Lighting Up Life One Pine Needle at a Time
TRAVEL-WORTHY CHRISTMAS TREES
As the holiday season approaches, the twinkling lights and spectacular Christmas tree attractions are always a must-see! Here are the best travel destinations to catch a glimpse of one of the pillars of the holidays.
President Calvin Coolidge was the first president to light the National Christmas Tree in 1923. The tree was 48 feet high and decorated with 2,500 red, white, and green electric bulbs. A local choir and a quartet from the U.S. Marine Band performed as the tree was lit. THE COEUR D’ALENE RESORT TREE IN IDAHO Also known as the World’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree, this grand fir holds the record at 162 feet tall. It is festively decorated with more than 40,000 lights that twinkle in time to the music of “Jingle Bells,” and the tree is crowned with a 10-foot-wide star! THE BILTMORE CHRISTMAS TREE IN NORTH CAROLINA This majestic 55-foot Norway spruce tree is in front of the Biltmore Estate and lit as guests make their way down the path of luminaries. With ornaments and miles of garland, this tree is selected for the Banquet Hall each year for guests from all over to see. Some are lucky enough to live near or in a city with a magnificent tree, but if you don’t, consider traveling to one of these locations to enjoy the holiday with your loved ones. NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER SNOWBALLS INGREDIENTS 1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper. 2. In a medium bowl, combine powdered DIRECTIONS • 1 cup powdered sugar • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
THE ROCKEFELLER CENTER TREE IN NEW YORK CITY The Rockefeller Center tree is located just west of 5th Avenue from 47th through 51st
streets in New York City and dates back to the Depression era, with the first tree placed there in 1931. This beloved tourist attraction draws thousands yearly with its dazzling lights and grand scale. To even be considered a contender for this role, a tree must be at least 65 feet tall and 35 feet wide! THE NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. This American favorite has long been a tradition. Every year, the ceremony begins with live performances by musical artists, and an annual highlight is when the president delivers a message of peace.
YOUR MONTHLY NEED-TO-KNOW
WHAT YEAR WAS THE FIRST LIGHTHOUSE BUILT? In 1716, the Boston Lighthouse on Little Brewster Island was built. While it was destroyed during the Revolutionary War, it was rebuilt in 1783 and you can visit it today. WHICH PRESIDENT BANNED CHRISTMAS TREES IN THE WHITE HOUSE? Teddy Roosevelt banned Christmas trees for environmental reasons. However, his children hid a Christmas tree in a sewing room closet. THERE’S STILL TIME TO USE THIS YEAR’S INSURANCE BENEFITS! Dental insurance only gives you a certain amount of benefits and dollars to use per year, and they usually don’t roll over to the next year. We still have some appointments available this year if you’re looking to use up your available benefits for treatment. Don’t wait to schedule at the last minute because our end-of-year appointments fill up fast! Call us today to find out what benefits you have remaining and whether you have outstanding treatment to complete or are due for a cleaning.
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3 tbsp softened butter 1 lb white chocolate candy coating
sugar, peanut butter, and softened butter. Mix until evenly combined. 3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the lined cookie sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until firm. 4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate candy coating in increments of 30 seconds, stirring occasionally until smooth. 5. In the same bowl, use skewers to dip peanut butter balls into the chocolate before placing them on a lined cookie sheet so they can harden. 6. Chill until ready and then serve!
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