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A Kid Got a Magnifying Glass for Christmas…and Promptly Set His Lawn on Fire

One minute you think you got your child a cool Christmas gift, and the next, the whole neighborhood is about to go up in flames.

That’s exactly what happened: a 12-year-old boy in Texas got a magnifying glass for Christmas – and then accidentally set his family’s lawn on fire. I can tell you, as a former 12-year-old boy, that about 99.99% of kids that age are going to use magnifying glasses to start some kind of fire (hopefully of the small variety that won’t spiral out of control.

The boy’s mother explained on Facebook,

“Christmas Day was memorable to say the least!?My twelve year old son Cayden, who is an avid reader, an honor student, and interested in science, asked for a magnifying glass for Christmas. (It’s like a basketball player asking for basketball shoes.) We thought it was for reading, but instead he tried to see if he could light a fire with it! We discovered that he and his two brothers went out on the driveway to see if they could burn a couple holes in some newspaper.

Everything was under control until the boys came running into the house telling us that a corner of the lawn was on fire and the Christmas lights were melting! Justin and I rushed outside to see the entire front lawn turning black! We grabbed buckets, turned on the hose and sprinklers, and I grabbed blankets to smother and trap it – before it could spread any more into the neighbors yard! What a sight to see – a bunch of people running around crazy trying to put a front lawn fire out while wearing matching Christmas jammies!

I want to reiterate this was an accident. It could have been worse but it wasn’t. So instead of a tragedy it will now be a Christmas to remember! 2019- The Christmas the lawn lit on fire. ???

Oh and never buy a magnifying glass for your son!”

Christmas Day was memorable to say the least!?My twelve year old son Cayden, who is an avid reader, an honor student,…

Posted by Nissa-Lynn Parson on Thursday, December 26, 2019

People on social media thought the whole incident was pretty darn hilarious.

Well, we’re glad no one was hurt and that they were able to get the blaze started by Cayden under control.

Note to self: don’t buy any young kids a magnifying glass anytime soon…

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This Man Turns Discarded Christmas Trees Into Canes for Veterans

You always see a ton of discarded Christmas trees dragged out onto driveways to be hauled off by garbage trucks after the holidays. I’ve never really thought about what comes next for this near-endless supply of trees, but I suppose they just decompose in the dump, releasing CO2 back into the atmosphere.

Great.

That’s not what happens to (some of) the trees in Copperas Cove, Texas, however. One local man has found a creative and important use for some of these old trees.

Jamie Willis is an Army veteran, and he’s asking people to send their old Christmas trees his way because he turns the trees into canes for fellow veterans who need mobility aids – and for other folks who require canes as well.

I'm happy you like the cane. Thanks for sharing your picture brother.

Posted by Canes For Veterans Central Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2017

Willis’ cause is called Canes for Veterans Central Texas and he’s made about 200 canes so far. Willis said, “The whole process, it’s just done off donations. I make the canes myself. Everything’s done out of pocket.”

This is the second year that Jamie Willis has reached out for tree donations, and he has been overwhelmed with this year’s response. He said, “It’s been an outpouring of donations this year, more than I ever thought I would get. Home Depot flooded me with trees, they’re sending me 400, and the rest of the community will be giving me about another 100 trees.”

Posted by Canes For Veterans Central Texas on Saturday, January 4, 2020

Willis said he usually takes an entire day to make one cane. He got the idea to start making his own because the one he was given by Veterans Affairs kept collapsing on him, and he didn’t trust it. So he reached out to an organization in Florida called Free Canes for Veterans.

The man behind that organization, Army veteran Oscar Morris, told Willis they didn’t have any more canes and instead taught Willis how to make his own. Willis then asked if he could branch off of that organization and start his own canes-for-veterans nonprofit in Texas, and Morris gave him his blessing.

Mr. Paul Miles and cane #209 standing tall. Another veteran brother who I met while at a local tire shop. And after talking with him we were honored to make him a cane. Much love and respect go out to you sir.

Posted by Canes For Veterans Central Texas on Thursday, August 8, 2019

Morris said that Jamie Willis is the fifth veteran to start their own branch of Free Canes for Veterans. Great work by all!

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Here Are Some Funny Tweets About Holiday Movies

Did you get your fill this year?

I love holiday movies! Some of my favorites are Beautiful Girls, Die Hard (it is a Christmas movie, okay?), and of course, the classic A Christmas Story.

Let’s enjoy some funny tweets about holidays flicks in all their glory!

1. Heard that.

2. And again…and again…

3. Plot twist.

4. Might be time to get some new kids.

5. Think about that one…

6. Doesn’t seem like he’d be a great dog owner.

7. Time to move on.

8. You knew this was coming.

9. I’m reminded of this every year.

10. That looks to be the case…

11. That’s basically the plot.

12. Worried about The Grinch.

13. A pure legend.

14. Mind = Blown.

15. That’s a tough one to swallow.

What are your favorite holiday movies?

Share them with us in the comments!

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A Woman Messaged Her Tinder Matches With Quotes From ‘The Grinch’

Well, this is entertaining…

Dayna Troisi is a big fan of How The Grinch Stole Christmas and so she decided to do something very clever on Tinder.

Troisi said, “he is all of us. Like, for example, he hates people, and refuses to go out when he can’t find the perfect outfit (don’t you hate when you’re too bloated for your favorite bodysuit?). He is also emotionally stunted but good-hearted at the end of the day. Plus, he has a dog, so he can’t be that bad. So, I wondered: What would happen if I messaged my Tinder matches with quotes from The Grinch?”

Let’s see how it went, shall we?

1. Sign him up.

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2. Nice recovery.

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3. Not feeling it.

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4. More cuffing.

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5. This fella got it.

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6. This guy is pretty serious.

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7. This went off the rails.

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8. Okay…

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9. What else do you feel?

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10. A poet and he knows it.

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Pretty brilliant, I must say!

Have you ever done anything like this on dating apps? Tell us all about it in the comments!

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Here Are Some Funny Jokes About White Elephant Parties

Have you been to a White Elephant party before? Or perhaps you call it a Yankee Swap or a Dirty Santa party?

They’re a lot of fun – folks bring gifts to trade, and guests have the option to “steal” gifts from other people. It can get heated, and it’s even more fun when there are totally inappropriate presents involved!

If you’ve been to these parties, these will look familiar. If not, get yourself to one this year if you can!

1. You don’t say!

2. Uh oh…

3. Not gonna make it this year.

4. Some might even call it trash.

5. Might as well.

6. Swap with the Big Boss?

7. Might turn into a free-for-all.

8. Just like The Hunger Games.

9. They always dreamed of this.

10. Conspiracy theory.

11. Could be your meal ticket.

12. Mine!

13. Trying to tell you politely…

14. I’m here to file a complaint.

15. You won 2019.

Tell us all about your holiday parties this year!

How’d they go? Any drama? Any hilarity?

We’re dying to hear from you!

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5 Interesting Christmas Traditions From Around the World

If you’re an American like yours truly, you have Christmas down pat here in the good old USA. We know the Christmas traditions, the songs, the pop culture surrounding it, and we know all about the good food we eat every December 25.

But what do folks do in other countries to celebrate this holiday?

Here are five interesting and unusual Christmas traditions from around the globe that you might not know about.

1. Japan

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This one is very unusual, but who are we to judge? In Japan, people enjoy eating Kentucky Friend Chicken on Christmas Eve. Only one percent of the Japanese population is actually Christian, but KFC’s “Christmas Chicken” bucket is a huge hit in the country.

In 2016, an estimated 3.6 million families celebrated Christmas Eve this way in Japan. The tradition dates back to 1974 when a group of foreigners in Japan couldn’t find a turkey and decided to go to KFC instead. KFC saw it as a good marketing opportunity, and the rest is history. Today’s version consists of chicken, cake, and champagne.

2. Ukraine

Ukrainian Christmas Tree at the Museum of Science and Industry, 2008

In Ukraine, people decorate their trees with fake spiders and webs. Why, you ask? According to that country’s folklore, there was a poor, single mother who couldn’t afford to put any decorations on her family’s Christmas tree. One night while the family was sleeping, a spider spun a beautiful web and decorated the tree. The sun turned the web silver and gold and the poor family never needed anything ever again.

A nice story, I think.

3. Guatemala

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On December 7 at 6 o’clock in the evening, Guatemalans build bonfires to “burn the devil.” This tradition kicks off the Christmas season in Guatemala every year, and it especially popular in Guatemala City as a way to honor the city’s patron saint during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

The tradition started with a simple fire during colonial times, then over the years devil figures and even devil piñatas have been added to the mix. It’s estimated that 500,000 bonfires now burn in Guatemala every December 7.

4. Greenland

The coders way of cutting mattak

Greenland doesn’t get a lot of mentions in the history books, but they do have an interesting Christmas tradition that’s worth noting. In that country of only 55,000 people (that’s half the size of Boulder, Colorado), the men serve the women their meals at Christmas. What’s the meal? Strips of whale blubber known as “mattak.” Dessert usually consists of porridge with butter, cinnamon, and sugar.

5. Venezuela

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This might be the best Christmas tradition I’ve ever heard! In Caracas, Venezuela, people strap on roller skates to head to church on Christmas Eve. The story goes that kids are supposed to go to bed with a piece of string tied to their toes and their foot dangling out of a window. People skating by the windows tug on the toe strings letting kids know it’s time to roller skate to mass. Despite the fact that people probably don’t sleep with their feet hanging out of the window, Venezuelans still roller skate to mass to this day.

When mass is over, people get together for food, music, and dance. I like this idea!

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Funny Tweets About the Ridiculousness of Office Holiday Parties

Working in an office can be soul-sucking, but there’s always one cool, positive thing on the horizon…the office holiday party.

They usually spin wildly out of control, and you never know what’s gonna happen on that night.

Will Bob from Accounting take off his pants again? Will Judy from Shipping and Receiving spike the eggnog? Will there be any fistfights between different departments?

You just never know!!!

1. That’s never a good thing to hear.

2. We survived…somehow.

3. Prepare yourself.

4. All by yourself.

5. Nice one!

6. Where’d this come from?

7. A perfectly fine excuse.

8. So…

9. Must’ve been one hell of a cake.

10. Standing ovation.

11. Misread the vibe on this one.

12. These are delicious!

13. Much better than a bonus, right?

14. Here we go…

15. Don’t do it!

Have you had any hilarious/ridiculous/amazing/crazy experiences at holiday parties at work?

Share your wild tales in the comments!

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Funny Tweets About the Temptation of Christmas Cookies

The Christmas season comes with a lot of familiar traditions: parties, gifts, travel, holiday movies and music…and cookies…LOTS AND LOTS OF COOKIES.

I think we’re all going to be dreaming of sprinkles for the next three months because we’re cramming so many of these babies in our mouths right now…

Let’s take a look at the tweets.

1. That’s why.

2. A perfect plan.

3. A precarious game.

4. It’s gonna get ugly.

5. You do you.

6. Good job!

7. No self-control.

8. Why am I doing this?

9. Santa’s in for a surprise.

10. Explain that one.

11. You ARE an all star!

12. They’re long gone.

13. A long process.

14. You must finish the job.

15. Tips from Mom.

Do you tend to go overboard on the cookies around this time of year?

Don’t feel bad about it! We do it, too!

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Check out These Hilarious Tweets About Christmas Wish Lists

It’s time to double-check those Christmas wish lists your kiddos gave you so you can make sure they have the best holiday ever…or at least until they present you with next year’s list…

Let’s take a deep dive into some hilarious Christmas lists from kids who will hopefully get everything they asked for this year…

1. “Fake head that is not alive.”

2. That’s a lot!

3. I want a scary ghost, too.

4. This kid is not messing around.

5. Have to include that trademark.

6. You did the right thing.

7. Color-coordinated.

8. You better make it happen.

9. Proper dictation.

10. Playing mind games.

11. You definitely need that intro.

12. All the way to the top.

13. That is sweet.

14. That’s quite a list.

15. I’m with him on this one.

What was on your kids’ lists?

What are the trendy toys this year?

Or maybe you just gave them a lump of coal?

Let us know in the comments!

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Funny Tweets From Parents Who Are Totally Over the Holidays

Moms and dads…at least you can take comfort in the fact that we’re in the home stretch right now.

The holidays have been long and stressful, but now there’s an end in sight.

So put your shoulders back, put a smile on your face, and power through!

It’ll be 2020 in no time!

1. The “updated” list.

2. Tell them the truth.

3. Put a ride to school on there, too.

4. Perfect!

5. That’s the way it works.

6. Not a bad deal!

7. A lot of peaks and valleys.

8. Don’t even bother.

9. Get those diamonds!

10. You better start working!

11. That’s what moms are for.

12. That makes sense.

13. Got carried away.

14. It’ll work like a charm!

15. Not exactly a relaxing night…

Have you had enough of your family and holiday festivities yet?

Tell us all about it in the comments!

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