'Time' recently offered readers a look at
some of the most surprising stories behind
the most well-known Christmas carols.
'Rudolph the
Red Nosed Reindeer', This classic character was originally created in 1939
by Chicago copywriter Robert L.
May for the
retail and catalog company Montgomery Ward.
'Rudolph the
Red Nosed Reindeer', This classic character was originally created in 1939
by Chicago copywriter Robert L.
May for the
retail and catalog company Montgomery Ward.
'Rudolph the
Red Nosed Reindeer', This classic character was originally created in 1939
by Chicago copywriter Robert L.
May for the
retail and catalog company Montgomery Ward.
In 1949, May's brother-in-law Johnny Marks wrote
the musical version famously sang by Gene Autry.
.
In 1949, May's brother-in-law Johnny Marks wrote
the musical version famously sang by Gene Autry.
.
'Do You Hear What I Hear' , This Christmas classic was written in 1962
by husband-and-wife Nöel Regney and
Gloria Shayne amid the Cuban missile crisis.
With the prospect of unspeakable
war, my father was walking around
New York and saw some babies
and was very movedâand wrote the
lyrics for âDo You Hear What I Hear?, Gabrielle Regney, The duoâs daughter, via GBH News.
With the prospect of unspeakable
war, my father was walking around
New York and saw some babies
and was very movedâand wrote the
lyrics for âDo You Hear What I Hear?, Gabrielle Regney, The duoâs daughter, via GBH News.
'Silent Night' , This famous Christmas carol dates
back to 1818, when it was written by
Joseph Mohr, an Austrian Catholic priest.
According to Michael P.
Foley, an author and professor
at Baylor University, the song is based on a poem Mohr
wrote to celebrate the end of the Napoleonic Wars.
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According to Michael P.
Foley, an author and professor
at Baylor University, the song is based on a poem Mohr
wrote to celebrate the end of the Napoleonic Wars.
.
Foley researched the origins of
popular Christmas songs for his book , 'Why We Kiss under the Mistletoe:
Christmas Traditions Explained.'.
'Little Drummer Boy' , This classic was written in 1941 by American
composer Katherine Kennicott Davis and
was originally titled 'Carol of the Drum.'.
The song became a global hit
in 1957, when it was performed
by the Jack Halloran Singers.
The Most Famous Pizza Styles , From Around the World.
Cozymeal compiled a list of
the 10 most famous styles of pizza
from around the globe. Here they are:.
Neapolitan Pizza, This pizza started it all. It typically has a
thick, bready crust with slightly charred edges
and is topped with fresh ingredients.
New York Style, This style was created by Italian immigrants
in New York. While it resembles Neapolitan, the
crust is thinner and the pizza is typically sold by the slice. .
Chicago Deep-Dish, Resembling more of a pie, this type
of pizza has a tall crust. The middle is filled with cheese, meats and veggies with the sauce layered on top.
Chicago Deep-Dish, Resembling more of a pie, this type
of pizza has a tall crust. The middle is filled with cheese, meats and veggies with the sauce layered on top.
Margherita Pizza, This type of pizza was created in 1889 and named after
the queen of Italy. It always contains red tomatoes, white mozzarella and green basil, the colors of the Italian flag.
Sicilian Pizza, The crust resembles more of a focaccia bread
and is shaped like a rectangle or square. It is generously topped with tomato sauce, cheese and other ingredients.
Hawaiian Pizza, Love it or hate it, Hawaiian Pizza
is here to stay. Created by a Canadian chef,
this combination generally features pineapple and ham, though variations with bacon or pulled pork also exist.
California Pizza, This type of pizza gained traction in the 1980s.
The crust falls somewhere between NY style and
Neapolitan. They're traditionally meant
for one person and come with fancy toppings.
Greek Pizza, Originating with Greek immigrants in New England,
the texture of this pizza is similar to Sicilian pizza, but
it's made in a metal pan. It also contains lots of olive oil.
Greek Pizza, Originating with Greek immigrants in New England,
the texture of this pizza is similar to Sicilian pizza, but
it's made in a metal pan. It also contains lots of olive oil.
Detroit Style Pizza, Also originating with Sicilian immigrants, this rectangular pizza is layered with tons of cheese and toppings with
only a little sauce on top. The crust is chewy and crispy.
Detroit Style Pizza, Also originating with Sicilian immigrants, this rectangular pizza is layered with tons of cheese and toppings with
only a little sauce on top. The crust is chewy and crispy.
Tavern Style Pizza, Many Chicago locals prefer this style of pizza
over Deep Dish. This thin-crust pizza has typical
toppings and is cut into squares. Some say this is
so that a slice would fit on a bar napkin
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Consumer Outlook , Plunges Amid Fears of , More Price Hikes Ahead.
CNN reports that sentiment about the economy among
consumers in the United States has plummeted
to the lowest level in the past six months.
According to the latest consumer survey by the
University of Michigan, consumers are also bracing
for more price increases in the year ahead. .
The consumer expectations gauge,
which is closely monitored by the White House,
dropped 13%, representing the most significant
single month decline since mid-2021.
The latest news is still better than
last May when inflation was at 4%
compared to the current 3.5% reading.
However, CNN points out that despite inflation
being lower than the same time last year, the numbers
have been moving in the wrong direction.
The trajectory has shifted
economist expectations for
the Federal Reserve to cut rates. .
The latest Fed report saw expectations
for year-ahead inflation increase
to 3.5% from the 3.2% forecast in April. .
At the same time, long-run
expectations for inflation also
increased to 3.1% from April's 3.0%. .
According to Chicago Federal Reserve
President Austan Goolsbee, the latest data , "bodes awful for progress on inflation.".
There isnât, at this time,
much evidence in my view that
inflation is stalling out at 3%, Austan Goolsbee, Chicago Federal Reserve President, via CNN
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The disappearance of Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi, a 25-year-old student from Telangana studying in Chicago, has alarmed the Indian community. Last seen on May 2nd, efforts to locate him have been fruitless. He vanished after allegedly traveling to Texas to meet an unidentified individual. His case highlights a troubling trend of Indian students facing danger abroad, prompting calls for increased safety measures.
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These 5 US Cities Have the , Fastest-Rising Home Prices.
'Newsweek' reports that five cities in the
United States saw home prices increase by more
than 8% between January 2023 and January 2024.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price
Index showed that all 20 cities analyzed had year-
over-year increases during the same period of time.
According to the report, , these are the five cities where , home prices grew the fastest:.
Chicago, IL, Home prices increased by 8%
year-over-year in the Windy City.
According to the latest Redfin data, the median sale price of a house in Chicago was $335,000 as of February 2024, a 6.3% increase compared to the same time last year.
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte saw home prices increase
by 8.1% year-over-year for 2024,
with the median home price at $399,995.
Detroit, MI, Motor City saw home prices jump 8.3%. The median sale price of a home was $83,000, a significant 15.3% increase compared to 2023.
'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest
home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a
resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production.
'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest
home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a
resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production.
Los Angeles, CA, The city's 8.6% hike ranked as the second-highest
price increase in the nation with the median home
price at $975,000, a 5.9% increase year-over-year.
San Diego, CA, San Diego registered a whopping 11.2%
price increase for 2023 with the median sale price
sitting at $940,000, a 10% year-over-year increase.
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Happy Birthday,
Mariah Carey!.
Mariah Carey turns
55 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. She was named after the song,
âThey Call The Wind Maria.â.
2. The World Music AwardsÂ
honored her as the world's
best-selling recording artist
of the 1990s.
3. She won
two Grammys
following her
debut album.
4. Carey is known for her
five-note octave and whistle register.
5. Her holiday album, âMerry Christmas,â
is one of the best-selling Christmas
albums of all time.
Happy Birthday,
Mariah Carey!
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