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Heroes of Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center
A Little Holiday Pun/Fun
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Christmas is most truly Christmas when
we celebrate it by giving the light of love
to those who need it most.
) YouÕre just in the (Saint) Nick of time.
TreeÕs a crowd.
There's nothing sadder in this world
than to awake Christmas morning
and not be a child
Step right up, jingle Þle.
If you want to experience the true meaning
of Christmas, give something to someone
who can offer nothing in return.
Icy what you did there.
You need to branch out.
I always have the Þnal sleigh.
I once bought my kids a set of
batteries for Christmas with a note
on it saying presents not included
ItÕs always good to have elf-conÞdence.
You know how to make a fa-la-la-la-lasting
A Christmas miracle is when your
family doesnÕt get into a single
argument all day.
Happy Holidays
Christmas Traditions around the World
Sweden
Iceland
Similar to the 12 days of Christmas in the US,
Iceland celebrates 13. Each night before
Christmas, Icelandic children are visited by
the 13 Yule Lads. After placing their shoes by
the window, the little ones will head upstairs
to bed. In the morning, theyÕll either have
received candy (if they're good) or be greeted
with shoes full of rotten potatoes if theyÕre
bad. And you thought coal was a terrible gift!
The Netherlands
The Yule Goat has been a Swedish Christmas symbol
dating back to ancient pagan festival. However, in 1966,
the tradition got a whole new life after someone came up
with the idea to make a giant straw goat, now referred to
as the Gavle Goat. According to the ofÞcial website, the
goat is more than 42 feet high, 23 feet wide, and weighs
3.6 tons. Each year, the massive goat is constructed in
the same spot. Fans can even watch the live stream from
the Þrst Sunday of advent until after the New Year when
it's taken down.
Sinterklaas, is the Dutch name for
Saint Nicholas, the man recognized by
children by his long white beard, red
cape, and red miter. Kids put a shoe
by the chimney or back door and wake
up on Christmas morning to Þnd treats
like gingerbread men, marzipan, and
chocolate letters inside.
Calendar
The Twelve Days of Christmas
of Events December
The Twelve Days of Christmas refers to the
First Day of Winter............................................................. 21st
Christmas.......................................................................... 25th
New Year's Eve................................................................. 31st
twelve days between the Christmas Day
(December 25) and the Feast of Epiphany
(January 6). Tradition has it that this is the time
taken by the Three Wise Men (the Magi) to
reach Bethlehem to see the babe in the manger,
Jesus.
A Christmas Blessing
May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope;
The spirit of Christmas which is peace;
The heart of Christmas which is love.
Did You Know?
If you received all of the gifts in the song
"The Twelve Days of Christmas," you
would receive 364 gifts.
