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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Trumbull Teenager Spreading Holiday Cheer With Free Gift Wrapping

The holiday season is always stressful but this year more than ever people are either burned out or just don’t have the time for things like gift wrapping.

Enter Trumbull teenager Sarah Wojtaszec. Sarah loves Christmas so much that she decided she would help out Santa this year by offering free gift wrapping for anyone who needs it.

Sarah told News 12 Connecticut, “I really just wanted to help people out, I wanted to give back to the community. Wrapping is one of the really good things about Christmas, Just gives me a little extra joy in the holidays.

She has wrapped 32 presents so far and plans to do more if people need it. Some have even offered to pay her and she tells them to just donate the money instead. Saying, “It just makes me feel really good to see their smiling faces when they come to the door and pick their presents up.”

If you need some last minute gift wrapping you can reach out to Sarah Wojtasek at (203) 215-8167.

Thanks to News 12 for the fun story.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are no two snowflakes exactly the same?

Trick question! This is actually a myth. Back in 1988, a scientist actually found two identical snow crystals. They came from a snow storm in Wisconsin. So next time someone says that you can hit them with this snow knowledge.

Good luck searching through all these flakes that fell last night here in Connecticut. There’s a whole lot of them.

One More Day…

Tomorrow is the last day for “Can’t Beat Raven” until January 4th. Will someone win the $1,300 or will the jackpot carry over into the new year?!

The Anna & Raven Show: 12 Days; Fear of Needles; Worst Xmas Songs

Thursday Dec 17th, 2020

What’s your LEAST favorite Christmas song? Anna and Raven go over a list of the worst Christmas songs of all time and Anna’s favorite song actually came in #1! Find out what it is in the podcast.

Quarantine has made it a lot harder to do a lot of our favorite things, but if you do THIS in your van to try to get around social distancing rules, that’s all I need to know about you! (4:00)

Do you have a fear of needles? With the vaccine coming out, a lot of people will probably be getting shots soon, but you won’t believe the reaction this GROWN MAN had to getting a shot! Listen to what happened in the podcast! (7:00)

The Santa Tip Line is back! Leave Santa a voicemail and let him know who’s been naughty and who’s been nice! Anna and Raven play some of the messages in the podcast! (10:52)

How much would it cost to actually do the 12 Days of Christmas? Like, where would you even get 10 lords-a-leaping? Anna and Raven found out! Find out in the podcast! (14:15)

Have you ever kept a big gift a secret from your partner? Anna thinks that’s exactly what her husband is doing! Or at least she hopes…. What do you think? Do the clues add up? Find out in the podcast! (18:37)

How much do you rely on your GPS? Raven uses his to get find out what the traffic is like, but when he used it to find a fast food spot recently, it took him someplace that DEFINITELY wasn’t a Mcdonalds! Get the full story in the podcast! (22:09)

The PS5 is the must have gift of this holiday season, but the second-most popular gift this year is something you wouldn’t expect! Here’s a hint, it’s pink, it flies, and it does something else that you wouldn’t expect a child’s toy to do! Find out in the podcast. (25:23)

Brett would like to invite his wife’s (Joann) ex-husband to spend Christmas with them. He hates splitting the holiday with his step-kids and thinks that this is the perfect way for all of them to be together all day long. Joann agrees that the kids would love that but thinks it’ll be awkward because her ex is dating a new woman that she barely knows. She thinks it’ll be an overall uncomfortable situation. Would you offer the invite and deal with it or keep the holiday separated and have the kids spend the morning with you and the afternoon with their father? (28:58)

Virginia takes her shot at winning the $1200 jackpot! Does she have what it takes to beat Raven? (35:20)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Wednesday December 16: Merry Re-Giftmas

Every afternoon at 4:30pm you’re playing to win a $50 gift card to another store at Stamford Town Center so you can get some holiday shopping done.

Here was today’s question if you missed it. Another chance tomorrow afternoon.

Q: When it comes to re-gifting, most people said they would be most likely to re-gift to this person. Who?

A: a co-worker

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: One Local Industry That Is BOOMING During The Pandemic

A lot of businesses are struggling this year because of the pandemic. But there are also a few that are thriving more than ever.

One of those industries is Christmas Tree Farms. Sales of Christmas trees are WAY up this year. A lot of it is first time buyers too. People who always had fake trees in the past opting for a real one this year. Which totally makes sense when you think about. People are looking for something to do, you can be outside, socially distant, spend time with the family. It’s a perfect way to spend a weekend during this holiday season.

The National Christmas Tree Association estimates that 25-30 million “real” Christmas trees have been sold so far in the U.S. Locally here in Connecticut places like Maple Row Farm and Fairview Tree Farm have been busier than ever.

MUNDANE MYSTERY: Why does snow look white?

We about to get walloped with a huge snow storm so today’s mystery is why does snow look white? There’s actually a real scientific reason that snow is white. What happens is light scatters and bounces off the ice crystals in the snow. The reflected light has all the colors in it which when together looks white.

So when you’re sledding, shoveling, or playing in the snow this week you’ll know why it’s white.

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Billie Eilish Drops Trailer For New Documentary ‘The World’s A Little Blurry’

Billie Eilish fans got a glimpse of the much anticipated new documentary, Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry, when she released the new trailer for it the other day.

From Billie playing the piano as a toddler to learning how to drive to touring the world as one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. It seems this doc is going to be great when it hits theaters and Apple TV+ on February 26th 2021.

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ROBIN Thicke?!

Singer, songwriter and ACTOR?! Since when? 🤣

Sometimes Raven makes mistakes! Play #cantbeatraven tomorrow morning for a shot at $1,200 and cross your fingers that he slips up like this again!

Things to Know: Wednesday December 16th

Tom Cruise tears into ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ crew for not following COVID-19 safety protocols CT Post

12-16 inches of snow expected for southern Connecticut, forecasters say CT Post

Bridgeport declares snow emergency. Here’s what that means. CT Post

As the US prepares to green light a second Covid-19 vaccine, officials issue warning for the holidays WFSB

New Haven warns that it may take time to clear every street of snow WFSB

Negotiators near agreement on long-delayed COVID-19 aid bill The Hour

Police: New Canaan woman stole from 4 Norwalk businesses The Hour

Officials: Pandemic magnifies potential challenges of incoming storm Stamford Advocate

Two promoted to sergeant on Stamford police force, including first Asian-American Stamford Advocate

CTDOT hit by COVID-19, calling in backup to help with first major winter storm of the season WTNH