 1580, but it wasn’t until 1865 that William Dix wrote the poem “The Manger Throne,” which was fitted into the “Greensleeves” tune. We know this Christmas carol as “What Child Is This?”.

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CHRISTMAS MUSIC (continued): • Composed by Irving Berlin in 1940, “White Christmas” made its debut in 1941 on the NBC radio program “Kraft Music Hall,” sung by Bing Crosby. Crosby didn’t record the song until the following May, and the song was used in the movie “Holiday Inn” later that year. The song was given the Oscar for the Best Song of 1942. It’s the most-recorded holiday song, with more than 500 versions over the years, selling more than 100 million copies around the world. • “Carol of the Bells” is a Ukrainian folk song originally titled “Shchedryk.” It tells the story of a swallow flying into a home to sing of a bountiful year that will follow. It was first performed in Ukraine on New Year’s Eve, 1915, and in the United States, at Carnegie Hall in 1921. In January, 1921, the composer of the song, Mykola Leontovych, was murdered by a Soviet state security agent for his participation in the Ukrainian independence movement. • “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was written in 1966 as part of the Dr. Seuss TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Dr. Seuss wrote the lyrics to this classic. Thurl Ravenscroft was the vocalist for the song. You may not remember Ravenscroft’s name, but his voice is most recognizable as Tony the Tiger in ads for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, when he growls, “They’re g-r-reat!” • “O Little Town of Bethlehem” was composed by an Episcopal clergyman, Phillips Brooks, who visited the Holy Land in 1865. He was so inspired by his surroundings that he penned a poem of his thoughts in 1867, words that were set to music by the organist at his Philadelphia church.

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For many people, the new year is a time for making resolutions and eating certain foods for “luck.” On New Year’s Day, eating greens, blackeyed peas and cornbread are thought to bring financial reward. While I’m not superstitious, I do believe in the health benefits of eating greens. Greens include any vegetable in the cabbage family that doesn’t form a compact head, like collards, mustards, turnips, spinach and kale. There are several varieties of tasty and unusual types of greens, so be bold and experiment! Dark, leafy greens such as spinach, kale, collards and mustard greens are an excellent source of many nutrients. Greens contain high amounts of vitamin A and iron, as well as some calcium. Greens also are packed with antioxidants and are a wonderful addition to any diet. If the stems of the greens are tough, don’t throw them away. There are nutrients in the stems, so chop them up into small pieces and freeze them. You can add the stems to soups and stews, saute them along with onions, or add them to dishes just as you would carrots. Pot liquor, the highly seasoned liquid that is left after the greens are cooked, is full of vitamins and minerals and is a nutritious drink.

PHOTO CREDIT: Depositphotos The practice of combining different types of greens is called a “mess of greens” in the South. Cooking a mixture of greens along with pieces of pork is an integral part of African and AfricanAmerican culinary history. During times of slavery, if greens were served one day, the leftover pot liquor and a pan of cornbread often made the meal for the next. My vegetarian version for preparing a mess of greens retains the flavorful soul of the recipe, but is much healthier. While I don’t personally believe in luck or eating certain types of food on the first day of the new year, a dish of dark, deliciously fresh greens makes me feel blessed all year long! MESS OF GREENS 4 pounds greens (mixture of kale, collards, mustard, turnips or spinach) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 1 jalapeno, diced 6 cloves of garlic, diced 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons salt, divided 2 tablespoons pepper, divided

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This week, Tidbits focuses on that little pest that everyone loves to hate, the mosquito. • The word “mosquito” has its origins in the Spanish language, translating to “little fly.” They are part of the same family as houseflies and fruit flies. • Water is a requirement for all mosquitoes to breed. Just a few inches of water, such as a puddle after a rainstorm or a birdbath, are enough for the female to deposit eggs. After obtaining a full meal of blood, she rests for a few days digesting the blood as the eggs develop. She will lay up to 200 eggs. Her lifespan won’t be much more than two weeks. • You’ll never be bitten by a male mosquito, only a female. She needs protein for her eggs, and must feed on blood in order to reproduce. Her mouthparts are much more specialized than the males to provide for her blood sucking. While she is busy feasting on humans, the male feeds solely on flower nectar. The female’s pointed mandibles pierce the skin, while the maxillae have flat, toothed blades. • When the female bites, she injects her saliva into a human’s skin, which acts as an anticoagulant, preventing her mouth parts from becoming clogged. Her saliva causes an allergic response in the human immune system, creating the itchy bump we call a mosquito bite. Did you know that the official name for that bump is a wheal? It continues to itch until the body’s immune cells break down the proteins of the saliva. (continued on next page)

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December 26 is known as Boxing Day in England, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. No, it’s not a day devoted to the sport of prizefighting, but rather a day of goodwill. Read along and learn the facts about this British holiday. • There are differing theories as to the purpose and date of the origin of Boxing Day. Some historians believe the holiday developed during the Middle Ages. Servants, who were required to work on Christmas Day, were given December 26 as a day off. As they were leaving to visit their families, employees traditionally presented them with gift boxes. According to tradition, the Christmas box was made of clay. • Another theory of the origin of this holiday is related to the Feast of St. Stephen. This feast day also falls on December 26, and is named for one of the seven original deacons of the early Christian Church. Stephen was ordained by the Apostles to care for widows, orphans, and the poor. (He was later stoned to death by an angry mob.) Metal boxes were placed in churches for attendees to place coins for the poor, and on December 26, the funds were distributed among those in need. • The Boxing Day gift giving has expanded to include all those who provide a service during the year, such as doormen, mail carriers, tradesmen, and porters. • Since 1871, Boxing Day has been recognized as a bank holiday on which banks, government offices, and the post office are closed. • The British engage in several types of entertainment and activities on Boxing Day. Some swim the icy waters of the English Channel, while others participate in charity events and fun runs. Several prestigious horse races are held that day, along with football games featuring top-rated teams. (continued on next page)

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• In Australia, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is an annual Boxing Day event. Established in 1945, this is one of the world’s top three offshore yacht races and is one of the most difficult. The record setting time for the 630 nautical miles (1,170 km) distance from Sydney to Hobart, Tasmania, was set in 2012, with the winner crossing the finish line in 1 day, 18 hours, 23 minutes, and 12 seconds. • Prior to 2004, Britain’s main Boxing Day activity was fox hunting. That year, the Hunting Act prohibited the pursuit of foxes with hounds in England and Wales. Although an estimated 80% of citizens supposedly oppose hunting with dogs for sport, 250 different hunts with more than 250,000 people in attendance are still held. However, the protocol has changed since 2004, with hunters in traditional red hunting coats astride their steeds still following the sound of the horn, but with the dogs following artificially-laid trails. A fox may be flushed out, but killing it is prohibited. • In the retail world, Boxing Day is similar to the U.S. “Black Friday” day after Thanksgiving, when retailers have gigantic sales with huge price reductions. However, in some areas of eastern Canada, retailers are prohibited from opening on Boxing Day by provincial law, with the intention of providing a day of rest following Christmas Day.

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