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• The tree was originally a Mother’s Day gift to Mrs. William E. Myers in York. When National Park Service (NPS) employees asked the Myers family about donating the tree, they agreed. Mrs. Myers even fed the workers homemade soup as they prepared “her” tree to become the nation’s tree. • The National Christmas Tree is located in the Ellipse, which is part of President’s Park near the White House. All of the area surrounding the White House, its grounds, including the Ellipse, Lafayette Park, Sherman Park and more have been part of the National Park System since 1933. • The first National Christmas Tree was not a live tree but was also an evergreen. The President of Middlebury College in Vermont, President Calvin Coolidge’s home state, donated a 48foot balsam fir to be placed on the Ellipse in December 1923. This “first” tree was cut down and sent to Washington. President Coolidge flipped the switch to light the tree on Christmas Eve. • Washington, D.C., is also home to another famous Christmas tree. The Capitol Christmas Tree, also known as the “People’s Tree,” has been harvested from one of the country’s national forests since 1969. Staff at the National Forest Service headquarters work with national forests’ staffs across the country to select a wellshaped evergreen tree, with the final decision made by the Architect of the Capitol. • It is a huge honor, and many celebrations take place in the state chosen to send the Capitol Christmas tree to the nation’s capitol. The 2011 tree was sent from the Stanislaus National Forest near Sonora, California. The tree traveled about 4,500 miles on its journey to stand at a place of honor for many Americans and others to see.
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● On Dec. 10, 1901, the first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, on the fifth anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel. Although Nobel offered no public reason for his creation of the prizes, it is believed that he did so out of moral regret over the lethal uses of his invention of dynamite and other explosives. ● On Dec. 11, 1936, after ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII becomes the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. The British government, public and the Church of England condemned his decision to marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson. Edward claimed it was impossible to discharge his duties without the woman he loved. ● On Dec. 5, 1945, five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo-bombers take off from the Ft. Lauderdale Naval Air Station in Florida on a three-hour training flight. They never returned, and no trace of the bodies or aircraft was ever found. The story helped cement the legend of the Bermuda Triangle, an area of the Atlantic Ocean where ships and aircraft are said to disappear without a trace. ● On Dec. 8, 1969, at a news conference, President Richard Nixon says that the Vietnam War is coming to an end. His pronouncements proved premature. In April 1970, he expanded the war by ordering attacks on communist sanctuaries in Cambodia. ● On Dec. 6, 1976, deaf professional stuntwoman Kitty O’Neil sets the land-speed record for female drivers at the Alvord Desert in southeastern Oregon, averaging more than 512 mph. ● On Dec. 9, 1983, “Scarface,” starring Al Pacino as a Cuban refugee who becomes a Miami drug lord, opens in theaters. The film, written by Oliver Stone and directed by Brian De Palma, initially received unfavorable reviews but is now considered a classic. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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● In a survey conducted by the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, it was found that twothirds of Americans believe they are smarter than the average American. ● If you happen to be traveling in India and are passing through the town of Deshnoke, you might want to check out the Karni Mata temple -- but not if you have an aversion to rodents: Karni Mata is the rat goddess. Visitors can dine at the temple, but they have to watch out for the more than 20,000 rats mingling with the guests. Don’t worry, though; if a rat runs across your feet, it’s considered to be good luck. ● Ever wonder what the world’s deadliest animal is? It’s the lowly mosquito. Thanks to the diseases it spreads, it kills more humans than any other animal on the planet. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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OVERCOMING THE ODDS: Born into a musical family in Bonn, Germany, on December 16, 1770, Ludwig van Beethoven was destined to become a musician. He became one of the greatest composers of all time. • Beethoven did not have an easy life. His father was a drinker, probably an alcoholic, and pushed him as a young boy to put music ahead of everything — even sleep and play. He was standing on a stool playing the piano when he was only 4 years old. His father seemed more interested in being the father of a great musician than in loving his son. • Beethoven’s first paid public performance was when he was only 7 or 8 years old, at his father’s prompting. An excellent musician hired by the Prince of Bonn named Christian Neefe heard Beethoven play and knew he had excellent potential as a musician. Neefe started teaching the young boy in a much kinder and more caring way. By the time he was 12, Neefe would actually let him play the organ and direct his orchestra alone! • When Beethoven was around 18 years old, the Prince of Bonn sent him to Vienna, Austria, which was the center of music in Europe. After a short and successful time there, including a chance to play for Mozart, Beethoven returned to Bonn to be with his seriously ill mother. She and his baby sister both died shortly after his return. • With his father still consuming alcohol and becoming more and more irresponsible, Beethoven asked the Prince of Bonn to appoint him head of his family. From that point on, he was responsible for running a household, keeping his father out of trouble and raising his two younger brothers. • Bonn was an excellent place to continue his musical studies, but Beethoven had a great desire to return to Vienna. In 1792, at the age of 22, he gave his father money to care for his brothers and left to pursue his studies. Even though Mozart had died by the time he returned, he was able to study under Joseph Haydn, another famous composer of Vienna. • A short seven weeks after his studies with Haydn started in Vienna, Beethoven’s father died. His brothers joined him in Vienna, and he never returned to his home in Bonn. • Beethoven quickly became a hit thanks to his composing and imaginative piano playing. He was the “rock star” of his day! With success coming his way in the music world, Beethoven struggled with personal issues. He never understood why his father had been such a difficult man to live with. Also, Beethoven never married. He wanted a family of his own but that never happened. • Beethoven’s biggest challenge, and one that would depress and even stop most musicians, started affecting him in 1798 when he was only 28 years old. He was losing his hearing. Many people started noticing moodiness and thought he was unfriendly. • His first big concert featuring his “First Symphony,” happened in 1800, after his deafness started. Beethoven is most famous for writing nine symphonies, which are works played by a full orchestra. He also completed many other works for piano and string quartets. Almost totally deaf by age 47, he composed much of his music without the joy of hearing all of the notes. • Beethoven died when he was 57 years old. In many of his musical pieces, he seemed to be communicating, “Even with lots of problems, if you try hard enough, you can do anything you want, like I did.”
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December 22– January 19
June 22– July 22 Doubt creeps in, and you begin to rethink your plans. Relax, Cancer. Some minor adjustments will make everything right. A fitness goal is reached.
January 20– February 18 Warm wishes add gaiety to your week, Aquarius. A shopping trip with friends turns up some great finds and makes for a very merry time.
July 23– August 22 Boredom sets in at work, but not for long, as the mad dash begins to get things out the door. Don’t worry, Leo. It won’t be easy, but you will finish on time.
February 19– March 20 The wishing well is not dried up. Reveal what it is that you want and watch what happens. Travel plans get ironed out. Get ready to pack your bags, Pisces.
August 23– September 22 Financial concerns take precedence this week, Virgo. Find ways to cut back and create a budget you can live with. An evening of conversation turns you onto a new pastime.
Teen angst makes for trying times at home. Be patient, Capricorn. It will work itself out well before the festivities begin. A change in venue is welcomed.
March 21– April 19 Ties with family grow stronger with a string of events at each other’s homes. A letter finally makes its way to you, and boy, Aries, are you surprised by what’s inside.
September 23– October 22 Think you’re finished shopping, Libra? Think again, as a new round of party invites arrive. Consider gifts that give back for those hard to buy for.
April 20– May 20 Avenues open up, and you’re on the way to financial freedom. A change in dates sends everyone scurrying at the office. Take it in stride, Taurus.
October 23– November 21 Change is in the air. Embrace it, Scorpio. There are good times to be had. Colleagues go gaga over your report. Give yourself a pat on the back.
May 21– June 21 Gift exchanges at home call for different rules than gift exchanges at the office, Gemini. Be aware of the differences and plan accordingly. A new recipe hits the spot.
November 22– December 21 The gossip mill kicks into high gear with an announcement. Don’t add fuel to the fire. Say what you know and leave it at that, Sagittarius.
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Pecan trees are present in many countries but are native only to North America. Pecan pies are wonderful treats that were considered only a Southern (U.S.) holiday pie in years past. • Many nuts are only identified with one state, such as macadamia nuts from Hawaii, filberts from Oregon and almonds, pistachios and walnuts from California. Pecans are a multistate crop with about 75 percent of all pecans grown in 20 states from the Southeast to the Southwest. The top four states for production are Georgia, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. • There are some conflicts about the origin of pecan pie. Many believe that the French came up with the pie in New Orleans after being introduced to pecans by Native Americans. Recipes for pecan pie have not been found dating before 1925. • According to the Karo Syrup website (karosyrup. com), pecan pie had its beginnings with their syrup. The corn syrup, in dark or light, introduced in 1902, definitely helped to spread the popularity of pecan pie. The website says that around 1930: “The wife of corporate sales executive discovers a new use for corn syrup. A mixture of corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla and pecans baked in a pie shell produces the now classic Pecan Pie destined to become a worldclass favorite. Down South, today, that same recipe continues to be called Karo Pie.” • It doesn’t really matter who started making the delicious pies. Whether made with Karo Syrup or another brand, pecan pies are consumed and loved by many today. Just watch your waistline —They are loaded with calories! • There are many pecan festivals in the states where the native nut is grown. Most of them, naturally, have pecan pie contests. • Groves, Texas, home to around 2,500 large, old, but very productive pecan trees, hosts the “official” Texas Pecan Festival every fall. The designation by the state legislature gives the small southeast Texas town something to brag about. • Brunswick, the pecan capital of Missouri, has been holding an annual festival since 1980. Brunswick is also the home of the world’s largest pecan. James Pecan Farms, east of town, is where the “Starking Hardy Giant” pecan was constructed of concrete in 1982. • The Sahuarita Pecan Festival, “the nuttiest festival in Arizona,” is held in an area where pecan orchards need more than rain to grow. Sahuarita is home of the world’s largest irrigated pecan orchard, with approximately 106,000 trees growing on 6,000 acres. • Okmulgee, Oklahoma, was known for its festival and “world’s largest” pecan pie. Unfortunately, that festival was cancelled in 1999, after 25 years of huge pies. • Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico and both North and South Carolina all have pecan festivals as well. All have their own “personalities,” but you can bet that all have pecan pie. • Pecan pie is always a favorite pie in the Southern United States, but many in other U.S. locations and Canada enjoy the pie as well. Still, in nearly every poll, the favorite pie in North America is apple pie. Whether your favorite variety is pumpkin, berry, apple or pecan, as you eat your holiday meals this year, leave some room for pie.
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