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Time to Time Travel
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Gingerbread House Day,
December 12th, brings a touch of magic to the holiday season. It ’ s the perfect occasion to in- dulge in a time honored tradition: building and
The idea of a time machine has long captured the imagination of storytellers. In the famous novel A Christmas Carol, the despicable Ebenezer Scrooge visits Christmases past, present, and future. Time travel is not just a fascination for artists. Stephen Hawking, the noted scientist, believed that time travel is possible. It has to do with speed––not just any speed, but the speed of light, the fastest speed in the universe. If you boarded a train traveling at the speed of light for one week, the rest of the world would have traveled 100 years. In this sense, you would step off the train having traveled 100 years into the future. Amazingly, experiments of this kind are being conducted at a giant underground laboratory in Switzerland known as CERN. On December 8, Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day, you can imagine where (or when) you ’ d like to visit. According to Stephen Hawking, we may not have to pretend much longer. Someday, December 8 may just be called “ Be a Time Traveler Day. ”
decorating gingerbread houses. This charming holiday observance offers a sweet escape from the busyness of the season. The history of gingerbread houses has roots in medieval Europe, where gingerbread was initially reserved forspecial occasions and celebrations. It was often used to create intricate works of edible art, including gingerbread houses. These delectable structures gained popularity in Germany during the 16th century when the Brothers Grimm published their fairy tales, including the famous story of Hansel and Gretel, who discover a house made of gingerbread and candy deep in the forest. Notable gingerbread houses have become a source of fascination and wonder. The White House has a longstanding tradition of creating a gingerbread replica of the executive mansion during the holiday season. These intricate confections often include detailed icing decorations and miniature furnishings. In modern times, gingerbread houses have evolved from simple, rustic structures to intricate archi- tectural marvels. They continue to be a beloved holiday tradition, a sign of the enduring appeal of this spicy - sweet treat. This year on Gingerbread House Day, unleash your creativity, and see what kind of edible masterpiece you can create with family and friends.
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