December 2015 Riddles

Angels, stars, and holly leaves, Sleighs and bells, Christmas trees, All these symbols of Christmas cheer, Leaving only crumbs as they disappear.   Highlight here for answer: sugar cookies     A single point with branches four, Cold and clear and brightly white, A guiding light still shining bright, Leading three from shore to shore. […]

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Interesting Facts: Halloween

Halloween can be a fun or horrifying holiday. That really depends if you get tricked or treated. Here are some Halloween Facts I found: Source: www.randomhistory.com The first jack o’-lanterns were actually made of turnips Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas The owl is a […]

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Interesting Facts: 100 Years Ago, 1915

It can be fascinating to think back to years past and what was the big news of the time. Here are some interesting things I found about this time a hundred years ago. Source: www.onthisday.com June 27—Temperature reaches 100ºF (38ºC) in Fort Yukon, Alaska (the state record) October 3—7.8 earthquake shakes Pleasant Valley, Nevada October […]

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