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Have you always wondered how Christmas and Santa Claus or St. Nick ever came to be linked within the same holiday? Here's a short story on the subject.The Dutch began the legend of Saint Nicholas, in fact Santa Claus comes from the pronunciation of Sint Nikolass. As the myth and story goes, he was a bishop in the early part of 300 AD. The color of the cloak of his hierarchy became the fur trimmed red suit that our Jolly Old Man with the white beard now wears outside of each Wal Mart. The legend has it that he saved three daughters of a pauper from a forced life of prostitution by throwing a bag of gold coins through a window of the man who kidnapped them for his evil purposes, as a dowry for each woman. That act of kindness set them free to return to their father. The story made its way through the country and I'm sure there are many variations on it. On his feast day December sixth, the custom of giving gifts in remembrance of his unselfish act began long after he died. Now you know how a Dutch ritual became a worldwide phenomena.One never ... [more..]

While on the surface, the offerings may appear the same, the essence and caliber of each dance school may be completely different. How do you know which school will be right for your child?Some schools try to create a more conservatory-type atmosphere, requiring a certain number of classes per week, for example. This can be good for more serious students, but for the student who enjoys dance as one of several other activities, this can create a hardship. Sometimes, exceptions can be made. Do not be afraid to ask! If the school cannot accommodate you, try another school where your child will be more comfortable.It is not unusual for a studio to audition students for placement purposes or to move students around if they end up in a class that does not suit their ability. Sometimes, age groupings are the standard, but if inflexible, this can hold back a talented dancer or push ahead someone who is not ready.Most schools have a recital at the end of the year. This is a great way to see the progressive work at the school. You'll find out how advanced the older students really are! Dancing on stage can be an enjoyable & ... [more..]

Nachos have become a favorite of many Americans, whether at a local movie theater or the state fair. There is something that is unbeatably delicious about fresh, hot tortilla chips smothered with nacho cheese. It seems that everyone loves nachos, from the very young to the young at heart.In order to yield the greatest return on your investment, it is important to choose a nacho stand that can handle a high amount of volume. A nacho stand is one of the most popular concession stands at a carnival, fair, arena, stadium, school, theater, and other types of public venues.Factors to Consider When Choosing a Nacho StandThe main factors that you want to consider when choosing a nacho stand is your budget, the amount of volume you expect to serve, and the space that you have available. Also, you must take into consideration the cost of the nacho stand and the equipment that you need to properly run the stand.A successful nacho stand has a nacho cheese warmer, nacho cheese, nacho cheese dispenser, nacho chips, nacho chip holder, and other condiment items, such as jalape?os or salsa. It is important to consider how much each of these items costs when determining ... [more..]

When I was 6, my goal in life was to play Annie on Broadway. At the time, it didn't seem to matter that I was a round brown girl who didn't quite fit any respectable casting director's vision of this role. As a kid, it wasn't about "getting the job." I wanted to be involved in something important that made people happy. I wanted to use my imagination and have fun with other kids. I wanted to be part of the show.It wasn't until I completed my studies in theater at Northwestern University and began my career that I began to realize the real benefits of my involvement in theater. After almost 20 years of teaching theater to children and youth of all ages, cultures, backgrounds, interests, and learning styles, I have discovered the key benefits of being involved in theater for every kind of kid. I have learned that your kid doesn't have to be the show-off or the drama geek or the drama queen or the tortured genius types to benefit from being involved in theater. Sure, I was one of those types (all of those types, actually) and I knew from a very young age that my ... [more..]