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January 6, 2015

Bean Day (additional information)
The Bean
Bean Varieties
Considering the breadth and depth of this topic I'm going to leave y'all to find your own recipes or what have you for bean day. My favorite bean is the green one. Green beans are delish to me.
I saw a suggestion to read "Jack and the Beanstalk", I like it!  Haven't read that story in years.
Or you could watch it!  Here's the version from 2010.  Or there is this one, modernized.

Cuddle Up Day (additional information)
Officially, what is a cuddle?
10 Incredible Facts About Cuddling That Will Impress You
So weird, but maybe not? I don't know. Would you cuddle with a stranger? Montreal Now Has A Professional Cuddling Service
Get this - there are Cuddle Parties!
A realistic portrayal of cuddling, ha!
Science Proves Cuddling After Sex is Crucial

Life tip: Always have a cuddle buddy.
My hub is a cuddle buddy of course, but I do have a girl cuddle buddy!

This is my kindred, Hillary, and she lived with us for a while and we became cuddle buddies.  We would cuddle on the couch while watching Hannah Montana (don't judge) and on our laptops. Hillary's love language is touch so cuddling is something she does a lot of!  Watch out, she will even cuddle with strangers on airplanes! :)






Three Kings Day
The Visit Of The Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12)
Why gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
History of Three Kings Day, otherwise known as Epiphany
Three Kings Day Ideas - food, games, gifts
Gingersnaps to represent the spices the wise men brought. (even though frankincense and myrrh are not spices you would want in cookies!)

The three kings even got their own song for their participation! 


Apple Tree Day
How to Grow Apple Trees
I think this is a weird one to celebrate in January.  I'm not going to be planting any trees, today or any other day, but I will gladly eat an apple, drink some cider, and be very grateful for the apple. I do love them!
Will an apple a day keep the doctor away?

Shortbread Day
What is the history and cultural associations for shortbread?
A good authentic shortbread recipe
Don't have the time to bake your own?  Or maybe the nerve? Walkers is the BEST shortbread, so worth it!

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