miniSCOOP: REWIND ~ A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY
"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house ..." This famous poem first appeared on December 23, 1823, in a New York state newspaper. But who was the author?👇🏽
🎙️ Your miniSCOOP Report:
We first published this interview in 2023 ~ celebrating 200 years of this popular poem's first mysterious appearance. We thought in this busy news year, you might appreciate some more insight on this holiday legend!
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🗞️ The Weekly Roundup:
The week began with news of a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. By week's end, we learned more about the victims. P.S. In 2022, Jenna sat down with the executive director of ALERRT (a national leader in active shooter training), Pete Blair, Ph.D., on what it takes to stay safe. In light of this week's school shooting, you may find this interview helpful.
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In other news, the Federal Reserve announced a rate cut, we awaited a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and we saw the first "severe" case of bird flu in the southeastern United States. Finally, drone sightings in New Jersey prompted the response of federal agencies.
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🗣️ Conversation Starters:
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: more on the mystery. A quick breakdown of the poem's origins, a link to the original, plus a special exhibit from the New York State Library.
Christmas tree lights: a twinkle through time. Over 150 million light sets are sold in America each year, illuminating more than 80 million homes. The history of holiday lights is a bright story beginning outside the laboratory of Thomas Edison.
A new study shows that taxi drivers have lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease. This further builds on previous studies detailing cognitive benefits of learning to navigate cities from memory.
The “oldest known stone tablet” with the 10 Commandments sells at auction. Initially discovered over 100 years ago, the tablet sold for more than $5 million.
Southwest lays out changes to upcoming assigned seating. Southwest Airlines – the third-largest airline in the U.S. – has been known for its open-seating policy for over 50 years. But changes are coming.
And that's your miniSCOOP!
❤️,
Jenna and the SHN Team
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