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#3861
12-15-2018, 03:52 PM
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 Though today they're associated with Christmas, decorated evergreens actually have pagan roots. Ancient Romans and Egyptians adorned their home with the trees for winter, and the practice continued throughout Europe as a ritual for the winter solstice. Finally, in the 16th century, believers in Germanic countries began making the evergreens part of their Christmas celebrations. 
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#3862
12-15-2018, 03:53 PM
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 After hearing that city folk would venture to the country for Christmas trees, entrepreneurial logger Mark Carr came up with a brilliant plan. In 1851, he traveled with his sons from the Catskills to New York City with a few dozen evergreens in tow. The haul sold out within a day, and Christmas tree lots were born.
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#3863
12-15-2018, 03:54 PM
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 Rockefeller Center in New York City first displayed a Christmas tree in 1931. The complex was under construction, and workers pooled their money to buy and decorate a 20-foot fir. The tradition continues today, and the Rockefeller tree is perhaps the most famous in the world (although during the Second World War, the annual Rockefeller Christmas tree stood unlit due to blackout regulations).
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#3864
12-15-2018, 03:57 PM
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 Whether they're in Orlando or Anaheim, Star Wars fans can feel the force on one of two major attractions at Galaxy's Edge. The first offers guests the chance to fly the Millennium Falcon, the faithful starship piloted by heroes of the franchise such as Hans Solo. Visitors will find themselves in the cockpit and tasked with a unique mission to complete, all while trying to keep the ship free from attack.
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#3865
12-15-2018, 03:59 PM
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 Grabbing the most attention in 2019 will be Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a brand new pair of Star Wars-themed lands opening at California’s Disneyland Resort in summer, and at Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort during the fall. Hotly anticipated, the lands will be frequented by favorite characters from the sci-fi franchise, from Wookiee warrior Chewbacca to lovable droid C-3PO.
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#3866
12-15-2018, 04:01 PM
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 Sports lovers will relish a new basketball-focused attraction coming to Disney Springs in the summer. Housed in a modern arena, the NBA attraction will be made up of interactive, multimedia experiences and competitions, designed so that players feel as though they’re in the middle of a pro game. Sporty souvenirs can be purchased at the adjacent store and there will also be a restaurant on site, so you can refuel after a game.
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#3867
12-15-2018, 04:07 PM
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 Italian Rainbow Cookies. They do not technically qualify as cookies (they're basically layers of sponge cake with chocolate frosting and a jelly filling)
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#3868
12-15-2018, 04:10 PM
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#3869
12-15-2018, 04:16 PM
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 Utah to implement the nation’s strictest DUI limit, first state to go to .05. (.08 is the standard nationwide). It takes affect Dec. 30th.
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#3870
12-15-2018, 04:19 PM
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