GO THERE! And take multiple sweaters!
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Quebec’s Hôtel de Glace opens in 3 days. If, in these Wintery months, you find yourself in the mood for some icy opulence, this annual dwelling would be an excellent choice, albeit a chilly one!
History Schmistory: January 1. Here we go again!
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Did you know that January 1st wasn’t the first day of the year until 1622?
More where that came from!
New Year’s Day in History: History Schmistory
Monday, December 30, 2024
What happened on New Year’s Day in History? With jokes.
History Schmistory: December 25 in History
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Ever wondered what happened in history on Christmas Day. Here are some of the biggies, with jokes.
MarcoWord (French): Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas)
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Today’s MarcoWord (French): Joyeux Noel. Merry Christmas. “Joyeux Noel, my French friend. Whoa, change one letter and ‘French friend’ looks like ‘French Fried!’ Cool!”
Grocerymania, Joyeux Noel Metro 1960, via flick, creative commons contribution
MarcoWord (German): Frohliche Weihnachten (Merry Christmas)
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Today’s MarcoWord (German): Frohliche Weihnachten. Merry Christmas. “Frohliche Weihnachten! Can I pay in Euros?”
History Schmistory: December 21. Collect Them All!
Saturday, December 21, 2024
1937: Walt Disney introduces the world to it’s first full-length animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. While sharing the movie with the world, he still refuses to share his toys.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Walt_Disney_Snow_white_1937_trailer_screenshot_(13).jpg, [public domain]
History Schmistory: December 20. It’s a Challenging Afterlife.
Friday, December 20, 2024
1946: The popular Christmas film It’s a Wonderful Life is first released in New York City, and good ol’ Clarence finally gets his wings
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/It’s_A_Wonderful_Life.jpg [public domain]
Today’s MarcoWord (Indonesian): Selamat Hari Natal (Merry Christmas)
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Today’s MarcoWord (Indonesian): Selamat Hari Natal. Merry Christmas. “Selamat Hari Natal, fellow Indonesioners!”
History Schmistory: December 18. The Dynasty Formerly Known As…
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
1271: Kublai Khan renames his empire “Yuan” (å…ƒ yuán), officially marking the start of the Yuan Dynasty. He later renames his new visitor Marco Polo “Pompous Infectious,” But of course there’s no record of that either!
![Ladies and gentlemen... The Emperor! [public domain]](http://www.teammarcopolo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/YuanEmperorAlbumKhubilaiPortrait.jpg)
Ladies and gentlemen… The Emperor!
[public domain]
