Current Events for December 4, 2012Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11:21 am
Christmas card arrives after 93 years
Talk about snail mail! This card mailed on December 23rd, 1914 from Alabama, Nebraska took 93 years to travel to what should have been about a 750 mile journey to its final destination in Oberlin Ohio.
A Great Christmas Tradition
For most of us buying the right Christmas tree and putting up the ornaments is work enough. Not for the Addis Family however. Their Christmas routine involves creating something special - Lego brick by Lego brick.
Video Of The Week - Xmas Greetings From The Forest Animals
In this cute Christmas video, birds, deer, owls, hedgehogs and other wild creatures, lip synch a British Christmas favorite, Stop the Cavalry.
Eden Project's Unique Christmas Tree
As with any other place this time of the year, a 10m (33ft), beautifully decorated Christmas tree is the focal point of all Christmas activities at Cornwall's Eden Project. However, this is no ordinary Douglas Fir or Pine tree.
Santa Penguins Bring Christmas Cheer To South Korea
Christmas has come early for the lucky children in South Korea - And not in the form of the Ho-Ho-Ho kind of Santa Claus, but a much cuter penguin version. Except in this case, the penguins dressed up as both Santa and reindeer!
Is This The World's Most Expensive Christmas Tree?
Think you spent too much on your tree this year? Think again - This 42ft. beauty that currently decks the lobby of Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace Hotel is estimated to be worth an astonishing $11 million USD.
Video Of The Week - Lighthouse Turns Into Ice Sculpture
Nothing brings out the spirit of Christmas better than some fluffy white powder. However, this year thanks to the extremely cold temperatures in certain parts of the world, having a 'White Christmas' has been elevated to a whole new level.
Addis Family Simply Cannot 'Lego' This Christmas Tradition!
Many families have fun traditions during this time of the year. Some decorate the tree together, while others bake cookies. For the Addis family it involves building giant Lego structures, a ritual that began 18 years ago, when their first son Tom was born.
Video Of The Week - Track Down Santa!
If you live anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, you are probably counting down the number of hours before the generous jolly man in the red suit, sneaks down the chimney and floods your Christmas tree with gifts (or coal).
Shijiao -The Town Where Your Discarded Christmas Lights R.I.P.
Around this time every year, millions of American households not only toss out their Christmas trees, but also, millions of strands of burnt-out Christmas lights. While they are purportedly placed for recycling, most would end up in trash if it were not for a tiny town called Shijiao located all the way in Southern China.
It's Diwali, The Festival Of Lights
Today, millions of Hindus, Jains and Sikhs all over the world are celebrating Diwali. Also known as Deepavali or the Festival of Lights, it is one of the most eagerly awaited and widely celebrated Indian festivals.
Just In Time For Christmas - Real-Life Transformers Suits!
Right about now, you are probably getting ready to pen your Christmas wish list. If you like most people are already inundated with all the smart gadgets possible, here is an idea that may appeal to you - A life-size Transformers suit!
23rd Makeover Of Sweden's Ice Hotel Is Fabulous And Freezing!
Most hotels are lucky if they go through one or two renovations during their lifetime. However this hotel in the tiny village of Jukkasjarvi, Sweden gets a complete makeover every year because believe it or not, it is carved entirely from Ice blocks lugged in from the nearby Torne River. What's even more stunning is that the hotel gets increasingly fabulous each year!
Video Of The Week - Holiday Season Begins in Earnest in Rio De Janeiro!
With just 22 days left before the big day, Christmas trees are starting to light up in cities all around the world. While each one is stunning in its own way, some are really outstanding, like this floating creation that is an annual tradition at Rio de Janeiro's, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, since 1996.Join Class
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