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Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 21, 1833. He devoted his life to peace, science, and literature. Upon his death, December 10, 1896, he willed $9 million to create a prize honoring outstanding scientific achievements, inventions, entrepreneurship, literature, and peace work. These awards are announced each year in October. To win a Nobel Prize is to reach the pinnacle of achievement in one of these areas.

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Reflection Sunday (C): December 10

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Reflection Sunday, the second Sunday of Advent, is a Christian observance. In the church calendar, Advent is the month-long preparation leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ, marked on December 25 each year. Each Sunday of Advent has special significance, with specific sermons and traditions observed within various denominations. Reflection Sunday is a time for Christians to focus on what it means to be Christian and follow in the actions and footsteps of Christ, and reflection Sunday is a time of prayer, celebration, and feasting. Advent comes from the Latin word "advenio," which means "to come to." It refers to the coming of the Messiah in the birth of Jesus Christ to the Virgin Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem.

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Green Monday (E-commerce): December 11

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Most folks have heard about Black Friday. How familiar are you with Green Monday? Green Monday is the heaviest online shopping day of the year and always falls in Mid-December. It's an invisible line, basically the last day to shop for Christmas online and still be assured your packages will arrive on time before Christmas without having to pay for express shipping. The term "Green Monday" was coined in 2007 by eBay.

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Kaleidoscope Day (1781): December 11

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December 11, 1781, David Brewster was born in Scotland. In 1815 he invented the Kaleidoscope to allow him to study optics. The colorful pattern-changing instrument became an instant success throughout Europe and the United States. Its name means "Beauty-Form-Watcher" in Greek.

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Dec

Mountain Day, Intl: December 11

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International Mountain Day raises awareness of the importance of mountains to the ecosystem, bridging the gap between the people living in the mountains and the rest of the world and the opportunities that the mountains provide. International Mountain Day began in 1992 with Chapter 13 of "Managing Fragile Ecosystems: Sustainable Mountain Development" during the UN Conference on Environment and Development. In 2003, the UN designated December 11 as the day to celebrate International Mountain Day. The previous year, 1992, was declared the UN International Year of the Mountains.

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National Day, (BF)(1958): December 11

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National Day in Burkina Faso marks the anniversary of December 11, 1958, when the nation achieved independence from France within the French community. National Day is a national holiday.

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Noodle Ring Day, Ntl.: December 11

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Don’t be surprised! Today is Noodle Ring Day. Noodle Rings were popular in the 1950s in the United States. You pack noodles into a Bundt cake or ring mold pan with other ingredients (like eggs, flour, cheese, or meat), bake it, and create a unique casserole. It’s a blast from the past that gets its day.

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Dec

UNICEF Day (1946): December 11

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UNICEF Day marks the anniversary of the foundation of UNICEF on December 11, 1946. Created by the United Nations in the aftermath of WWII, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was created with the idea of helping provide relief and support to children in countries devastated by war.

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Ambrosia Day: December 12

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Ambrosia Day is an unofficial holiday without a sponsor celebrating the fruit salad known as ambrosia. Ambrosia salad includes a variety of tropical fruits, usually mixed with coconut flakes and whipping cream.

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Bonza Bottler Day™, Intl: December 12

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When the number of the month matches the number of the day, that's Bonza Bottler Day. It is a play on numbers. There are twelve Bonza Bottler Days a year. This event began in 1985. Bonza is Australian for "Super." Bottler is slang for "something excellent."

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Ding-a-Ling Day, Ntl.: December 12

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National Ding-a-ling Day in the US began in 1972 when Franky Hye started it. Ding-a-ling is British slang for a telephone. In the US, a ding-a-ling is a dim-witted person who has trouble focusing on a specific part of the male anatomy. Today is about the British meaning. The day reminds us to call friends and relatives from whom we haven't heard.

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Jumhuri Day, (KE)(1963): December 12

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Jumhuri—independence in Swahili marks the anniversary of December 12, 1963, when Kenya declared independence from Britain and became a republic. Jumhuri is a national holiday.

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Moon—New: December 12

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The New Moon occurs when the moon and the sun have the same elliptical longitude, and the moon is at its closest orbit to the sun. From earth, we usually cannot see it. The New Moon is considered the first phase.

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Neutrality Day, (TM)(1995): December 12

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Neutrality Day in Turkmenistan marks the anniversary of December 12, 1995, the official day the nation was recognized as a neutral state in South Asia, much like Switzerland in Europe by the United Nations. Neutrality Day is a national holiday.

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Neutrality Day, Intl. Day of (1995): December 12

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Created on the anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent entry into the world body as a neutral nation on December 12, 1995, International Neutrality Day seeks to support preventive diplomacy. These guiding principles include strengthening the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance through the United Nations system. Countries with the status of neutrality play an essential role in providing and delivering humanitarian aid in complex emergencies and natural disasters. International Neutrality Day is a reminder of their importance and the need for neutral nations.

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