The poinsettia, a traditional Christmas flower, originally grew in Mexico, where it is also known as the ‘Flower of the Holy Night’. Joel Poinsett first brought it to America in 1829.
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Rule 5: 12 Days of Christmas – Day 6
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America’s first batch of eggnog was made in the Jamestown settlement in 1607. Its name comes from the word “grog”, meaning any drink made with rum. Non-alcoholic eggnog is popular as well.
Rule 5: 12 Days of Christmas – Day 5
Santa’s Helper
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It has returned..
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Chaos everywhere!
Since the internet went down on Friday after FCC Chair Ajit Pai removed Obama era regulations on internet service providers, we’ve learned that Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller had obtained thousands of transition team emails back in August.
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The old English custom of wassailing was to toast to someone’s long life at Christmastide and was the forerunner for the tradition of Christmas caroling. In the 13th century St. Francis of Assisi began the custom of singing carols in church.
Rule 5: 12 Days of Christmas – Day 3
Most wonderful time of the year..
