Send Chanukah Gelt

Over 2,000 years ago, a king named Antiochus took over the land where the Jewish people lived and tried to stop them from practicing their religion. A small group called the Maccabees, led by Judah Maccabee, fought back to protect their freedom. Even though they were outnumbered, they won and reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem.

When they cleaned the Temple, they found only one small jar of oil to light the menorah. It should have lasted for one day, but it burned for eight days. This was considered a miracle and is the reason Hanukkah is celebrated for eight nights.

Today people celebrate by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and enjoying foods cooked in oil.

But does Hanukah gelt have to be milk chocolate? Why not dark?

What is your favorite gelt? Send some chocolate to those less fortunate. This is the time of year to spread some holiday cheer!

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Yule have a funky holiday - Xmas Kwanzaa and Hanukah music (Spotify playlist)

a holiday playlist on spotify

A holiday playlist that refuses to choose just one vibe. Expect Christmas classics, Hanukkah favorites, Kwanzaa rhythms, New Year’s beats, funky originals, quirky remixes, and modern takes on tradition. 200+ songs to keep spirits high for 12 festive hours.

#holidaymusic
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M9VAXUaJXbsSsrMa7pbHN?si=mH43Tj0ETFKqoYCJEv0PpQ

#christmas #hanukah #kwanzaa #holidays

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Happy 4th of July

Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

Americana Spotify Playlist
on Spotify

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Thanksgiving and COVID-19

Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are meaningful and fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19. The safest way to celebrate is to celebrate with people in your household. If you do plan to spend Thanksgiving with people outside your household, take steps to make your celebration safer.

As cases continue to increase rapidly across the United States, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people you live with.

Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu.

Read more on the CDC website.

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Give the coolest gift basket filled with international treats

Want to stand out from the other fruitcakes?  Send one of these cool international gift baskets filled with treats you won't normally find in the snack aisle.

Browse the various assortments from around the globe

Enjoy all the holidays—whatever you celebrate or however you say it!

Crăciun fericit · Wesołych świąt Bożego Narodzenia · God Jul · Veselé Vánoce · Buon Natale · Feliz Natal · Vrolijk kerstfeest · Joyeux Noël · Frohe Weinachten · Feliz Navidad · Happy Hanukkah · Happy Kwanzaa · Boxing Day · Ōmisoka

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Korean


Mexican


Eastern Europe


Poland

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Deep Fried Turkey - Safety - How to Safely Deep Fry Turkey on Thanksgiving

Everybody loves deep-fried turkey. But every year there are people who risk life and property trying to fry a bird. The fear of burning your house down is real.

If you've always wanted to try to fry, and you've decided that this is the year you'll take the plunge of deep-fried turkey, please don't burn your house down. Follow some basic safety tips to avoid injuries.

Tips to having a safe and happy Thanksgiving

If you decide to deep fry a turkey, follow these tips to prevent fires and injuries:

• Place the turkey fryer outdoors, on a level surface, in an open area away from homes, fences, sheds, over hangs and other structures.
• Never place the fryer on a wooden deck or porch or in a garage or carport.
• Leave at least 2 feet between the fryer and the propane tank.
• Keep the fryer in full view at all times.
• Keep children and pets away from the fryer.
• Check the oil temperature often. If you see smoke coming from the oil, turn off the gas right away.
• Completely thaw and dry the turkey before frying. Adding a partially frozen or wet turkey to the pot makes the oil splatter a lot, causing a fire or explosion hazard.
• Cover bare skin before adding or removing food from the fryer.
• Raise and lower food slowly to avoid splattering or spilling oil.
• Use the right amount of oil. To find out how much oil to use, read the fryer's instructions, or:
• Place the turkey in the pot.
• Fill with water until the turkey is covered by an inch of water.
• Remove the turkey and pat dry.
• Mark the water level in the pot.
• Dump the water, dry the pot, and fill oil to the level marked.

If the fryer catches fire, call 911 right away. Do not try to put out a grease or oil fire with water.

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Turkey Fryer Fire Facts

• Cooking fires peak on Thanksgiving Day.
• Between 1998 and 2005, the Consumer Product Safety Commission had 112 reports of fires or burns related to turkey fryers.
• Most fires from turkey fryers occur while the oil is being heated, before the turkey is added.
• Contact with hot oil can cause serious burns.

Reprinted from firesafety.gov

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Holiday Gift Giving? Low price USB gadgets for friends or be your Office Secret Santa

Ugh, it's time for the gift exchange.

Tough economic times are hitting everywhere, and the holiday gift giving tradition hasn't been granted financial immunity. People are thinking twice before buying big ticket toys, instead opting for smaller, more thoughtful gifts.

If you're continuing the retail tradition of gift giving, take a look at some USB gadgets which may just quench your gifting desires, especially for coworkers.


There's the wildly popular USB Humping Dog! For about $12 you can be the hit of the office (or be sent to Human Resources department, depending on the work environment).

For your hostile work environment, try a Desktop USB Missile Launcher, sure to win friends and overpower cubicles.

There are USB Fans, and there are fans:

Know a Doctor Who Fan? get a Doctor Who Tardis USB 4 Port Powered Hub Station.

Star Wars fanatics? How about USB R2D2 or Darth Vader Collectible USB 4-port Hub.

And who doesn't know at least 10 Simpsons fans? For them, a Jumpin’ Banana Simpson’s USB Desk Light.

For your Environmentally friendly pals, get them a USB Robot Owl.

Seems like the list of USB gift ideas just goes on. Here is a list from Amazon's USB Toy shop. http://www.tinyurl.com/Cool-USB-Gadgets

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