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Is your child THIS CLOSE to landing on Santa’s naughty list? A survey found that this year, about one in 4 parents are using the threat of no gifts in an attempt at convincing their children to “be good” during the holidays. But is that the right approach? No, say the experts. Dr. Michelle Janning, professor of sociology at Whitman College in Washington state, said that both threats and bribes can backfire, especially if you don’t follow through, encouraging further misbehavior and causing stress to young children. Instead, the experts recommend positive reinforcement. Dr. Susan Woolford, a pediatrician at the University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor, suggests: “Rather than saying, ‘Oh, what a good girl’”, try “‘Wow, that’s so good how you helped Mom pick up the toys.’” Using rewards for good behavior can help, but it not a good idea that food be one of those rewards.
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If
you’re planning on buying Hot Wheels cars as a gift this holiday
season, you won’t get any points for originality. The collectible
cars are the bestselling toy in the world, according to market
research firm Circana, and their popularity shows no signs of hitting
the brakes 56 years after their introduction. Mattel sells 22½ Hot
Wheels cars per second, or 709 million cars per year. And priced as
low as $1.25, they actually cost less than they did in 1968, when
they sold for 69–89 cents [up to $8 in today’s dollars].
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Jim Carrey could don the iconic green mask once again. He recently revealed that he’d be open to reprising his role in a sequel to his 1994 comedy “The Mask”. He said to Comicbook.com: “If somebody had the right idea, I guess… I said I’d like to retire, but I think I was talking more about power-resting. Because as soon as a good idea comes your way, or a group of people that you really enjoyed working with…things tend to change.” Last week, he also admitted that he would return for a “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” sequel, if they “could figure out the Grinch” costume.
Forget owning your childhood home — how about buying a piece of cinematic history? Or, in Macaulay Culkin’s case, a little bit of both. The former child star, who became a sensation for his portrayal of ‘Kevin McCallister’ in “Home Alone”, has revealed that he noticed when the iconic Winnetka, Illinois home where the film was shot went on the market in May – and he even considered buying it. Why? Well, not so he could set up elaborate booby traps. Culkin told a crowd at a theater during a screening of the movie that he “had half a mind to buy it — just for giggles.” He went on to say he wanted to turn his old fictional home into a “movie fun house” where people could sled down the stairs, just like Kevin does in the movie. So why didn’t he? Quote: “I got kids. I’m busy, man.”
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A survey found that 3:18pm on Christmas Day is the peak time for family fights.
Sunday, a 94-year-old Pennsylvania man married his 89-year-old ex-wife. Fay Gable and Robert Wenrich were first married in November 1951 and had 4 children together. But they divorced in 1975, and both remarried, remaining with their new spouses until the spouses died. The story goes that Gable and Wenrich maintained a good relationship and often attended family events together. And they recently decided it was time to tie the knot again. Between the 2 of them, they have 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and twin great-great grandchildren. The reunited couple’s daughter told a reporter that he said Fay “was the first love of my life. I never thought I’d get her back. And now that I did, I’m not wasting any time”. She also said the couple carry on “like two teenagers in love.”
“Heading” the ball while playing soccer (aka football) may cause more brain damage than previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers from the Radiological Society of North America looked into the links between directing the ball using one’s head and neurodegenerative diseases such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The study found that soccer players who headed the ball at higher levels exhibited abnormality of the brain’s white matter — a region of the brain where aberrations indicate severe traumatic brain injuries.
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✓ It takes 100 lbs. (45kg) of rain water to produce a single pound of food from the earth.
✓ Hot water freezes faster than cold water.
✓ 7,000 new insect species are discovered every year.
✓ According to a 2005 Bristol University study, birds prefer to “leave their droppings” on white cars.
✓ Beer is twice as fizzy as champagne.
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53% of people will do THIS on their phone on Christmas Eve. What is it?
Answer: Check work emails
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Wyoming police are reminding people to decorate their homes for Christmas – and maybe not their cars — after a driver was pulled over whose vehicle was completely covered with colorful lights. The Wyoming Highway Patrol shared a photo on Instagram showing the festive Ford Mustang. The post said: “As the holiday season approaches, we would like to remind you of a Wyoming statute” which says that “no person shall drive or move any vehicle…with any lamp or device thereon capable of displaying a red or blue light visible…” The post said that while decorating a car “might look cool and be festive, we would to remind you that it is illegal. Please remember to stay safe when celebrating this season!” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mw9yj54v
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UNIQUE CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD:
☆ German Christmas Markets – Some cities host impressive ‘Christkindlmarkts’, where people can shop hand-made souvenirs and seasonal-themed treats, like lebkuchen and pfeffernüsse. Some of these outdoor markets and villages date back 500 years.
☆ British Polar Bear Plunge: Hundreds of people in Brighton, England schedule a Christmas Day dip every year – wearing just a swimsuit and a Santa hat. It is also practiced in London, Dublin, and many other cold places around the world.
☆ Japanese KFC Feast: While Christmas is not a huge celebration in Japan, a fairly new tradition has emerged in which families enjoy a feast of Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day.
☆ Norwegian Hiding of the Brooms: Dating back centuries, the act of hiding all the brooms in the house is said to deprive the witches and evil spirits of finding something to ride on.
☆ Venezuelan Roller Skate Tour: Before some people in Caracas head home to enjoy their Christmas feast of tamales, hundreds head to church on roller skates. Roads are closed to cars so people can safely partake in this unique annual tradition.
☆ Czech Shoe-Throw for Love: Young unmarried women are said to predict their romantic futures by standing with their backs to their house and tossing a shoe over their shoulder. If the toe points toward the door, wedding bells might be ringing soon, but if it points away, they’ll need to wait another year for true love. Family and friends gather to watch this playful tradition.
☆ Filipino Building of Giant Lanterns: 11 villages in San Fernando create giant lanterns in an annual competition known as The Giant Lantern Festival. People from all over the country gather to see the elaborate collection of lanterns, some of which can reach 20 feet high.
☆ Eat Fried Caterpillars in South Africa: The Pine Tree Emperor Moth — also known as the Christmas caterpillar — is covered in different colors and is said to give a little extra luck in the New Year to all those who eat it. It is considered a delicacy by those who partake.
☆ View the Yule Goat in Sweden: People construct a giant straw goat, which is over 42 feet high, 23 feet wide, and weighs over 3 tons. A live stream of the event is available until the New Year.
☆ Austrian Krampus Parade: Here, while St. Nicholas rewards nice boys and girls with presents, his evil accomplice, Krampus, is said to capture the naughty children and take them away in a sack. The half-man, half-goat costume is designed to frighten kids during the parade, which has grown in popularity across Europe.
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