Fun fact of the day…
A photographer took photos of some of the busiest spots in downtown Vancouver on Christmas morning when no one was around.
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/01/vancouver-streets-completely-void-of-life-on-christmas-morning/
The Dutch
Fun fact of the day…
The Dutch burn bonfires of Christmas trees on the street and launch fireworks. The fires are meant to purge the old and welcome the new
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/newyearcelebrations.html
Sorry about no post yesterday… so very sick and was not feeling up for much!
Mincemeat
Fun fact of the day…
Now mostly vegetarian, in Victorian times, mince pies were made with beef and spices
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/50-things-yule-never-know-653613#ixzz2oK2Jng63
Eggnog fans
Fun fact of the day…
Records from the kitchen at Mount Vernon show that George Washington was a fan of eggnog and often served his version, which included rum, rye whisky and sherry, to his visitors
And I love the world again…
Fun fact of the day…
A man disguises himself as a homeless man in Vancouver only to help the people who offer to help him. This man is not homeless at all, he recently paid the rent for a young man who was down on his luck but still offered to help the “homeless” man sitting outside of his bank. This “Santa Claus’ does this every Christmas season, rewarding random acts of kindness.
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/12/homeless-pandhandler-pays-months-rent-stranger/
#VanKiss
Fun fact of the day…
Now in Vancouver you will find mistletoe attached to some lamp poles with a sign saying #VanKiss
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/12/get-vankiss-under-the-mistletoe/
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