Jar cap photo frames for Christmas decor
New York AP describes turning jar caps into circular photo frames by tracing photos, cutting, pressing inside caps, and adding ribbon to create hanging loops. Three frames on a ribbon form a vertical wall display or tree ornament, offering an inexpensive eco friendly gift idea.
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New York
At Wits End by Erma Bombeck
A reflection on Christmas mercy and racism inspired by Bombeck's essay. A Glenmary priest shelters a malnourished Black man, faces community bias, and finds unexpected kinship on Christmas Eve amid tragedy.
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Erma Bombeck
Meat Loaf Variations with Seasoning and Cheese Substitutes
A cooking note suggests adding poultry seasoning to meat loaf mixtures for variation. It also notes Romano as a flavorful substitute for Parmesan in recipes.
Music can boost Christmas joy in Kalamazoo
The AP reports the American Music Conference notes a strong return of traditional carol singing at home this Christmas Eve. Families plan tree trimming, children join on instruments, and teachers suggest interactive caroling activities with simple drums, rhythm sticks, and accompaniment.
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Kalamazoo
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American Music Conference
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Rudolph the Red Nose Still Guides Christmas Eve
Rudolph reaches middle age as the famous glowing reindeer guides Santa and the eight reindeer to homes worldwide each Christmas Eve. Created in 1939 by Robert L. May, the character gained lasting fame through songs films and books, born from an office party parody and developed to give children a story of an outcast who is beloved in the end.
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Rudolph
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Robert L. May
Montgomery Ward
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W.C. Fields
Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo
Thawed Fish Handling and Historic Squash Note
Guidance warns against keeping thawed fish beyond a day and advises thawing in the refrigerator. It also notes older recipes from the 1920s reference Des Moines squash, now known as acorn squash.
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Des Moines
Creator of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
May wrote the poem that inspired the Rudolph tale and booklet published in 1939. Johnny Marks set the verse to music in 1949, Gene Autry made it a best seller, and Rudolph became an international Christmas symbol. May later rejoined Montgomery Ward and retired in 1970.
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Gene Autry
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Evanston
Chicago
Couple Celebrates 25 Years With Open House
Mr and Mrs Ralph Bagwell of Zeigler are honored guests as their three children host an open house reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 15 Circle Township Building Zeigler They wed December 30 1950 in Piggott Arkansas Bagwell works at Old Ben mine and Mrs Bagwell teaches sixth grade in Royalton
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Piggott
Ark
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Old Ben No
Royalton
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