The History of the Christmas Stocking

Back in the day, children in the United States and England, would hang stockings near a fireplace or on their bedpost on Christmas Eve, hoping that it will be filled with toys when they wake up. In Scandinavia, children leave their shoes on the hearth instead of hanging stockings on Christmas Eve. These traditions can be traced back to one story about St. Nicholas, who in order to save three poor sisters from being sold into slaver by their father, paid their dowry. St. Nick left each of the sisters cold coins. The legend goes, that one coin went down the chimney and landed in a pair of shoes left on the hearth. One went through a window into a pair of stockings left hanging to dry by the fire.

What Drink Warms you Up the Most During Winter?

What drink warms you up the most during winter?
	Hot Chocolate
	Eggnog
	Gingerbread Latte
	Peppermint Mocha
	Hot Apple Cider
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With Jack Frost nipping at your nose, it's time to bundle up and stay warm with some deliciously warm delights. From hot chocolate to eggnog, each gives a temporary relief from the cold winter weather outside. Whether you've spent the day holiday shopping, sledding with the family, or building a snowmen with the kids, there is nothing like returning home to warm steaming cup of your favorite holiday drink to warm your insides. Tell us, fans: what drink warms you up the most after a day in the cold?

Christmas Movies to Get you Into the Holiday Spirit

While many of you have been decking the halls and putting gifts under the tree, there are always one or two scrooges in the bunch who would rather say "bah humbug" than get into the holiday spirit. In order to turn those frowns upside-down, we have compiled a list of the top five Christmas movies; sure to get any Grinch to turn into jolly-old St. Nick.

1. A Christmas Story

2. Elf

3. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 

4. The Nightmare Before Christmas

5. Scrooged

Hopefully these movies will fill you holiday spirit and maybe give even fill your dreams with visions of sugar-plums.

Canada's Top Road Trip Destinations: Calgary to Lake Louise, Alberta

To truly experience the beauty of this road trip, be sure to allow four days to get to your destination. 

First start your trip with a city tour of Calgary that includes visiting the famous Calgary Stampede and the site of the 1988 Olympic Games. 

Day two, take a drive up to Lake Louise being sure to stop at Columbia Ice-field for a snowmobile ride on the way, making your lake time arrival perfect for a view of the breathtaking sunsets. 

Day three, take as drive to Sulphur Mountain in Banff Springs for a gondola ride all the way up the mountain. Be sure to bring your bathing suit, because you will definitely want to spend time in the mountains steamy hot springs. 

Day Four, take time to explore the Banff Springs and relax before driving back to Calgary or home.

The Story of the Chevrolet Bowtie- The Wifes Story

Recognized the world over, the Chevrolet's bowtie symbol has been a recognized trademark of quality in motor transportation since 1913. While its origin is the site of mass speculation, the story that has held the most weight, begins in a Paris hotel room in 1908.

William C. Durant, Chevrolet's founder, visited Paris in 1908 as part of his well known world traveling exploits. On his travels he checked into a French hotel room for the night and saw a wallpaper design that seemed to march off into infinity. Noticing the potential of the wallpaper's design, Durant tore off a piece of it to show his friends back home with the idea it would make a  good nameplate for a car.

The rest is history as they say. That same Chevrolet bowtie is still in use to this day, unchanged.

Winter Car Maintenance Tip: Battery Power

As the cold begins to creep in, you may notice your battery having some issues. Winter tends to put more stress on your battery, especially when you park your car outdoors. To avoid any battery mishaps, proactively check your battery and charging system before winter hits. Usually if you take your battery into a car-parts store or service center they will check its charge for cheap and some will even do it for free. If you find out your battery is headed down hill, you can replace it before any damage is done

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

 

Pumpkin pie spice is the quintessential ingredient in all pumpkin related desserts and tastes delicious. Not only is it easy to make, but it takes no time at all to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon  ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions:

• In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe courtesy of AllRecipies.com

Halloween How To: Vampire Blood Punch

This Halloween add some bone-chilling spunk to your party with non-alcoholic drinks made with dry ice! Transform your Halloween brews and potions into smoking and bubbling drinks that look like they came straight out of a mad scientists lab. To make this spooky drink, you will need:

Ingredients:

Food Grade Dry Ice
1 Can of Hawaiian Punch
1 Liter of Ginger Ale
1/2 Gallon of Raspberry Sherbert

Combine all the ingredients in a big cauldron and plop some food grade dry ice chunks in right before serving time. Be sure not to handle the dry ice directly or it can cause frostbite or freezer burn on the skin. Also, make sure that no one directly ingests the dry ice. Once your Vampires Blood is ready, ladle into cups and enjoy! This punch will be sure to curb any ghouls thirst this Halloween!

No Frills Event: Receive $500.00 in Free Groceries

Enjoy a deal that's in the bag, literally. Saturday, October 19th the first 25 vehicles sold will come fully loaded with a trunk full of free groceries! Not only are we giving away a trunk filled with free groceries, worth up to $500.00, but R.S.V.P today and be entered to win $1,000 in groceries (no purchase necessary)! Mark your calendars fans; you wont want to miss this No Frills Event. 

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