Today we visit with authors Anne Serling and Marc Scott Zicree. Today would have been the 100th birthday of Rod Serling (Twilight Zone)
Anne is Rod's daughter. Her book is called "As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling" and it talks about him as a person. https://amzn.to/41JLpPV
Marc Scott Zicree is also an author of the book "Twilight Zone Companion, 3rd Edition" (Expanded and Revised) https://amzn.to/4056fbd
TODAY IS A SPECIAL DAY! (A special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
December 25th
Christmas Day
National Pumpkin Pie Day
Mari Lwyd
Twelve Days Of Christmas
A’phabet Day Or No “L” Day
Chanukah Begins
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So, it turns out that come Dec. 25, over half of us will need to fake our excitement – or use our “resting gift face” to mask our disappointment with a gift we receive. A poll of 2,000 adults in the US who celebrate winter holidays looked at the phenomenon of “resting gift face”, or RGF, which is the expression a person gives – either intentionally or not — when they are given a gift that poses confusion or questions (like “Is this a gift?”) — and misses the mark. The survey found that over the past 3 years, the average person has received 2 gifts they simply didn’t like. The top reasons people had to activate their RGF was incomplete wrapping, cited by 14% of respondents, followed by crumpled or old materials (13%), and mismatched holiday themes (12%). So, what should you do when this happens to you? Most people err on the side of politeness, saying they’d likely respond to the misguided gift-giver with a, “thank you for thinking of me” (27%), “I love it” (23%), or “I really appreciate this” (21%).
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Life is about to become unfair all over again. Disney+ has ordered a limited 4-episode “Malcolm in the Middle” revival, with original series stars Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston all returning. Disney said in a statement: “Malcolm in the Middle is a landmark sitcom that captured the essence of family life with humor, heart and relatability…and we’re so excited to welcome the original cast back to bring that magic to life again.” Malcolm in the Middle originally aired on Fox from 2000-06, winning 7 Primetime Emmy Awards for writing and directing, and 2 for guest star Cloris Leachman.
Nicole Kidman almost left Hollywood for good in 2008. After moving to Nashville and giving birth to her first daughter with Keith Urban, the Oscar winner thought she was “pretty much done” and wanted to turn her full attention to her family. Then her mother stepped in. Kidman said to CBS News: “We were living on a farm, and that’s when my mother said, ‘I wouldn’t give up completely. Keep a finger sort of in it.’ And I’m like, ‘No, no. I’m done now. I’m done.’ She’s going, ‘Just listen to me. Keep moving forward. Not saying that you have to do it to the level you’ve been doing it, but I wouldn’t give it up completely.’” Kidman took the advice to heart, and 3 years later, she scored her third Oscar nod for her role in “Rabbit Hole.” Her new film “Babygirl” opens Christmas Day.
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Saturday, December 21st, is the shortest day of the year.
A former Michigan resident attempted to return a library book that was 50 years overdue — but the library told him to keep it. Chuck Hildebrandt, who now lives near Chicago, was recently looking through the books on his shelf when he spotted a copy of “Baseball’s Zaniest Stars” by Howard Liss, and noticed it had a Dewey decimal number on the spine. That made him realize he had checked the book out from the Warren Public Library on Dec. 4, 1974. While visiting Detroit for Thanksgiving, he tried to return the book, but was told it is no longer in the system, and there was no record of his having borrowed it. Librarians told him he could keep the book, and he would not be charged the 25-cents per day overdue fee — which would have totalled $4,563.75. Hildebrandt is now trying to crowdfund the amount of that waived fee to donate to a nonprofit.
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✓ The Human genome includes as many as 145 genes that have jumped from bacteria, fungi, other single-celled organisms, and viruses.
✓ Polar bears have black skin.
✓ Even Antarctica has an area code. It’s 672.
✓ The first footprints on the moon will remain there for a million years.
✓ Netflix was conceived after its co-founder racked up $40 in late fees for a VHS rental.
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When it comes to shopping, 6% of us have done THIS during the holidays. What is it?
Answer: Called in sick to Christmas shop.
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A woman who celebrated her 106th birthday at her Ohio retirement home credits her long life to a positive attitude — and a love of Fireball whiskey. Florence Hackman, nicknamed “Fireball Flo” after her love of the liquor, received complimentary bottles and merchandise from the manufacturer for her 105th birthday. She turned 106 on Monday, and her retirement home said on Facebook that Fireball Flo still closely follows her fav sports team, the Cincinnati Bengals — and still attends daily happy hours with her friends.
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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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Deaf Couple Always Serving Others Is Stunned When A Secret Santa Has A Gift For Them. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news