Random stuff I find interesting and you may not.
Ahead of this year’s celebration of Hanukkah, here are eight important facts about the holiday: 1. Hanukkah is the only Jewish holiday that commemorates an ancient national liberation struggle in the Land of Israel, unlike Passover, Sukkot/Tabernacles, and Shavuot/Pentecost, which commemorate the liberation from slavery in Egypt to independence in the land of Israel, and … Read more
Camellia has glossy green leaves and vibrant flowers that bloom throughout winter. The shade-loving plant comes in a host of colors, including white, coral, pink, yellow, and red––and some extra-showy specimens display more than one hue. Camellia’s growing habits vary based on variety, with some resembling trees while others take the traditional shrub form. As … Read more
From fruitcake cookies to chocolate saltine toffee, these are the most uniquely popular holiday treats in each state. . . . Alaska: Biscotti In Alaska, holiday bakers are looking for biscotti, the Tuscan cookie baked twice to stay nice for long periods. In Italy, these semi-sweet cookies are an All Saints Day tradition, but the … Read more