🎄CHRISTMAS EDITION

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📅 Mon 🎅 Dec 25 🎄 CHRISTMAS EDITION!
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🌲 Christmas Curiosities
🎁 To Regift of Not to Regift?
🎅 Unwrapping Christmas: 7 Intriguing Facts
⛅️ Weather + 🎭 Events
🎖️ Local Business Directory + 💁‍♂️ Feature your Business

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To Regift or Not to Regift: Navigating the Holiday Dilemma

Christmas can be expensive, especially when buying gifts for a wide circle. If you're on a tight budget, consider regifting as an option. It's an effective way to declutter your home and manage finances, but it requires careful consideration. Here are a few key rules for successful regifting:

1. Don't Regift Just to Save Money: Ensure the gift is something you'd genuinely buy for the person.

2. Remove Old Gift Tags and Rewrap: Give the gift a fresh presentation.

3. Remember the Original Giver: Avoid regifting back to the person who gave you the item.

4. Be Mindful of Trends and Time: Avoid regifting outdated items.

5. Avoid Regifting Family Heirlooms: Some items are too sentimental to regift.

6. Put Thought Into It: Make sure the regift is meaningful to the recipient.

7. Regift in Moderation: Don’t make it a habit, especially within the same social circle.

8. Be Honest: If caught, own up to the regifting.

9. Consider Donation: If an item isn't suitable for regifting, donating it is a great option.

Remember, the essence of regifting is thoughtfulness, not just a means to save money. Done right, it can bring joy to someone else while helping you manage your holiday budget.

Unwrapping Christmas: 7 Intriguing Facts That Would Astound Even Santa Claus

1: Why does Santa live in the North Pole?

The famous political cartoonist Thomas Nast established Santa's official residence as the North Pole in several illustrations in the 1800s. At the time, there had recently been a series of expeditions to the Arctic, and the North Pole was thought of as a mythical, magical place.

2: Why do we kiss under the mistletoe?

This popular kissing tradition may have its roots in Norse mythology. Frigg, the goddess of love, promised to kiss anyone who passed under the berry-laden plant after it saved her son's life. It wasn't until the 18th century, however, that the Christmas custom picked up steam in England.

3: It's a Wonderful Life was a box-office flop.

Believe it or not, the enduring Christmas classic initially bombed at the box office. It wasn't until 1974, when its copyright expired and television networks could air it for free, that it cemented its place as one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time.

4: Jingle Bells was the first song played in space.

On December 16, 1965, the classic Christmas song was broadcast during NASA’s Gemini 6A space flight, according to Guinness World Records.

5: How did the tradition of Christmas trees begin?

Germany started the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century, when Christian families set up trees in their homes and decorated them with lighted candles.

6: The NORAD Santa Tracker began with a wrong number call.

Every Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) adjusts its satellites to track Santa on his journey around the world. The famous holiday tradition all started in the 1950s when a young child accidentally called a NORAD command center looking for jolly old Saint Nick.

7: What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?

Bing Crosby’s classic song "White Christmas" is not only the best-selling Christmas song, but the best-selling single of all time.

Today is…

December 25th marks the annual celebration of Christmas, a day known for family gatherings, honoring a significant Christian tradition, engaging in festive customs, and sharing holiday joy. Over centuries, Christmas has transformed into a global event that blends religious significance with secular enjoyment, offering a variety of enjoyable activities for families and communities. From our family at Huntingdon Valley Insider to Yours… MERRY CHRISTMAS!

🎄Pro Holiday Light Displays:
The Macy’s Christmas Light Show
Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show
Lumino City Holiday Lights Festival
Holiday Garden Railway
A Longwood Christmas
Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights & Holiday Village
Electrical Spectacle Light Show

🎄Local Home Holiday Light Displays:
Brendan Cir & Terwood Rd, Huntingdon Valley
2188 Schaeffer Rd, Abington
600 Orchard Way, Hatboro
Maloney Lights 644 Cypress Rd, Warminster
Overlook Ave, Willow Grove (Lights synched to music every day 5-7pm)

Mon Dec 25
Merry Christmas!
Follow The Star: A 2023 Adventure
Month-Long Grand Illumination

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