“December's wintery breath is already clouding the pond, frosting the pane, obscuring summer's memory” ~John Geddes
Interesting Facts about the Month of December
- In December, Nobel Prizes are awarded.
- On December 3, 1967, the first heart transplant was completed.
- On December 4, 1791, The Observer newspaper (the first Sunday newspaper) was first published in Britain.
- Poinsettia Day is on December 12th.
- On December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made their first flight.
- December 27th is National Chocolate Day
Canandaigua December Happenings
Santa’s
Here!
VISIT
Santa at Commons Park
Santa
Hours: November 30th –December 22nd
6:00 –
8:00pm Thursday & Fridays
Noon –
4:00pm Saturdays
December
8, 2013
1:00 PM -
4:00 PM
"The
Magic Guy" performs from 1-4 pm! Food & Entertainment. SANTA will be
visiting during the festival! One Free Holiday Ornament per Child!
Light Up Canandaigua! 2013
December
12, 2013
Enjoy
touring houses and business lit up in competitive holiday décor and lights!
Free tour buses will again be available to the public as well as delicious
holiday cookies and hot beverages on Dec. 12. Starting Dec. 12
in the afternoon, pick up a map at the Chamber or download the map from the
Chamber’s homepage to take your own family and friends. Tour until January 1.
December
14, 2013 - March 9, 2014
If you
see yourself living in your apartment for the foreseeable future, you are not
alone. Chances are, you may fall into a category labeled “perma-renter.” For
perma-renters, apartment living isn’t a temporary situation; it’s a preferred
way of life. The 5 Economic Factors that Favor the Perma-Renter explain
why renting is chosen way of life by a large percentage of Americans.
There's
no need to downsize your holiday expectations with a small space to decorate.
Our space-saving ideas bring the merriment of Christmas into even the tiniest
corners, thanks to simple accents like miniature Christmas trees, homemade
garlands, and pretty place settings. Read up on Holiday Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces
December is the month for chocolate....
Ah
chocolate! Ah peppermint! Together they make a wonderful
combination. Add this Peppermint Fudge to your repertoire of
holiday delights. You'll find the creamy fudge topped with pieces of crushed
peppermint hard to resist.