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The Top Ten Most Weird And/or Disgusting Ice Cream Flavors, by Nora B. Peevy

It’s summer. It’s hot. A cool treat would hit the spot but are any of you willing to experiment from my top ten list of flavors? I admit I’m not game to try most of them. I might try #5, #7, or #8. But that’s it. 1) Raw horse flesh flavored ice cream from Japan.ContinueContinue reading “The Top Ten Most Weird And/or Disgusting Ice Cream Flavors, by Nora B. Peevy”

Delve Into the Mystery of Easter Island, by Nora B. Peevy

On a tiny island located about 3,700km from Chile lies one of the most intriguing mysteries known to mankind – Easter Island. However, the people who live there don’t call it Easter Island. It was the explorer who landed there on Easter, in their ignorance, of course, who named it “Easter Island.” The original inhabitantsContinueContinue reading “Delve Into the Mystery of Easter Island, by Nora B. Peevy”

Watch out! Dark Christmas Traditions and Creatures from Around the World Explained by Nora B. Peevy

The holidays have come and gone once more, but before we call a close to festivities until next year, how about one more holiday article? So, you think Krampus Nacht is a fun day to have fun and dress, running through the streets in large throngs of people making noise. Well … there are lotsContinueContinue reading “Watch out! Dark Christmas Traditions and Creatures from Around the World Explained by Nora B. Peevy”

The Dark and Light Side of Christmas Tree Traditions, by Nora B. Peevy

One of our favorite American traditions is decorating our Christmas trees after Thanksgiving with lights, ornaments, garland, and tinsel… but there’s a darker story to this happy image. Before Christianity adopted the pagan practice of Christmas trees, pagans hung evergreen boughs above their doors and windows, not for a bit of festive flair, but toContinueContinue reading “The Dark and Light Side of Christmas Tree Traditions, by Nora B. Peevy”

The Elf on the Shelf Beat Krampus, by Nora B. Peevy

            I never had the pleasure of being terrorized by The Elf on the Shelf, but just looking at the maniacal grin and pointy hat is enough to give me nightmares. Who wants to think about him creeping around your house, spying on you while you’re sleeping and creating havoc? Nope! Not me! I dugContinueContinue reading “The Elf on the Shelf Beat Krampus, by Nora B. Peevy”

The Symbolism Behind Funeral Flowers, by Nora B. Peevy

                Appropriately, I just got back from a walk in the cemetery on Samhain. The winds are raging, and I’m chilled to the bone. HAHAHA. And you, dear reader, are here because you want to learn about the symbolism of funeral flowers or you’re killing time at work. (I’m killing it! Get it! HAHAHA. Yeah,ContinueContinue reading “The Symbolism Behind Funeral Flowers, by Nora B. Peevy”

“Buttzville, you say?” – by Nora B. Peevy

Wondering what weird town names there are in the good ole USA? Well, I’ve pulled an all-nighter, and I am wondering. You try sleeping with a twenty-four-pound Pitbull mix who loves to snuggle and a jealous Bombay cat waiting to strike her on the nose the first chance she gets. The dog is a heftyContinueContinue reading ““Buttzville, you say?” – by Nora B. Peevy”

The Weirdest Festivals in the USA

by Nora B. Peevy                 I got to thinking this morning as I drank sixteen ounces of coffee: there must be some pretty weird festival traditions here in the states, and I let my little fingers guide me to the Google machine. Yep, I was not disappointed. Here’s my list of favorite festivals which areContinueContinue reading “The Weirdest Festivals in the USA”