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THE FEED: Lights, Strolls, and Selfies With Santa

THE FEED: Lights, Strolls, and Selfies With Santa

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. As we head into the first weekend of December the festive fun is in full force. Christmas lights, Jingle Bell Runs, holiday strolls, and even selfies with Santa! 

KEVIN’S PICKS:

NIA Jingle Bell Run – Saturday 9:30am. Trumbull: We’re be hanging out Saturday morning at the Nichols Improvement Association 33rd Annual Jingle Bell Run. The run goes through the scenic rolling hill 5K course through the heart of the Nichols community in Trumbull. Walkers are welcomed to participate as well.

Heights & Lights – Sunday 5pm. Stamford Downtown: Come hang with us for a FREE fun festive time in Stamford. Right at Landmark Square & Latham Park. Santa will be rappelling down the building, fireworks, and the annual tree lighting!

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. The Wonder opens in Westport this wknd! It’s a new playful space for kids, classes, interactive experience. One is NYC too, looks so fun! 

2. Holiday Stroll in Stamford. A family friendly walk-through experience featuring over 60 larger than life holiday displays, carnival rides and games, food trucks, and winter beer garden. Use code campbymama5 at checkout for $5 off your tickets.

3. Christmas Tree Shops, Danbury location, Gingerbread House Contest online, submission period now until December 11th. Send in a picture of your completed house during this time period to be in the running for the $250 CTS gift card Grand Prize. Christmas Tree Shops has all different kinds of ginger bread house making kits. Public voting for your favorite Gingerbread House will open on 12/12- 12/18 with the grand prize winner be announced on the 21st.

4. Holiday Express Train Show Grand Opening at the Fairfield Museum & History Center. Saturday Saturday December 3, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. 

5. Selfies with Santa, Saturday and Sunday 11AM–5PM at the SoNo Collection. Take your own photos with Santa. 

MEGAN’S MOM QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Mom Quote: I am only a morning person on December 25th!”

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Off-duty firefighter saves woman from burning car on Route 7

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Off-duty firefighter saves woman from burning car on Route 7

This happened here in Connecticut on Route 7 in Brookfield last weekend. An off-duty firefighter Nicholas Perri Jr. from White Plains was on his way home from work around 3:00 A.M when he saw a car off to the side on the road engulfed in flames!

He pulled over to try and help and ended up pulling the woman from her burning car.  Luckily the ambulance was pulling just as this happened. She only sustained minor injuries after being taken to the hospital.

The firefighters on scene said she was extremely lucky Perri happened to drive by the scene at that hour to get her out when he did, because the gas tank had been ruptured and she didn’t have much time.

The entire thing was caught on dashcam video too. Which is incredible.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s the difference between a gift and a present?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s the difference between a gift and a present?

As you shop for gifts and presents for everyone on your list this year maybe this question has crossed your mind… what’s the difference between a gift and a present?

Many would say they are one in the same. Which is kind of true. The only subtle difference is that a “gift” can be something more intangible. You could share your gift of being a good cook by making dinner for someone, or performing Christmas carols and sharing your musical gift. Whereas a “present” is normally something you can see and hold to present to someone. That’s why kids are always excited to see how many PRESENTS Santa brought. Because they are things you can open.

Hope you get a lot of gifts AND presents this holiday season.

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Producer Sean’s Gingerbread House

Producer Sean’s Gingerbread House

It’s the 12 tasks of Christmas! Producer Sean was given the task of making a gingerbread house during the show, and it’s time we show it off to our boss…

Two Truths And A Lie: Christmas Movies

Two Truths And A Lie: Christmas Movies

There are plenty of ridiculous Christmas movies out there, so why not make a game out of it? Raven lists three Christmas films, and Anna guesses which of the three is fake. You’ll never believe which movies are actually real…Check out the podcast!

Friday December 2, 2022: 2 Truths and a Lie; The 12 Tasks of Christmas; Go To Bed

Friday December 2, 2022: 2 Truths and a Lie; The 12 Tasks of Christmas; Go To Bed

What are you the unofficial Queen of?  All Mariah Carey wanted for Christmas was a crown, but she’s got a group of people trying to deny her! (:30)

It’s the 12 Tasks of Christmas!  Every day, Anna and Raven pick a new holiday task for a member of the show to perform!  Today’s task puts Producer Sean’s crafty skills to the test!  (4:23)

Christmas decorations are for the whole house, not just the lawn, so if you neglect your roof that’s all I need to know about you! (7:13)

Is it rude to go to bed while you still have guests in your house?  Raven apparently has been making a habit of it and Anna needs help convincing him he’s wrong! (11:06)

The Santa Tipline has returned!  Call 833-431-0905 and leave Santa a voicemail about who has been naughty and who has been nice.  Anna and Raven will play the funniest messages on the air! (17:59)

It’s time to play 2 Truths and a Lie: Christmas Movie Edition!  Raven has 3 ridiculous Christmas movies for Anna to choose from, but one of them is a lie… (20:43)

It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday: Father’s Day Edition!  Moms (and Dads) share all the crazy things that their kids have put them through this week that have definitely earned them a margarita! (28:43)

Producer Sean has had an entire show to finish his project. Time to find out how he did! (31:45)

John and Casey’s son is newly engaged. They’ve set a wedding date that’s three years from now. Their son thinks that she should be included on their annual Christmas card in the family photo. Casey (aka Mom) thinks that she can be in some photos, but she’s not on their Christmas card until they’re married. She can send out her own Christmas cards! What do you think? Is Casey wrong? (34:37)

Jenette has got a shot at $400! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (42:17)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This was voted the most popular holiday candy people will buy this month

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This was voted the most popular holiday candy people will buy this month

All this week I have tickets to Kenny Chesney with special guest Kelsea Ballerini coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, April 6, 2023! 

Listen for my trivia question every day at 4pm to play. Here was today’s if you missed it…

Q: It seems like Halloween was just yesterday.  But the Internet has already moved on to CHRISTMAS candy. This was voted the most popular holiday candy people will buy this month

A:  Peppermint Bark

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