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Volume 67 | Number 15
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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES AND DESERT AREA FOR 65 YEARS
Boost your holiday cheer at home during a socially distant season
In This Issue
Senior News.........................................2 Pets and Holiday Decorations..............3 Winter Citrus Fruit Salad.......................4 The First Christmas Card......................8
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nfortunately, many Americans will be unable to celebrate the holidays with their extended family and friends in person this year, making it all the more important to boost holiday cheer at home. Here are few festive ideas for getting into the holiday spirit during this socially distant season.
1. MOVIES: What was the theme song for the 1997 movie âTitanicâ? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is an espadrille? 3. FIRSTS: Which company was the first to use an assembly line to manufacture its products?
Donât skip out on the decorations: You may not be hosting any houseguests, gatherings or big meals, but this shouldnât be the year to skip out on the fullscale decorating you typically enjoy. Lights, trees, garlands, stockings and wreaths can evoke favorite memories of past seasons and invite hope for future ones all season long. You can even set up a video conference to enjoy the camaraderie of decorating with far-off loved ones.
than the keys themselves. Integrated Bluetooth audio lets you connect your device wirelessly to the musical keyboard, so you can play all your favorite holiday music through its powerful stereo amplification system.
Deck the halls with music: Add a digital piano to your holidayscape to help elevate the mood with Christmas carols and other seasonal tunes. Consider Casioâs line of PX-S console digital pianos, which have a striking design that fit any room, dĂŠcor and mood. A glossy top panel and unibody case evoke a luxurious acoustic grand in a sleek case thatâs barely larger
Add favorite aromas: Now that you have the sights and sounds of the season covered, donât forget its delicious scents. Your nose will know the holidays have arrived when you bake that first batch of gingerbread cookies or light candles in scents like evergreen and peppermint. You can even try simmering a pot of water and add aromatic ingredients to
⢠Pine cones have genders. Male pine cones shed pollen and female pine cones make seeds. When the wind blows pollen into the female cones, the seeds become pollinated. ⢠Cats are believed to be the only mammals that donât taste sweetness.
4. TELEVISION: What was Margeâs maiden name on the animated comedy âThe Simpsonsâ?
⢠In 1978, DC put out a âSuperman vs. Muhammad Aliâ comic book. While the plot deals with hostile aliens, the bookâs main highlight is the whooping Superman gets in a sparring match with âThe Greatestâ! ⢠Early cosmetic surgeons used a procedure known as paraffin wax rhinoplasty, in which they would inject hot liquid wax into a patientâs nose and mold it into the desired shape. Not only was this dangerous, but, no surprise, it really didnât work.
it such as cloves, cinnamon sticks and rosemary.
5. FOOD & DRINK: What are the main ingredients in a modern mince pie?
Send seasonâs greetings: Set aside an afternoon to compose and send holiday cards. This endof-year tradition allows you to reconnect with the people you care about most and can help lend the season a touch of normalcy.
6. U.S. STATES: This city has two prominent nicknames, and one of them is The Crescent City. What is the city and state?
While you may not be making your usual visit to relatives or throwing your annual bash, there are many creative ways to make the most of the season and create happy memories for years to come.
7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby puffin called? 8. ADVERTISING MASCOTS: What product did Mr. Whipple represent for more than 20 years? 9. GEOGRAPHY: What is an old name for north China? 10. MATH: What Arabic number is the equivalent of the Roman numerals MCMLX? Š 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6
⢠Canada eats more macaroni and cheese than any other nation in the world. ⢠There is a town in India called Santa Claus. ⢠Ever wonder how the tradition of leaving hand and footprints in front of Graumanâs Chinese Theater in Hollywood got started? By accident -- when silent film actress Norma Talmadge stepped on wet cement. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.