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What are some Christmas traditions in Antarctica?

December is a summer month in Antarctica, with the continent experiencing 24 hours of daylight during this time. It is also one of the busiest times at the stations because the people there typically are only staying a short time. There is no build-up to Christmas through decorations, gift shopping, television shows or family traditions. Therefore, Christmas tends to be a quiet time in Antarctica.A traditional meal is generally held on Christmas, with a party afterwards. People will often dress up, sometimes in costumes that took all day to make. If there is a satellite link available, people ..

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Why are there two minutes of silence on Remembrance Day?

In May of 1918, the war raged, causing fear, anxiety and despair among citizens of Cape Town. Sir Harry Hands requested that everyone pause at noon for two minutes of silence. The people of Cape Town repeated this until the Armistice of Compiegne went into effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Reporters in Cape Town told stories of the gatherings to other cities and states. Eventually knowledge of this practice reached England and the other allies. Australian journalist Edward George Honey's letter to the London Evening News in May 1919 is usually credited wit..

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What are great party face-painting ideas?

Good face paintings for children are relatively quick to complete, easy to wash off, and match some of their interests. Younger children may not be able to sit still long enough for intricate designs. Children commonly prefer face paintings of their favorite super heroes, pets and television characters. As of August 2015, some popular animal ideas include butterflies, snakes, frogs, turtles, cats and puppies. Other paintings popular among kids include clowns, princesses, mermaids, Batman and Spiderman.\nAdults are able to sit still for more-detailed designs and may prefer shock value over simp..

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How can you include riddles at a baby shower?

Riddles based on well-known nursery rhymes allow everyone to participate while remaining seated. One possible riddle is, "What was Little Miss Muffet sitting on when the spider sat beside her?" The answer is a tuffet. Another riddle is, "What did Georgie Porgie do to make girls cry?" The answer is that he kissed them. Another example is, "What did the farmer's wife do to the three blind mice?" The answer is that she cut off their tails.\nSimpliFun suggests challenging treasure hunt riddles specifically designed for an innovative, upbeat baby shower. Set the course to include items needed ..

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What are some common gift wish list registries?

In the past, when a recipient made a list of gifts she wished to receive and distributed it to family and friends, she made a wish list. When the wish list was registered with a particular store or retailer, it became a gift registry. However, the gift selections were limited to the retailer's stock. With the advent of online shopping, online gift registries came into being, providing the recipient the flexibility of including into her gift wish list any item from any online store and the added convenience of distributing the list electronically in the form of attractive eCards, save-the-..

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What are some cute ways to ask a guy to a Sadie Hawkins dance?

Simply Family Magazine suggests several other cute and clever ways to invite a boy to a Sadie Hawkins or "girl's choice" dance. One idea is to bake a cake and write the invitation on top in icing. Holding his sunglasses hostage and sending ransom notes until he agrees to go to the dance is another idea.\nA more elaborate creative invitation involves asking a lot of friends to create a flash mob that ends with the invitation to the dance. If a live flash mob is impractical, this idea can be recorded on video, with the video delivered to the boy. Another more elaborate idea is to stage a sc..

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What are some things to include in a short best man speech?

Start the speech by thanking the guests, the groom and the fathers of the bride and groom. Offer a toast to each set of parents on behalf of the newlyweds. Next, break the ice with a joke or a funny story about the groom. Talk about the good qualities of both the groom and the bride, and what they are like together as a couple. Wrap up by leading the guests in a toast to the couple.

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What are some fun Valentine's Day riddles?

Some other good Valentine's Day riddles are "It caused the destruction of Troy, the worst of tragedies, and numerous maladies. Yet it is chased, desired and fought for. What is it? Love," and "Testimony of love, signifier of commitment; all it needs is a bottle of wine and a band that shines. What is it? A proposal." Most riddles about love are appropriate for Valentine's Day, as are love jokes such as "Why is lettuce the most loving vegetable? Because it's all heart," or "What is a vampire's sweetheart called? His ghoul-friend."\nA Valentine's Day scavenger hunt is a ..

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What are some good birthday card verses for a son?

Parents can include their son's favorite poem or song lyrics in birthday greetings as well as well-known poems, such as Rudyard Kipling's poem "If," William Shakespeare's "Sonnet 71," or Alfred Lord Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade." Humorous quotes about sons may also be included, such as Roger Mortimer's "I am very fond of you, but you do drive me round the bend."\nBirthday prayers, blessings and psalms are appropriate for a religious son. Psalm 139:16 discusses the son's birth as appointed by God while John 16:21 expresses the joy the recipient'..

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What are some examples of toasts to the groom?

A toast for a groom should start with a brief personal introduction and an explanation of the speaker's relationship to the groom. When the toast includes funny stories or anecdotes, the content must be in good taste and never mean spirited. It should mention only the bride and the groom and should include content that the speaker can mention in front of anyone who attends the wedding. Keeping a theme for the toast in mind helps when picking the right anecdotes to include. For example, the writer can talk about the groom's bad fashion choices, give funny examples and then describe hi..

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