When Massachusetts Banned Christmas
.When Massachusetts Banned Christmas
Christopher Klein
Ebenezer Scrooge and the Grinch had nothing on the 17th-century Puritans, who actually banned the public celebration of Christmas in the Massachusetts Bay Colony for an entire generation.
The pious Puritans who sailed from England in 1630 to found the Massachusetts Bay Colony brought with them something that might seem surprising for a group of devout Christians—contempt for Christmas.
In a reversal of modern practices, the Puritans kept their shops and schools open and churches closed on Christmas, a holiday that some disparaged as “Foolstide.”
A NEW CHRISTMAS STORY . . .
A NEW CHRISTMAS STORY . . .
This story is better than any greeting card.
The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn't been
anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day to
him. He didn't hate Christmas, just couldn't find a reason to celebrate.
He was sitting there looking at the snow that had been falling for the last
hour and wondering what it was all about when the door opened and a homeless
man stepped through.
13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers
13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers
By Nate Silver GEAR Newsletter DEC 19, 2024 4:00 AM
From poker players to venture capitalists, there’s a mindset to making the most of opportunities, and engineering the odds of success.
I played poker professionally before I ever wrote about politics or built an election model. What really fascinates me about gambling is the mindset that drives this behavior—a way of thinking that unites a cohort I call “the River.”
The River is a sprawling ecosystem of like-minded people that includes everyone from low-stakes poker pros to crypto kings and VC billionaires.
Today is Giving Tuesday, Celebrated in 90 Countries!
Today is Giving Tuesday, Celebrated in 90 Countries!
The Dinar Recaps Team believes in giving back to the helpers who make our world a better place, one community at a time. Nonprofit (NPO) and Nongovernmental (NGO) organizations work on the front lines every day, to make a difference for those in need, to celebrate arts, culture, healthy living, and education for all, among many other causes.
This year, Dinar Recaps has chosen Rise and Share (an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charity) as our 2024 Giving Tuesday charity of choice!
As a charitable organization that serves other nonprofits, all donations to Rise and Share will support their expansion campaign to serve 100 additional nonprofits by the end of 2025. A gift to Rise and Share is a great choice for our readers who care about multiple causes, from animal welfare to youth service, from chronic illness to the arts, from the military to programs for the aging and in underserved communities.
Central Bank Of Iraq Is Pleased To Present The Iraqi Banknotes In Circulation
Central Bank Of Iraq Is Pleased To Present The Iraqi Banknotes In Circulation
This technical leaflet highlights the security features and aims to be a guide to the public as well as to companies and commercial banks handling cash on a daily basis. In addition to the enhanced security features, the banknotes include raised printings to facilitate tactile recognition of the denominations by visually impaired users.
We encourage you to take your time to familiarize yourself with our banknotes and share the information with those around you. The current series of banknotes will be in circulation alongside the old banknotes, and there is no intention to withdraw the older banknotes from circulation.
Thanksgiving Quotes to Share With Your Loved Ones
.70 Best Thanksgiving Quotes to Share With Your Loved Ones on Turkey Day
"There is always, always something to be thankful for."
Country Living Staff Nov 25, 2019
Of course, your Thanksgiving menu is important, but the holiday is so much more than just piling our plates with mashed potatoes. Thanksgiving Day is also a time to show your gratitude for your friends, family, and all that you have in life.
These best Thanksgiving quotes will remind everyone of the reason for the fall season! This list is full of thoughtful words that would make for a great holiday toast or even as a nice Thanksgiving Instagram caption.
The day can be quite hectic, especially if you're hosting this year's festivities—so make sure you read these Thanksgiving quotes for friends and family before November 28, and then save them to read aloud to your guests on Thanksgiving Day.
Or when your day starts to get stressful (and you realize just how many stores are closed on Thanksgiving just as soon as you run out of pumpkin pie ingredients!), just take a moment to scroll through this roundup. We especially love the thankful quote: "Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life.
Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have," which was said by Catherine Pulsifer. It reminds us to be mindful and thankful of all we do have.
We also love these words by Daniel Humm: "What I love about Thanksgiving is that it’s purely about getting together with friends or family and enjoying food. It’s really for everybody, and it doesn’t matter where you’re from." That quote truly encompasses how special the holiday is.
“Bits and Pieces” Posted by Mot at TNT
TNT:
.Mot:......... I said “Mum I’m too old for a teddy bear.”
"My hero is Mom. When I got my own police station she knitted me a teddy bear. I was hoping for a coffee mug.
I said “Mum I’m too old for a teddy bear.”
She said 'Firstly, you’re not. No one is. Secondly, it’s not for you. It’s a trauma bear, for any kid you think needs it.'
Three months later I’m asking a little boy to do a big job. There was a scared bear in my police truck that needed looking after. And, while his world dissolved in sirens and lights that boy kept that bear safe and took him home.
Labor Day, The First Continental Congress Meets In Philadelphia
Labor Day, The First Continental Congress Meets In Philadelphia
September 5, 2022 | by NCC Staff
On September 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress in the United States met in Philadelphia to consider its reaction to the British government’s restraints on trade and representative government after the Boston Tea Party.
The group of colonial luminaries didn’t meet in Independence Hall (which, at the time, was called the Pennsylvania State House). Instead, delegates selected by colonial legislatures met next door in Carpenters’ Hall, which had just been constructed. The State House was already occupied by the Pennsylvania provincial assembly.
12 Entitled Kids Of Millionaires Who Got Humbled Really, Really, REALLY Quickly By The Real World
12 Entitled Kids Of Millionaires Who Got Humbled Really, Really, REALLY Quickly By The Real World
BuzzFeed Sun, July 21, 2024
A while ago, Reddit user u/GhostRxm asked, "What was the best moment you've seen where the real world hit a spoiled rich kid?"
A handful of the submissions in the thread were about kids who had (or whose family) had millions. The stories ranged from funny to straight-up scandalous, so here are the best ones:
1. "A kid I knew won a cool million off a scratch ticket when he was 19. He acted like a big shot, arrogantly buying rounds of drinks for entire bars. He didn’t do anything productive for 20 years.
Then he got the last check — an alcoholic with no savings, no assets, and no skills. He is now in and out of hospitals for alcohol poisoning. He lost his paper-hat job, his girlfriend, and everything else."
“Don’t Quit” From Recaps Archives
DON’T QUIT
When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh.
When care is pressing you down a bit- Rest, if you must, but don’t quit.
The Worst Case Of "Rich Kid Syndrome"
People Are Spilling On The Worst Case Of "Rich Kid Syndrome" That They Have Ever Seen, And Some Of These Might Make Your Blood Start Boiling
BuzzFeed Thu, July 4, 2024
At some point in our lives, I am sure we all have found ourselves interacting with someone who is completely out of touch because of their wealth. And while the person might not be trying to be malicious or trying to flaunt their wealth with what they're saying, it can still leave you with a not-so-great impression of them.
Jessica Walter as Lucille Bluth says, "It's one banana, Michael. What could it cost, ten dollars?" while holding a banana in a luxurious living room
A few months back, Reddit user WaterWire was interested in just that, in particular with people who grew up wealthy, when they asked: "What’s the worst case of “rich kid syndrome” that you’ve ever seen?"
The thread got over a thousand responses. Below are the top and best comments — which will probably make you roll your eyes a few times: