A boy from New Hampshire who lost his Toy Story Woody doll at a Home Depot ends up being reunited with it thanks to some quick thinking employees and social media. Almost like the movie! Such a great story.
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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we hang mistletoe in the house for Christmas?
While there might be less mistletoe encounters this year because of Covid, it’s still one of the most unique traditions of the holiday season. But where did it all start anyway?
The actual mistletoe plant itself grows on many different trees like willow, apple, and oak trees. The tradition of hanging it up in your house goes all the way back to ancient Britain and France. The theory was that it possess mystical powers which bring good luck to the house and ward off any evil spirits. It was also believed to show a sign of love and friendship.
Now to the whole kissing under the mistletoe part. That all started in England back in the 1700s. The earliest recorded date of someone talking about kissing under a mistletoe was in a musical from 1784. There were also many illustrations of people kissing under mistletoe in various books of “A Christmas Carol” story which was published in 1843.
So there you go. This year maybe just stick to kissing your significant other and nobody random. Just to be safe.
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Wellness Wednesday!
Home too much because of the pandemic? Need to get some blood flowing and creativity going? Try the stair challenge with Anna!
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Things to Know: Wednesday December 9th
UConn men’s game with Georgetown postponed CT Post
Milford police caution residents against decorating street signs CT Post
Northern Lights may be visible in parts of CT this week CT Post
Fairfield selectmen approve nearly $300k COVID relief grant CT Post
Singapore:: Virus tests on cruise passenger now negative CT Post
Canada health regulator approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine WFSB
Thieves smash windows to get into 100 vehicles in Newington WFSB
Connecticut’s ‘Kid Governor’ named and she’s ready to help The Hour
New Canaan movie theater to close Stamford Advocate
With Lamont bullish on CT gambling expansion, the odds improve New Haven Register
The Anna & Raven Show: Wellness Wednesday; Aliens; Tree Count
Wednesday December 9, 2020
Running is no fun when it’s cold outside, but Anna and Raven have a way to get your blood pumping and even spark creativity! Find out how in the podcast!
The Santa Tip Line is back! Leave Santa a voice mail, and let him know who has been naughty or nice this season! Anna and Raven might play your message on the air! (2:41)
Parents across the country are trying anything to cheer their kids up during quarantine. But if you bake your kid a cake that looks like THIS, that’s all I need to know about you! (5:41)
Do you leave snacks for the delivery guy? Leaving food for the delivery people is a big new trend, but do these guys even want the food? It is the middle of a pandemic after all. Anna and Raven talk to an Amazon driver to find out! Hear the full interview in the podcast! (9:34)
Do you believe in Aliens? A reputable Israeli scientist claims that he has evidence of Alien life. Even the President (supposedly) knows about it! Raven is skeptical, but Anna is starting to believe! Get the full story in the podcast! (12:53)
Have you ever run into someone who looks exactly like you? Turns out, most people have! Anna and Raven saw a study on how many look-alikes the average person has, and you won’t believe how many it is! Find out in the podcast! (15:39)
How many Christmas tree’s do you have in your house? Anna and Raven saw a study from the American Christmas Tree Association (yes, that’s a real thing), that gave some surprising statistics! Anna only has one tree, but you might be surprised at how many trees are in Raven’s house! Find out in the podcast! (18:59)
Have you ever read a news story, and then not been able to stop thinking about it? Anna read a story about a woman who spent WEEKS hallucinating, and you won’t believe the reason why! Find out what happened in the podcast! (26:06)
Lucy bought only holiday themed gift bags to put all the gifts in for Christmas, but Roger thinks it’s not a real gift if you don’t wrap it with wrapping paper! Everyone knows that gift bags are for people you don’t care about! Lucy says the bags are better because they are ecofriendly, plus she can’t stand having to wrap all those gifts every year, its tedious! Whose side are you on? (30:05)
Raven has been on a roll and the jackpot is up to $600! Does Jackie have what it takes to beat him? (36:36)
Watch Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello’s Adorable Version Of ‘The Christmas Song’
Can they get any more adorable as pop music’s best couple? They can’t.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello just released their version of The Christmas Song. Complete with footage of their home studio, Christmas sweaters, lights, and their super cute new pup named Tarzan.
You’ve probably heard a million artists cover this song, but there’s something about these two that make it extra special.
Merry Christmas, from Camendes. (yes that’s my couple name for them)
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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Tuesday December 8: Learning To Sew
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: 1 in 10 men don’t know how to do this household skill
A: Sew
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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: When The Grinch Isn’t Mean For Once
The Grinch isn’t always bad. This story is a perfect example of the grumpy Grinch actually being a source for good!
This guy in England accidentally ordered a giant inflatable Grinch decoration that was much bigger than he expected. It’s almost the size of his house. Click here to see it for yourself
It instantly became a tourist attraction in his town. So he decided to start asking for donations when people come to see it. He has been giving all the money donated to charity. At this point he has raised over $21,000 for a hospice center that treated his dad before he died of COVID earlier this year.
This time… you’re not such a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we get ice cream headaches?
It’s happened to all of us. That ice cream, milkshake, or cold treat looks so good that you just want to eat or drink it as fast as possible. Then we all pay the price when our head starts throbbing. But why does this happen?
When you eat or drink something one of the first things it touched in your mouth is the palate, or the “roof of your mouth”. When something very cold touches it in the center the cold temperature of the substance sets off alarms on the nerves that control the blood flow to you head. The response by the nerves is to make the blood vessels swell up, causing that dreaded sensation known as a “Brain Freeze”. The ironic part is that it’s not really affecting you brain at all. It’s just the blood vessels.
So next time you have that cold treat just take it slow.
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Things to Know: Tuesday December 8th
East Haven mayor hospitalized with COVID; expects to be released CT Post
Lamont: Mental health services critical as CT daily COVID rate hits 8.6% CT Post
Trumbull library adjusts as readers’ habits change amid pandemic CT Post
A historic gem’- Restaurant planned for former downtown Milford funeral home CT Post
Mass. to move back to Phase 3, Step 1 starting Sunday WFSB
Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis contracts coronavirus, source says WFSB
Army punishes 14 senior officers after murder and other deaths at Fort Hood WFSB
Norwalk LA Fitness reopens following closure from Health Department The Hour
Norwalk Common Council member considering mayoral run The Hour
Attorney: Co-defendant implicates Dulos, Troconis in ‘jailhouse informant’ interview with police Stamford Advocate