Dec. 7, 2009 ‘Tis the season to prevent house fires Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure approximately 2,000 individuals and cause more than $500 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration, there are simple, life-saving steps you can take to ensure safe and happy holidays. By following some of the
Dec. 1, 2009 Sankt Nikolaus visits children at their homes Sankt Nikolaus Day, Dec. 6, is a part of the German Christmas tradition when children receive small gifts in shoes they leave outside their door overnight.The holiday is set aside to commemorate Bishop Nicholas of Myra, who lived in the 4th century. According to one legend, this clergyman gave gifts
Dec. 1, 2009 Advent wreath marks traditional beginning of holiday season The four Sundays of Advent mark the beginning of Christmas celebrations, and with it the beginning of the church year. The time of Advent, or the weeks leading to Christmas, has existed in the Western church since the 6th century and was originally a time for fasting. It wasn't until the period of
Nov. 30, 2009 Test your alcohol and drug use IQ Answer the questions below and submit them to 52mdos.sgoha@spangdahlem.af.mil. The first person to submit the quiz with all questions answered correctly will receive his or her choice of available prizes.1. The Air Force has a zero-tolerance policy regarding illicit drug use.True___ False___2. Which