Today’s MarcoWord (Dutch): Vrolijk Kerstfeest (Merry Christmas)
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Today’s MarcoWord (Dutch): Vrolijk Kerstfeest. Merry Christmas. “Vrolijk Kerstfeest! Remember, no gifts today; Sinterklaas brought them to you on December 6, since that’s our tradition. “
History Schmistory: December 7. “We’ve been expecting you”
Saturday, December 7, 2024
1995: The Galileo spacecraft arrives at Jupiter more than six years after it was launched by Space Shuttle Atlantis. Jupiter bakes a cake.
The St. Nick Strut!
Friday, December 6, 2024
You’ve heard of The Santa Dance, but do you know the St. Nick Strut? Marco takes to the streets in search of Saint Nicholas. What he finds isn’t pretty. Actually, it’s kinda cute.
Just in the Nick of Time!
Friday, December 6, 2024
December 6 is Saint Nicholas Day. Why not show a love one you care, by going to https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-santa-dance-single/id488937977 and buying a copy of The Santa Dance?
History Schmistory: December 6. We’re number one!
Friday, December 6, 2024
1884: The Washington Monument in Washington D.C. is completed. Today it remains the tallest stone structure ever built, as well as the tallest obelisk. It took over 36 years to complete, and 106 years to crack in a Virginia earthquake. Uncle Sam denies any symbolism in the damaged symbol.
![By Diliff (Own work) [CC BY-SA 2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons](http://www.teammarcopolo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1024px-Washington_Monument_Dusk_Jan_2006.jpg)
By Diliff (Own work) [CC BY-SA 2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons
Happy St. Nicholas Day!
Friday, December 6, 2024
Did you put your shoes out? Now that’s change you can believe in!
History Schmistory: December 5. Opera Invented. Also, boredom.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
History Schmistory: December 5. In a cavern, in a canyon…
Thursday, December 5, 2024
1848: US President James K. Polk confirms that boat loads of gold have been discovered in California, leading to it’s ridiculous population surge in 1849. The miners who moved in by the thousands quickly become known as the 49ers, and they went on to win 5 Super Bowl titles and currently have the leagues most stifling rush defense… …wait…
![By Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs (See 4th image on slideshow) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons](http://www.teammarcopolo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/800px-Sourdough_Sam_Aliamanu_Military_Reservation_February_4_2009.jpg)
By Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs (See 4th image on slideshow) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
