Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Christians from all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus, our savior.
Besides the lights and the Christmas trees, all the incredibly beautiful Christmas songs add to the magic of the most amazing period as well. Many musicians do renditions of many famous evergreens, but the one below, which is a mash-up of the voices of the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, and Susan Boyle is totally worth watching and listening to.
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There’s not much to be said of Presley that you don’t know already. He was truly one-of-a-kind, both as a musician and a performer and even years after his death, he still remains an icon whose fame can’t be reached. Boyle on the other hand, impressed the whole nation when she took the stage of Britain’s Got Talent.
Know imagine two such powerful vocals blending together for Carrie Underwood’s O Come, All Ye Faithful.
Take a look at the video below, it will send shivers down your spine, it’s that awesome.
Whether it’s singing, acting, cooking, sports, or something else, the truth is that most people out there possess certain talents. So, how come that only some of them are celebrities of some sort? Honestly, I believe that despite the skills, one needs to be truly passionate about something and not afraid of taking risks and making bold choices if they want to make a name for themselves.
Rachael Ray is just one example of that. She’s a television personality, a cook, an author, and a host. But she worked hard for what she has today and was never afraid to show the world what she has inside her, and that’s the love for cooking.
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In fact, Ray’s parents were restaurateurs basically their whole life so she and her siblings were used to the job there as well.
After her parents divorced, Ray’s mother had restaurants at nine different locations and that meant Ray was spending even more time helping around and learning how to perfect her cooking, although she was just a 14-year-old girl at the time.
“Good food and a warm kitchen are what makes a house a home,” Ray told Goodhousekeeping. “I always tried to make my home like my mother’s, because Mom was magnificent at stretching a buck when it came to decorating and food. Like a true Italian, she valued beautification in every area of her life, and I try to do the same. She raised me with a great aesthetic and taught me that you don’t need to be rich to live a rich life.”
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During her high-school years, Ray started her own business, offering food gift-baskets called Delicious Liaisons. Some years later, she came up with the idea of offering cooking classes. In fact, she was looking for a cook teacher, but as no one applied, she took the job herself. The 30 minute meal recipes she was offering to her students later turned into her trademark. So, soon after, she had her own TV show, 30 Minute Meal, as well as a cookbook with the same name that people loved.
Today, this woman all Americans love has a contract with the Food Network, her own show, and a number of cookbooks under her belt.
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“She started out doing demos in stores, then landed one show, which turned into two, and then it just blew up,” chef Guy Fieri said of Ray. “Once you meet her, you understand just what a powerhouse she is. This isn’t a coincidental opportunity. She was destined for this.”
Ray has been happily married to lead singer John Cusimano, who is also the CEO of her company, Watch Entertainment. In 2006, she told ABC News: “You know, my husband is the only guy in the world I could have married. The only man that can possibly exist that doesn’t mind eating dinner at midnight, you know. I mean, he’s a really easygoing guy.”
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Ray and Cusimano don’t have children because they believed that would be for the best having in mind how busy they are. “I work too much to be an appropriate parent,” she told People. “I just feel like I would do a bad job if I actually took the time to literally give birth to a kid right now and try and juggle everything I’m doing.”
She is also doing a lot of charity work. Recently, Ray started the Yum-o! charity which fights against child hunger, obesity at children, and type 2 diabetes at young kids.
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The 52-year-old chef has always put her career first, and it wasn’t until a few years back that she decided to focus on her health and turn to a healthier lifestyle, thus lose some weight. On top of that, she started working out regularly. “Between my daytime appear, the Food Network appears, my magazine, and my books, I’m generally go, go, go,” she said speaking to Medium.
“Be that as it may, working out is my time. That is the reason I don’t utilize a coach. I’d feel like it was tied in with satisfying the coach, not fulfilling me. In addition, coaches need you to hear them out. I like tuning in to my music.”
She’s following a Mediterranean eating routine which includes a lot of fruits and veggies, whole grains and sea food. “I care about my general well being,” she said. “We’d keep awake until late having an additional piece of wine and manage stuff at work. Presently we head to sleep at 10:30 or 11. We rest better and mentally feel like we can manage our days better.”
We say Rachael Ray looks awesome, don’t you agree?
Some things never get old, in fact, they only get better over time. Just like some of the shows that were huge hits years ago and made millions stay in front of the TV in anticipation for each following episode. One of them is definitely the iconic The Carol Burnett Show.
It aired for eleven seasons and attracted a huge number of fans from all over the world. Their sketches were worth numerous prestigious awards, including Golden Globes and Emmy’s.
One of the sketches that still has the power to make people laugh is the one starring Tim Conway and Harvey Korman named The Dentist.
Korman plays the patient who has an unbearable toothache and can’t wait to get the help from the dentist. But, the dentist is not there and his newly-graduated nephew welcomes him instead. The patient is hesitant whether to take the seat and let this young dentist take care of his problem, but he has no other option.
Before the young dentist starts with the procedure, he takes out the manual and checks what he has to do. This left many in stitches.
During these hard times for the society and the social distancing, a good laughter is all we need. Check out the video below.
Losing a parent at young age can be devastating and it can change the life of that child forever. It’s not that the pain is any different when we are older, but at least we easily accept the reality, unlike the little ones who can’t understand why their mom or dad suddenly left and never returned.
Avey Cox is a young lady whose father passed away. That meant she would be the only girl in her class who wouldn’t attend the father-daughter dance. Well, at least she thought so, before someone special stepped in.
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Officer Nick Harvey from the Van Buren, Arkansas department is a guy who is always going an extra mile for the people from his community. When he learned of Avey’s story, he decided to take the role of her dad for the upcoming school dance.
Of course, he first spoke to the girl’s mother of his idea. Harvey told KFSM: “I reached out to the mother because the last thing I wanted was to get rejected by a second-grader, and then the next day I formally asked if she’d be my date to the daddy/daughter dance.”
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Avey was over the moon. She couldn’t wait for that special day to come and even asked Harvey to wear matching outfits. He was as happy and agreed on whatever sweet Avey asked for.
On the big night, Harvey and Avey took a group photo with the rest of the fathers and daughters and had a great time together. They both danced their hearts out.
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Someone captured the precious moment these two shared and posted it online along with their story. Needless to say, everyone praised the kind officer for what he did.
“It meant a lot because I actually got to go and see all my friends there,” Avey told 5News. “And then, I got to go with him and have a lot of fun.” Harvey on the other hand said laughing, “I embarrassed myself a little bit and danced when I can’t dance at all.”
After the special night was over, all the kids went to have ice-cream with officer Harvey.
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This story speaks kindness and being there for those in need louder than anything else. Thank you officer Harvey for everything you are doing for the community.
You can take a look at the whole story in the video below. Don’t forget to share it with your friends.
No matter if you are a dog person or a cat person, you have to agree that nothing really beats the love canines give to their humans. Loyalty is just one of the traits on the endless list of virtues dogs posses. They always make our days a bit brighter and better and are the best friends we can ever wish for.
The 20 photos below are just the perfect example to back up everything we’ve just said for the best animals that have ever walked this Earth.
1. Great with kids
If you want your children to turn into loving, caring, and responsible individuals, then get them a dog. That way, you will know they will always have someone to love them and be there for them.
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2. Always by your side
Dogs have this incredible ability to sense when their humans are not feeling fine. So whenever you are feeling sick, they will never leave your side, making sure you are not alone during your hardest of times.
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3. Helping with the new addition to the family
Dogs are loving creatures who are always happy for the new addition to the family. Not only they are not jealous, but help with the baby by keeping them company. Isn’t this photo a true representation of LOVE?
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4. No boundaries
Well, dogs know no boundaries, but that’s not a bad thing, unless you need some privacy in the bathroom.
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5. Through thick and thin
Whether you are rich or poor, homeless or owning a mansion, dogs don’t care. All they ever care for is that they are with you through thick and thin.
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6. The virtue of patience
If you ever wondered what your dog is doing at home while you are out, the most probable answer is that they are waiting for you to return. Just take a look at this cutie waiting for his owners at the door. Cute beyond words, don’t you think so?
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7. Inseparable
These two are having so much fun together. Just look at them casually hanging out on the bench and getting some sun rays and fresh air. As long as they are together, everything is fine.
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8. Lending an ear
Yes, we all know dogs don’t understand our language, but they do understand how we feel. What’s most, they are the best listeners in the world who provide comfort when we needed it the most.
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9. Taking care of their pregnant human mommies
Dogs are always very sensitive when it comes to pregnant women. They know these ladies are carrying a soul inside their bellies so canines will always be very protective in such cases. They love touching and kissing the tummies in which their future human siblings are.
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10. A look of concern
The person who shared this photo explained how his dog put his paw on his leg whenever he heard him coughing. Isn’t that adorable?
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11. Keeping you for themselves
In fact, dogs hate to share their humans with others, whether it is a person or an animal. The boyfriend tried to kiss his girl, but this dog reached his head as though he wanted to say: “Stay away from my owner, she’s all mine.”
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12. Special delivery
If you find yourself in a position when you are vulnerable or sick, don’t worry. Your dog will be there to give you some water and all the things you need. Just like this fella from the photo below.
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13. Welcome home
When you get home after hours spent outside who will be the first to welcome you back home? Your dog, of course. On top of that, you’ll get a kiss, a lick, and a hug.
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14. The joy they feel every day
Your dog will never get enough of being around you. What’s most, they are not afraid to show that. Look at the sweet puppy below, he’s all smiles just for being with his humans.
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15. Always there for their kind
The touching photo below shows just how empathetic dogs can be not only towards humans but those of their kind as well. At the end of the day, this is a Dog Love Dog world.
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Dogs are simply the best, thank God for having them in our lives.
With the most beautiful time of the year just around the corner, we can’t help by let our hearts get filled with the holiday spirit. Christmas has always been about faith, love, closeness, and family. The Christmas tress, the cities covered with all those lights shining bright, and the presents we give to one another as a sign of appreciation are what make our lives complete.
And what a holiday would it be without all the charming Christmas movies that remind us of the beauty of this period?
Well, this year, we got to see one of the most awaited movies, The Christmas Chronicles 2, starring one of the best Hollywood couples, Kurt Russel and Goldie Hawn. These two are the reason why we believe love between celebrities could last forever.
Our heroine Kate will save Christmas once again and will bring in the magic. And as the characters are involved in yet another adventure, Russel and Goldie are living a real life adventure on their own.
Russel and the cast surprised Goldie with a cake and pre-recorded videos of them singing Happy Birthday during their drive in-event at Grove Mall in Los Angeles. What a special celebration of her 75th birthday.
Take a look at the trailer for The Christmas Chronicles 2 in the video below in case you haven’t seen the movie yet. You are going to love it, that’s for sure.
Children are our most treasured gifts. They are the future of the nation and in order for them to be able to grow into happy and healthy human beings, they need to get lots of affection, love, devotion, and of course healthy meals.
The sad reality is that many families struggle to make ends meet and are unable to provide their kids with the basic food needs.
It’s even sadder that many times we are not really aware that those kids who are hungry and even starving are among us.
A U.S teacher named Brooke shared how she was deeply touched by the question one of her students asked her, which made her realize what the poor boy was going through. Her post has gone viral and gathered the attention of people from ever corner of the world.
“Today I cried for a child, a child who so innocently talked about food, and the lack of it,” Brooke started her story.
As she was teaching, one of her students approached closer and asked her when the lady who was putting food in his bag was coming. Brooke was confused at first, but she quickly figured out that the lady the boy was asking about was the school’s guidance counselor.
This left Brooke heartbroken. She just couldn’t stop the tears rolling down her face.
She pulled herself together and told the sweet boy how she wasn’t certain when the lady would come, but asked him about the things he wished her to bring him. When she mentioned spaghetti O’s, the boy told her:
‘We don’t have those at my house, but when I do have them they give me a warm belly and help me sleep’
“I lost it, I cried in front of 20 little people. No kid should ever be hungry, ever”, Brooke said.
She knew she had to do something for the boy and the rest of the students who were in the same position so she asked the rest of the teachers to donate money for some food.
Thanks to Brooke’s initiative and her post that was shared around 30,000 times, the school where she works started a food pantry for their students. This way, they know none of the kids who attends the school will ever be hungry while there.
“I did not write this for anyone to get praise, nobody did it for the praise.
I want people to know that teachers are humans, we love our kids and want the very best for them.
Some days we get frustrated and feel overwhelmed, but today we did what was best for a child. Will it show on a test score? Nope! Do we care? Nope!
It’s a crazy rollercoaster of emotions being a teacher, but today it was worth every tear that fell to see him light up when that bag was put into his backpack,” Brooke said.
It’s because of teachers like Brooke who are loving and caring that students who struggle are given a chance to thrive.
One mother named Nicole Duggan speaks up of the issues parents of kids with autism face on a daily basis. She says how most people are harsh on everyone who is different and doesn’t fit the ‘norm’ imposed by the society.
She says how she always knew her son Riley had the condition, but wanted to be 100% positive and took him to doctors who were to confirm the diagnosis.
Nicole recalls one of the most unpleasant experiences she and her son have. Around Christmas some years ago when Riley was younger the two went to the mall to see Santa Claus who was placed in a grotto.
As sweet Riley loved the grotto, he started clapping his hands, jumped up and down, and hummed and squealed. He acted like that because that’s the only way he can express his emotions, through sounds as gestures. Yes, Riley cannot speak, but people jump into conclusions without ever wanting to know other people’s story.
Nicole was aware people would react to her son’s jumping and squealing, but she let him enjoy the sight that made him happy.
As time passed by, more and more people started staring at Riley, but it was one mother’s reaction that made things worse.
“I will never forget that woman. I will never forget the way she looked at my little boy. The way she stared. The look of disgust on her face,” said Nicole.
Riley than continued admiring the grotto sitting on a bench. A little girl approached and said “hi,” to what Riley answered with the cutest smile.
Trying to tell his new acquaintance how he was happy to meet her, Riley started flipping again. It was then that the woman who stared at Riley got closer. As it turned out she was the little girl’s mother. She didn’t want her daughter to sit next to Riley and told her to move from him after which the two left.
But then the woman turned to Nicole and said, “Maybe you should try those special Santas. You know. For kids like him.”
Nicole didn’t say anything and let that woman live her sad and miserable life which was filled with negativity and lack of compassion. She felt bad for her son, but she knew Riley was stronger than those words.
This incident showed how small-minded some people can be. Instead of teaching her daughter about appreciating and accepting differences, she made her go away from Riley and that’s really not the kind of world we want to leave in and leave to our children.
Nicole still remembers this incident as though it happened yesterday although Riley is now older.
Thankfully, Riley is surrounded by a loving family who always supports him unconditionally. They are aware he will be stared at by many people, and will hear words from strangers that will hurt his feelings, and only hope that things will change in the future and our society will become more friendly to people who are considered different.
