December 2013 Terrace News

FUN FACTS ABOUT TRIVIA QUESTION  The French gave the biggest Christmas present ever to the United States of America in 1886. The Statue of Liberty. The largest national park in the USA,  was a real Saint. He lived in in the 300s. almost four times the size of Yellowstone Myra is in what’s now Turkey. The German name for is Sankt Niklaus. National Park, is called Wrangell-St.Elias  The first artificial wasn’t a tree at all. It was National Park, and is located in which created out of goose feathers that were dyed state?

 Christmas has many, many names. Do you know some of them—aside from, of course, Christmas? How about? Sheng *November answer—Thomas Jefferson Tan Kuai Loh (China), or Hauskaa Joulua (Finland), or Joyeux Noel (France)? In Wales, it’s Nadolig Llawen, and in Sweden, God Jul. HILLVIEW TERRACE WELCOMES:  The Candy Cane; one of the most familiar symbols of Christ- mas, dates back to 1670 in Europe but didn’t appear in the U.S. until the 1800s. The treat we see today, is shaped as ’s Irene Tauscher—214 hook to shepherd his lambs and the color and stripes hold sig- Donald Tucker—216 nificance for purity and Christ’s sacrifice, became common in the mid 1900s

A Message from the Manager-

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. May your holidays be filled with joy and happiness. I hope you get to spend time with family and friends. Please remember that my door is always open and I encourage you to inform me if you have any questions or concerns . Thank you, Jill Monroe

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 20TH 2:00PM– 4:00PM Appetizers and Music SANTA CLAUS’S LETTER Christmas was coming. Jamie and Ted had already begun to write long letters to Santa Claus. But one thing was rather queer: both boys asked him for the same things. Each little letter ended with “Just like Brother’s.” They agreed to ask for only one sled. They would rather ride together. Now was this not very sweet and loving? One night, after they had gone to bed, Jamie said, “Ted, if Santa Claus brings us skates, Jim can teach us how to use them.” “oh, yes; and if we get fur mittens it will be such fun to make a fort.” “And a snowman,” Jamie answered. Ted went on: “I’ll always ride the sled down a hill, and you can ride it up.” “I guess you won’t,” Jamie said, speaking loudly. “Why not?” Ted asked. “Because it’ll be as much my sled as yours.” “Yes, of course,” Ted replied; “but I chose it first.” “You are a selfish boy!” said Jamie. “Well, then, so are you!” “I don’t care. I won’t sleep with you. I’ll ask mamma if I can have the first pick: I’m the biggest,” roared Jamie, bounding out of bed. “you're a big cry baby,” Ted shouted, jumping out after his brother. Away ran Jamie to mamma, with Ted at his heels. Both were angry. Both talked at once. Mamma was grieved. Her dear little boys had never been so unkind to each other before. She kissed their hot faces and stroked their pretty hair. She told them how their naughty words hurt her. She showed them how displeased God was to see two little brothers quarrel. That night they went to sleep in each other’s arms, full of love and forgiveness. Christmas morning came at last. Very early the boys crept out of bed, just to “feel” their stockings. Papa heard them, and , remembering that he was once a boy lighted the gas. Each little red stocking was full from toe to top. Boxes and paper parcels were piled around them. Such shouting! Such a good time! It seemed as if all their letters had been answered. Suddenly Jamie cried, “O Ted, here’s a letter!” They put their little heads together, and with papa’s help spelled this out: “My dear Boys, - No sled this year. It quarreled so I was afraid to bring it. I dropped it off the load about a week ago. Get ready for it next year. Merry Christmas!” Santa Claus

MARLA’S CORNER How To Stop the Spread of Germs (yes, it is that time of year!) Take care to: Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough (use the inner area of your elbow, NOT your hand preferably) Clean/wash your hands often Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Stay home when you are sick and check with your healthcare provider when needed Practice other good health habits

Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough

Cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue, preferably by using the inner part of your elbow. If you happen to sneeze or cough into your hand, then, clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer. Do this EVERY time you cough or sneeze.

Clean your hands often

When available, wash your hands with soap and warm water. Rub your hands vigorously together and scrub all surfaces of your hands for 15 to 20 seconds. It is the soap combined with the scrubbing action that helps dis- lodge and remove germs.

When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermar- kets and drugstores. If using a gel, rub the gel in your hands until they are dry. The gel doesn’t need water to work; the alcohol in the gel kills germs that cause colds and the flu.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is con- taminated with germs then touches their eyes, nose or mouth. Germs can live for a long time (some can live for 2 hours or more) on surfaces like doorknobs, desks and tables.

SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov)