Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.
If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family and friends with this New Year's trivia.
A survey of fares for your night out.
Best Xpress Car & Taxi Service, Matawan (732) 619-8257 This new car service is willing to go anywhere. Their fare to Newark is $35, plus tolls. To JFK costs $145, plus tolls. Patsy's Car Service, Matawan (732) 566-2375 Patsy's is one of the larger taxi services in the Northern Monmouth area, you can spot their cabs by their bright blue coat. Their rates to Newark airport is $70 and JFK $180. Plus, they have discounts if you stay at certain hotels. Cat Limousine, Freehold (732) 409-9961 This car service has executive sedans, Mercedes sedan, vans, ultra stretch limos, luxury mini buses, Hummer limo, buses, trolleys, etc. Call Cat Limo for any price quote to any U.S. city. Around the Clock Taxi, Manalapan (732) 787-2464 Around The Clock Taxi …
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Got bored kids? Here are some ideas to help keep your kids happy over winter break.
Here are 10 fun ways to keep kids from toddlers to teens entertained and off screens during the upcoming holiday break. TELL US: What do you plan on doing with your kids during winter break? Share in the comments below.
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Here's a look at what the day is all about
As an English expatriate living in the United States, I’ve come to accept that certain English traditions I’ve grown up with may not be the norm for other families in this country. Boxing Day is one of those beloved English traditions that seems so ordinary when discussed within the confines of my home but, when mentioned to just about anybody else, often triggers a quizzical lift of the eyebrow. Now, that’s not to say I’ve always understood the history and meaning behind Boxing Day myself – in fact, for years I used to believe that Boxing Day got its name because Dec. 26 was a popular day to hold boxing matches – I have my nana to thank for that one. But as each Christmas season passes, I appreciate more and more the various traditions …
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Dec. 26 is National Candy Cane Day.
Today is National Candy Cane Day, which seems fitting given that you likely have a surplus lying around at this point in the holiday season. We visited the National Confectioners Association website to gather the questions and answers for a quiz dedicated to the striped peppermint candy synonymous with the season. The quiz is available as a PDF so itis easy to print off and share with friends or family gathered at your house for the holidays. Or just test your knowledge below: Candy Cane Quiz 1. Legend places the origin of the candy cane in the: A. 1900s B. 1800s C. 1700s D. 1600s 2. According to legend, candy canes began as a means of: A. Rewarding shepherds for successfully guarding a flock. B. Bartering for the Christmas ham. C. Keeping…
We want to see your holiday photos - and so do your neighbors!
Merry Christmas Manalapan and Englishtown! Holidays are the one time of the year when those digital cameras come out and the flashes start flying - and we want to see them all! Upload pictures of your children opening Christmas gifts from Santa, your decorated home, your Christmas dinner table, the beautiful tree, or simply your family enjoying the holiday! To submit a photo, just click on the above camera icon that reads "Upload Photos and Videos." Be sure to add a caption underneath the photograph so that we know what is going on in the photo. Happy Holidays!
No need for maple syrup with these light and sweet morning meal.
Happy Christmas morning! Take some quality time out with your family and try a new and delicious recipe before ripping open those presents! Swedish Pancakes Swedish pancakes, similar to a crepe, are much lighter than traditional pancakes. For your Christmas breakfast, serve them with lingonberry jam (available at IKEA or specialty food stores), bacon or sausage, and fresh fruit. Maybe you will start a new tradition in your family! Makes about 10 pancakes You can make the batter the night before and refrigerate it. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees and place a cookie sheet in the oven. 2 eggs 2 cups milk 1 cup flour 3 T sugar 3 T butter, melted 1/8 tsp. salt pinch of nutmeg vegetable oil for the pan Lingonberry jam, for serving Dusting of …
The Monmouth County Fire Marshal is offering these tips to keep your home safe from fire during the holidays.
The unfortunate fire that destroyed a family’s home in Little Silver last year is a reminder that everyone should be careful with candles, holiday lights and Christmas trees, according to Monmouth County Fire Marshal Henry Stryker III. “By keeping in mind some fire safety basics, residents can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire statistic,” Stryker said. “The top two things to remember are to exercise care and caution if you are using candles and make sure that you keep your Christmas tree watered.” Stryker recommends that residents follow the holiday safety recommendations put forth by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Recommendations for safe candle use are: Some Christmas tree recommendations are: The USFA …
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Leave something Santa will 'ho ho ho' about.
Wondering which treats to leave out for Santa this Christmas Eve? The Savory Spice Shop in Westfield has a recipe for a homemade alternative to a store-bought favorite. Almost Oh-ree-oh! Ingredients: For chocolate cookies: For creamy filling: Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Set rack in middle. In mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, cocoas, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugars. After combined, on low speed, add the butter then the egg. Continue mixing until dough comes together in a mass (about 3 minutes). Place 2 tsp. of batter on a parchment lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. With the bottom of a glass slightly flatten the dough. Bake for 9 minutes, rotating once. Set on baking racks to cool. For filling, mix …
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Share your Christmas Eve traditions with Patch!
While everyone gets excited for Christmas, some people get even more excited for Christmas Eve. Traditions bond families together; they create a sense of nostalgia and warmth spurred on by childhood memories and ritual. Some people carry on the traditions they experienced as a child, while other families create their own traditions with their own children. So, what are your Christmas Eve traditions?
2:12 pm on Monday, December 24, 2012
I'm from a Polish background. We would go to Xmas Eve midnight Mass. We would come back home and eat fresh Kielbasa that my parents made together at home. Never had kielbasa as good since then. I married an Italian and the kielbasa changed to fish. I like both traditions. more ›
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10:26 am on Saturday, January 5, 2013
Well I just called Best and well their price to Newark airport is 70.00 plus tolls. So either they gave the wrong info or Patch printed the wrong info. more ›