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NAMES OF SANTA by Kathy Wolfe

Most of us think of Santa Claus as the jolly fat man in the red suit, but around the world, this holiday character has a different name and appearance. This week, Tidbits travels the globe to examine diverse and unique names for Santa. • The name of St. Nicholas is a familiar one, and is thought to be beginning of the giftgiving legends. Born around 280 A.D. in what is now Turkey, this monk had a reputation for his kindness, giving away his inherited wealth, and helping the sick and poor around the countryside. The best-known tale is of St. Nicholas rescuing three poor sisters from being sold into slavery, providing each of them with a dowry for a suitable marriage. Because St. Nicholas died on December 6th, that became his feast day. On the night of December 5th, German and Dutch children put a boot or shoe outside the front door, hoping for gifts and sweets to be delivered during the night. • Bavarian folklore depicts a companion for St. Nicholas, Knecht Ruprecht, who determines if children have been behaving and saying their prayers. If not, he shakes ashes at them, or leaves a stick in their boots instead of treats. turn the page for more!

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NAMES OF SANTA (continued): • Christkind, the German word for “Christ Child,” referred to an angel who accompanied St. Nicholas on his travels, bringing presents to children in Switzerland and Germany. He was similar to a sprite or fairy, with blond hair and angel wings. • Finland’s Christmas figure is named Joulupukki, which literally translates “Yule Goat.” His origins are in Norse mythology, where he drives a wagon drawn by goats. His garb is red leather pants and a tight, fur-trimmed red leather coat. According to Finnish legend, Joulupukki and his wife live in Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland, where they are assisted by tonttu, which are not elves, but rather dwarflike humans. • Jultomten bears gifts in Sweden, riding in a sleigh led by the Julbocker, the goats of the god of thunder. He’s a gnome who dresses in red, lugging a sack loaded with goodies. In Denmark, he is known as Julemanden, and his sleigh is pulled by reindeer. • Pere Noel delivers gifts to French children, treats small enough to fit in the shoes they have left out for him, typically candy, money, or small toys. The children place their wooden shoes by the fireplace, filled with carrots for Pere Noel’s donkey, Gui, the French word for Mistletoe. Pere Noel is accompanied by Pere Fouettard, who delivers spankings to naughty children. Pere Noel visits on December 5th, St. Nicholas Eve in France, and then returns on Christmas Day. • In Louisiana’s French Cajun culture, Papa Noel is modeled after Santa Claus, but is transported in a small boat drawn by eight alligators.

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Countdown to Christmas With Old Holiday Cards It’s fun to figure out what the coming festive weeks of family life will look like with this countdown-to-Christmas activity. Get started right now to give meaning, structure and surprise to the busy month. First, find your bundle of stashed-away 2016 holiday cards or other cards you have saved through the years. Choose enough for each day counting down to Christmas. Aim for cards that are fairly similar in size, and that are blank on the reverse side of the front of the card. You also can use printed photos from years past, depicting special times like cutting down or decorating a Christmas tree or going caroling or sledding. Let school-age kids cut off the front of each card and set them aside for the project. If there is writing on the back, they can measure and cut out plain paper the size of the card, and affix it to the backside with glue. Stack the fronts of the cards and photos, face-side up, in a pile. Measure and punch one hole at the top center of each card/photo. Punch two holes, 2 inches apart, at the bottom of each card/photo. Loop a stationery ring through each of the bottom holes, creating a mini-book. Flip the stack over and, with the rings at the top, number the backs of the cards with the dates counting to the 25th. Using your calendar as a reference, write a family activity or reminder by the number for each day. Include favorite family traditions and have fun making up new ones. For example, “Bake cookies,” “Craft ornaments,” “Pick up Aunt Jane at the airport.” Include a birthday if there is one, or add an inspirational thought or conversation starter, like “Share with the family the best Christmas gift you ever gave.” Decorate with stickers or cutouts, if you wish. Once you have done the first activity, lift up that card and hang the countdown cards on the wall or a bulletin board in your kitchen or family room from the single hole at the top. The next activity in December will be revealed with a colorful card or photo above. Your kids will look forward to flipping a card each day until Christmas. No peeking ahead!

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* On Dec. 13, 1776, American Gen. Charles Lee leaves his army, riding in search of female sociability at Widow White’s Tavern, even though Gen. George Washington repeatedly urged Lee to reinforce Washington’s position on the Delaware River. British soldiers captured Lee at the tavern two days later. * On Dec. 17, 1843, Charles Dickens’ classic story “A Christmas Carol” is published. Dickens’ father was thrown into debtors’ prison in 1824, and 12-year-old Charles was sent to work in a factory. Dickens wrote about the miserable treatment of children and the institution of the debtors’ jail in several novels. * On Dec. 12, 1901, Italian physicist and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi succeeds in sending the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean. Detractors had told him the curvature of the earth would limit transmission to 200 miles or less. * On Dec. 11, 1936, Edward VIII becomes the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne following his scandalous decision to marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson. * On Dec. 16, 1960, two airplanes collide over New York City, killing 134 people on the planes and on the ground. Christmas presents carried by the plane’s passengers were strewn all over the streets, and multiple fires burned for nearly 72 hours. * On Dec. 14, 1980, a CIA report claims that the Soviet Union delivered nearly $7 billion worth of military assistance to Third World nations in 1979, and made over $8 billion in arms sales the same year. Syria, Iraq and South Yemen were the primary recipients. * On Dec. 15, 2001, Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after a team of experts spent 11 years and $27 million to fortify the tower without eliminating its famous lean. When completed in 1360, the tower was already leaning, having been built on marshy ground.

NAMES OF SANTA (continued): • Russia’s fabled gift-giver is a woman named Babouschka, a name that means “grandmother” or “old woman” in Russian. She is said to have turned down a trip with the Wise Men to see the Baby Jesus. Another version is that she misled the Wise Men on purpose, giving them wrong directions. She very quickly realized her sin, and spent many years trying to find Baby Jesus and give her gifts to Him. When her search was fruitless, she began giving the gifts to children found along the way, hoping one of them might be Jesus. • Italy’s Babbo Natale is a skinnier version of the North American Santa Claus, who commands his reindeer Cometa, Ballerina, Fulmine, Donnola, Freccia, Saltarello, Donato, and Cupido. However, the true gift giver in Italy is Le Befana, the old woman who delivers gifts on Epiphany, January 6. Similar to Russia’s legend of Babouschka, Le Befana lived on the road taken by the Wise Men to locate the Christ Child. She was invited on the journey, but declined, later realizing her mistake. La Befana flies on her broomstick and drops down Italian chimneys on the Eve of the Epiphany, leaving gifts. • The Dutch were strong celebrators of St. Nicholas Day, giving him the name of Sinter Klaas, derived from Saint Nikolaos, or Sint Nikolaas. He dressed as a bishop and rode a white horse over the rooftops distributing gifts. Dutch immigrants brought the tradition to America, and the name was modified to Santa Claus. In 1809, author Washington Irving published “The History of New York,” which contained a collection of Dutch stories, many of which featured Sinter Klaas, described as large man wearing a red waistcoat, blue tricornered hat, and yellow stockings. Irving jokingly referred to him as the patron saint of the city

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* It was 20th-century French journalist, poet, aristocrat and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery -- best known for his novella “The Little Prince” -who made the following sage observation: “A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” * Eggplants weren’t always the deep purple color we know today; originally, the vegetables were white. The color, paired with the ovoid shape, is how the eggplant got its name. * If you live in Rochester, New York, you’re doubtless used to dealing with the hazards and inconveniences of snow and ice. It’s America’s snowiest city, after all, averaging 94 inches every winter. * Those who study such things say that paternity leave can have significant domestic impacts. Research shows that men who take a few weeks of leave when they have an addition to their family spend more time on domestic chores and taking care of the kids than men who don’t. They cook more, and they’re even 50 percent more likely to do laundry. The most interesting finding, though, is the fact that these changes are long-term; the effect tends to last the rest of a man’s life. * Those who suffer from nescience are unlikely to know what “nescience” means – an absence of knowledge. * The first wristwatch was made by an English clockmaker in 1571. Described as “a wristlet in which there was a clocke,” the watch was presented as a gift to Queen Elizabeth I. * If you’re like the average human, you have about 615 hairs for every square centimeter of your skin.

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* Buy an extra gift and wrap it, just in case you have forgotten someone. If you pick something gender-neutral, you could keep it for yourself if it goes unneeded. You won’t be caught off-guard when someone you forgot to put on your list stops by with a gift for you. * Here’s a great rule of thumb when planning a large holiday dinner: For every side dish that requires extra preparation time, plan for one or two that don’t. For instance, if you are preparing a casserole with many ingredients or complicated instructions, serve a package of vegetables that requires nothing more than steaming. If you are preparing a time-consuming dessert, buy a prepared pie or fresh fruit salad and whipped topping. Don’t overstress yourself in the kitchen.

* “In my family, you come to a holiday dinner with your own plastic containers for leftovers. If you don’t bring your own, you don’t go home with tomorrow’s lunch. Mom instituted this rule after the first Thanksgiving when all the kids had moved out. We practically cleaned her out of Tupperware!” -E.Y. in New Mexico * Want to beat clutter but need to start slowly? Try this trick: Put a date label (the peel-off kind) on seldom-used items. Then if you use the item, remove the sticker. In a few months, re-evaluate what items still have stickers. * Soak cloudy glassware in hot vinegar for 15 minutes to clear them up. Wash good crystal by hand only, never in a dishwasher. * “New use for an old, useless key: Keep one handy to use as a bootscrape.” -- I.G. in North Carolina

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To Your Good Health By Keith Roach, M.D.

Waking Up With Racing Heart DEAR DR. ROACH: Two separate days in the past month, I woke up in the middle of the night after being asleep for about four hours and realized that my heart was beating extremely fast. I waited a few minutes and, just as I was wondering if I should go to the emergency room, my pulse started to slow down. I had no other symptoms other than my heart racing. I am a 25-year-old female with no other health problems. My roommate said she thought it could have been caused by stress. I’m scared it will happen again. Should I go to the hospital if it does happen again? -- S.C. ANSWER: Waking up with your heart racing can be due to anxiety, but that isn’t a common presentation for anxiety, which usually is in response to stressful situations (or anticipating one). Waking up with a racing heart is more likely to be due to a heart-rhythm disturbance, such as a reentrant AV nodal tachycardia. The most common reason for this is having two pathways from the top of the heart (the sinoatrial node) through the midpoint (the atrioventricular node), which then goes on to the ventricles. A circular pathway can get set up down the abnormal fast pathway and up the slow one (or vice versa) causing a very fast heart rate. I would not wait for it to happen again but would go see a doctor and maybe get connected to a

NAMES OF SANTA (continued): • It’s believed that the name Kris Kringle was initially Krishkinkle or Belsnickel among America’s Pennsylvania Dutch in the 1820s. The name translates from the German “Nicholas dressed in fur.” According to legend, the stern-faced Belsnickel showed up unannounced at children’s homes, ringing a bell and carrying a bag of cakes, nuts, and candies, along with a stick. Children recited a verse to the gift-giver, and if they had been good throughout all the year, Belsnickel would toss treats on the floor and depart. However, naughty children received a spanking with his switch. • England’s Father Christmas dates back to the 1500s during Henry VIII’s reign. He was a giant of a man dressed in green or scarlet furlined robes, and was greeted during his visits with mince pies and milk or brandy, left out for him by English children. His visits were on December 6, but when England abandoned keeping the Feast Day of St. Nicholas, Father Christmas began coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve, similar to the tradition of Santa Claus. • It was Clement Clarke Moore’s 1822 poem “An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas,” what we know today as “The Night Before Christmas” that changed our perspective of Santa Claus. Moore’s poem gave Santa his sleigh led by reindeer, his jolly laughter, and his skill of navigating up and down chimneys. In 1863, political cartoonist Thomas Nast drew a cartoon of Santa for “Harper’s Weekly” magazine that started the modern Santa image. Over the years, Nast updated his illustrations until his 1881 drawing that depicted Santa with his round belly, white, beard, red-and-white suit, and sack of toys, along with a North Pole workshop and elves.

Holter monitor or event monitor. Both track your heart rhythm for extended periods of time. Once you have a diagnosis, you can be treated, with radio waves to destroy the abnormal fast pathway or with medication if it ends up being the condition I am concerned about. READERS: The booklet on heartbeat irregularities -- whether too fast, too slow or out of rhythm -- explains this potentially deadly condition and how it is treated. Order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 107W, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: A good friend of mine has an unusual problem. Every time he eats fresh tomatoes, he gets pimples. Is this an allergy? It never fails to cause pimples. -- E.D. ANSWER: Yes, I have heard that before. Fresh tomatoes, but not cooked ones, seem to cause some people to have an acne breakout, at any age. Other acidic foods, especially citrus, seem to cause that reaction, too. It’s not a true allergy. Acne is a complex condition, and it starts with a hair follicle being blocked by excessive skin cell growth, causing a plug in the follicle. This allows skin bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes, to grow in the oily substance normally used to lubricate the skin and hair follicle. It’s called sebum. While there is some evidence that diet can worsen acne, it isn’t exactly clear how that works. Most cases of adolescent acne are primarily due to the hormonal changes causing increased sebum production.

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1. Is the book of Ruth in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In 2 Kings 13, what prophet ordered a king to shoot arrows out of a window? Paul, Job, Elisha, David 3. How many books of the Bible (KJV) are only three letters long when spelled out? 0, 1, 2, 3 4. What prophet saw “the tents of Cushan in affliction”? Japheth, Noah, Hezekiah, Habakkuk 5. Who said, “Lord, increase our faith”? Jonah, Disciples, Moses, Jacob 6. From Joel 2:6, what shall all faces gather? Sunlight, Blackness, Fear, Warmth

1. LITERATURE: What 20th-century author wrote a short story titled “Gimpel the Fool”? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Sometimes called “the second most visited home in America,” what Memphis, Tennessee, estate was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only mountain in North America that exceeds 20,000 feet? 4. FIRSTS: Who became the first woman in the British Parliament in 1919? 5. HISTORY: The International Committee of the Red Cross won what prize in 1944? 6. SCIENCE: In forensic science, what is dermatoglyphics? 7. MOVIES: In one of the movie’s classic songs, how much sugar does Mary Poppins say is necessary to make the medicine go down? 8. MUSIC: What is the classification for an album that sells 10 million copies? 9. EXPLORERS: What European explorer was the first to reach the Mississippi River in 1541? 10. MEDICAL TERMS: What is a more common name for the malady called pityriasis capitis?

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POINSETTIAS

It’s the holiday season and time for the display of poinsettias! Here are the facts on the bestselling potted plant in North America. • American diplomat Joel Roberts Poinsett was a South Carolina legislator and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives before being appointed the first Ambassador to the new Republic of Mexico in 1828. While touring Mexico’s southern Taxco region, Roberts, an amateur botanist, discovered a beautiful flamered blooming shrub growing by the side of the road. He was so fond of the plant that Poinsett sent home clippings to his plantation near Charleston. He continued to breed the plant in his greenhouse, sharing plants with others, and the plant was given his name in the United States. However, for all his efforts, Poinsett couldn’t extend the bloom time of just a few days. It wasn’t until the 1960s that horticulturists were able to breed plants that extended that time. • Growing wild in Mexico, the perennial shrub, botanically known as Euphorbia Pulherrima, can reach heights of 15 feet (4.6 m). Prior to Poinsett’s visit, the plant, which blooms in December, had been used by the Mexicans to decorate their churches, calling it the “Flower of the Holy Night,” referring to Christmas Eve. The Since the 14th century, the Aztecs had used the poinsettia leaves to dye fabric, as well as using the milky sap for medicinal purposes, such as controlling fevers. • The bright red parts of the plant are not the flowers, but rather the leaves that change color as a reaction to the plant forming flowers. The true flowers are the yellow clustered buds in the center, known as cyathia. When choosing a poinsettia plant, those with flowers showing little or no yellow pollen will stay in bloom longer.

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If you’ve always prided yourself on being completely independent and have delayed being categorized as a senior, this might be the time to reconsider that. Here are some thoughts: * Are you getting the correct property-tax relief? While your area might specify that you get a certain percent off your taxes because you’re a senior, it’s always possible that a clerk didn’t enter your information correctly. Ask. * Are you shy about asking for your discount at restaurants or other places? Don’t be. Those dollars can add up. If you’re a member of AARP, it’s worth the yearly membership fee if you take advantage of the discounts. Check its website (aarp.org) and click on Discounts. New glasses, groceries, travel, your wireless plan with AT&T, car rental, restaurants and more -- it’s all there for the taking. Be sure to always carry your AARP card with you, and get used to asking, “Do you offer senior discounts?” You’ll learn that many places do give discounts, but only if you ask. * Safety calls: Many senior centers or small towns have a Good Morning program where seniors receive (or make) a call to let them know all is well. If you don’t check in or answer the phone, your emergency contact is called. If you have no emergency contact or neighbor listed, someone will come to your door to make sure you’re OK. * Home help: Some communities have a weekend each year when groups help seniors with painting a porch or room, raking a yard and much more. Sign up! * Be aware that not all “seniors” are the same. In some places you don’t qualify for discounts until age 65. Or maybe it’s age 50, or 55 or 62. You only need to ask.

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by Sam Mazzota

Responsible Reptile Ownership DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Why are some species of reptiles illegal to own in certain states, like New York? -- Darren in Fort Myers, Florida DEAR DARREN: Reptiles ranging from tiny turtles and lizards to iguanas and boa constrictors are popular pets and can be found in many homes. They are odorless, fairly quiet and mostly keep to themselves in a contained environment. However, as The New York Times reports, many states have concerns about how reptiles are obtained, housed and transported before they come into a home as a pet. These methods can have a terrible impact on the environment as well as the welfare of the animal. A 2014 investigation into a major wholesaler found that 80 percent of the reptiles and amphibians in its care were sick, injured or dead due to overcrowding, stress and poor hygiene and nutrition, the Times reports.

Capturing healthy reptiles in the wild can impact the local ecology, but the alternative, breeding in captivity, can create increased susceptibility to disease. Reptiles and amphibians also need a lot of attention and care to thrive in a captive environment, something many owners don’t consider. Up to 75 percent of them die in their first year after being brought home. New York’s reptile laws, like others, are meant to discourage bringing in pets that, if they escape, can damage the local ecology, and to comply with state health requirements. If you decide to own an amphibian or reptile, do your part by first learning as much as you can about caring properly for the pet. Follow your state’s laws about exotic pets, and source only from reputable dealers. Find a veterinarian who specializes in these pets and get a checkup as soon as you purchase one.

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Getting tired of turkey and all of the fixins that go with it? How about a special grilledcheese sandwich with a bowl of soup. 1/4 cup Kraft fat-free mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 6 tablespoons Oscar Mayer or Hormel Real Bacon Bits 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (4 1/2 ounces) shredded Kraft 2 Percent Milk Cheddar cheese 8 slices reduced-calorie white or whole-wheat bread 1. Plug in and generously spray both sides of double-sided electric contact grill with butter-flavored cooking spray, and preheat for 5 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and onion. Add bacon bits and Cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine. Evenly spread about 1/4 cup cheese mixture over 4 slices of bread, then top each with another slice of bread. 3. Evenly arrange sandwiches on prepared grill. Lightly spray top of sandwiches with butter-flavored cooking spray. Close lid and grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until bread is toasted and filling is hot. Serve at once. Serves 4.

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POINSETTIAS (continued): • Poinsettias have long had the reputation of being poisonous. A university study indicated that a 50-lb. (22.7 kg) child would have to consume in excess of 500 leaves to have a harmful effect. However, while not technically poisonous or fatal, it still isn’t a good idea to eat the leaves. Eating leaves can lead to stomach irritation, including vomiting and diarrhea. The sap can also cause a skin reaction to those with a latex allergy. • Today, in addition to the bright red plants, there are more than 100 varieties of Poinsettias, including pink, white, yellow, purple, salmon, and speckled. The plants contribute over $250 million to the U.S. economy. • Most folks choose to purchase a new poinsettia each year, but devoted horticulturists can get their plants to bloom again the following year. Continue to water the plant until March, then cut the stems to 6 inches (15.2 cm). In June, repot the plant in a larger container, and keep it in a sunny window. The poinsettia can be kept outside as long as the temperature doesn’t dip below 50 degrees F (10 C). Beginning in September, the plant requires 14 hours of uninterrupted darkness every day for eight to ten weeks, and can be kept in light only from 8 AM to 5 PM. Even turning on a light briefly during the dark hours will delay the flowering. • Since the mid-1800s, the United States has observed December 12 as National Poinsettia Day. This is to commemorate the day that Joel Poinsett died in 1851. Following his stint as the Ambassador to Mexico, Poinsett served as Secretary of War, and was a co-founder of the National Institute for the Promotion of Science, a predecessor of the Smithsonian Institute..

1. Rusty Staub, in 1970, when the franchise was located in Montreal. 2. Jim Rice, in 1978 (15 triples, 46 home runs). 3. In October 1960, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio State and Purdue were ranked in the top 10. 4. David Robinson, in 1992. 5. Pittsburgh’s Jake Guentzel (also in 2017) and Boston’s Roy Conacher (1939). 6. It was 1904. 7. Branden Grace, at the British Open.

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