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[verbaska]

Cheerful Mature Man Makes a Toast to Christmas Cheer 🍸🎄

This holiday season, celebrate the warmth and camaraderie of festive gatherings! My latest blog post features a delightful scene of a cheerful man raising a glass of vodka to toast the spirit of Christmas. Join me as I explore the story behind this cozy cafe moment. Perfect inspiration for your holiday campaigns! 🌟

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Thanksgiving at Grandma Cooper’s A Cherished Memory

Growing up, Thanksgiving was more than just a holiday; it was an event—a warm, boisterous, love-filled day at Grandma Cooper’s house. The memories of those days are etched deeply in my heart, a tapestry of laughter, delicious food, and the kind of family closeness that can only be described as a blessing. Our family would gather from near and far—Aunts, Uncles, Cousins—filling Grandma’s cozy home…

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[rightanswer-net]

Celebrate holidays to honor traditions, foster family bonds, and enrich cultural heritage. Discover why holidays hold such significance in our lives with historical and cultural insights.

[decorworks]

Is it time to de-shoe for holiday gatherings?

Whether to de-shoe for holiday gatherings is a matter of personal preference and the host's desire. Some hosts may prefer guests to remove their shoes due to concerns about germs, mess, or noise, while others may allow shoes. Guests can respect the host's wishes by bringing a clean pair of shoes to change into or wearing socks or slippers. Some people even coordinate their outfits around the intention of ultimately taking off their shoes.The ongoing discussion surrounding the decision to wear shoes indoors commands attention, particularly as the festive season of home-based gatherings kicks off, leaving health-conscious hosts in a quandary. Renowned authorities strongly advocate for the adoption of the practice of removing shoes at the entrance, deeming it essential to mitigate the spread of germs within a household.

Environmental researchers disclose that roughly one-third of the debris present within homes can be traced back to external sources, either blown in or tracked in by footwear. The soles of shoes, often considered offensive, serve as reservoirs for an array of microorganisms, including drug-resistant pathogens associated with hospital infections that present formidable challenges in terms of treatment.E. coli, a particularly distressing bacterium causing severe abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting, ranks among the contaminants frequently detected on shoes. Studies involving swabs from shoe soles reveal an alarming statistic—almost 99% test positive for fecal material.Urban parks and streets bear the burden of heavy metal pollutants like lead, copper, and zinc, accumulated over decades of environmental pollution. Rural agricultural areas may witness elevated pesticide levels. Homes constructed before 1978 face an increased likelihood of harboring lead-based paint, which, when chipped, peeled, or degraded into dust, poses substantial health risks. There exists no deemed safe threshold for lead exposure at any age, and children, due to their small size and proximity to contaminants while crawling and playing on floors, remain particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of heavy metals and pesticides.

When it comes to asking guests to de-shoe for holiday gatherings, it's important to do so politely and consider their comfort. Here are some tips on how to ask guests to take off their shoes politely:1. Warn Guests in Advance: Inform your guests about your no-shoe policy when they receive the invitation. This gives them the opportunity to prepare and comply with your request.2. Provide Comfortable Alternatives: Offer clean slippers or socks for your guests to wear inside your home. Additionally, ensure there is a comfortable and convenient area for them to remove and store their shoes, such as a bench or a designated shoe rack.3. Communicate Graciously: When guests arrive, politely remind them of your no-shoe policy. You can say something like, "We have a no-shoes policy here at our house, so when you come over, please bring your favorite slippers or comfy socks".4. Be Understanding: Some guests may have valid reasons for wanting to keep their shoes on, such as foot insecurity or medical conditions. It's important to be gracious and understanding if a guest is unable to comply with your request.

Here are some creative ways to encourage guests to de-shoe for holiday gatherings, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and respected.1. Provide Shoe Covers: Offer disposable shoe covers for guests who prefer to keep their shoes on or have foot concerns.2. Offer Clean Socks or Slippers: Place a basket of clean and cozy socks or slippers near the entrance to entice guests to take off their shoes.3. Set Up a Changing Station: Create a designated area near the front door with a bench or chair where guests can comfortably remove and store their shoes.4. Communicate in Advance: Inform guests about your no-shoe policy when they receive the invitation, and suggest they bring their favorite slippers or comfy socks.5. Use a Shoe Rack: Invest in a shoe rack near the entrance to hold guests' footwear, signaling that it's the norm to de-shoe upon entering.

By implementing these creative strategies, you can encourage guests to de-shoe in a polite and considerate manner for your holiday gathering.Some shoe-themed decorations that can be used to encourage guests to de-shoe include:1. Shoe Display: Use an open shoe display case or shelves to showcase your favorite shoes, subtly encouraging guests to remove theirs.2. Socks in a Basket: Place a decorative basket filled with clean and cozy socks near the entrance to entice guests to take off their shoes.3. Footwear-Themed Wallpaper or Art: Consider using wallpaper or art with shoe-themed designs near the entrance to playfully reinforce the de-shoeing policy.These are just some creative shoe-themed decorations you can encourage guests to de-shoe in a stylish and inviting manner, so that everyone feels it's a comfortable environment to enjoy the rest of the day or evening.

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With holiday parties on the horizon, if you partake of alcoholic refreshments, do so responsibly and with moderation. Perhaps this book can help you prepare.

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[kellykhalsa]

World's Best Non-Alcoholic Wines for the Holidays

Let’s go straight to number One. ARIEL is more than mere grape juice! Simply put, non-alcoholic wine is wine, that has had the alcohol removed. Being around wine professionals for years watching traditional winemaking methods, wine is not foreign to me. The art of wine amazes me and after the juice is fermented, dealcoholized wine skips one step but for people who are interested in keeping it…

[macaronbite]

A Taste of Luxury 🥂🍫🍬 #MacaronBites #HolidayGathering #GourmetFlavors #CelebrateInStyle

[brentclanton]

A Night at the Museum: Our annual pre-Christmas gathering of the Clanton-Edwards extended clan members was held tonight at the Wharton County Historical Museum. An amazing collection of items and photographs of yore on display. #NightAtTheMuseum #HolidayGatherings #FamilyFun (at Wharton County Historical Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXprrzugM_6/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sweet-bazil]

Holiday Catering for Small & Large gatherings! Serving up Caramelized Pear & Arugula Salad, Tuscan Airline Chicken, Vegetable Medley, Shrimp Scampi, Bazil Cauliflower Rice, and Soft Rolls #dmvcatering #dmvdoes #dmvcater #corporatecatering #fingerlickinggood #holidaygatherings #southernmarylandchef #celebratedeliciously #mdcaterer #vacaterer #dmvpersonalchef #vapersonalchef #boxedlunches #lovelove https://www.instagram.com/p/CXe8XEogi8_/?utm_medium=tumblr

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May You All Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!!

[alicedaydreams]

#wcw goes out to my #ConSquad- one of the best things to have happened to me last decade. It’s true that it IS harder to make friends as an adult, but somehow being a total nerd led me to half of these gals in the early 2010s & we’ve had some pretty great adventures together. I love them to the moon & back. 🚀💖🌕 . . This past Sunday, we celebrated our 4th annual belated holiday gathering & tried to recreate the pic we took the very first time. I think we might’ve gotten it. We left room for @juria_c who was there in spirit! Swipe to see last year’s attempt! . . . . #squad #girlgang #geekchic #geekgirls #holidayvibes #ootd #holidaygatherings #friends #latexmasparty #sundayfunday #weekendfun #winterstyle #sweaterparty #sweaterweather #womancrushwednesday #womancrusheveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/B7WTob8gBCj/?igshid=o1qwwpu73nf1

[eventsbeyond]

Sending everyone best wishes for a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays!! #christmas2019 #holidays #family #cheers2019 #merrychristmas #eventsbeyond #holidayseason #holidayparty #holidaygatherings #EB #courtneykern #courtneybkern #nycweddingplanner #craftingcreatingcapturingabeautifullife (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6gWE6PDvHL/?igshid=jxz8l8hdqq9s

[heretoinspire]

Via @houseofhoney Celaliye House from @gulmeninteriors #interiors #interiordesign #holidaygathering #tistheseason https://www.instagram.com/p/CmQ838eoRTX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sabinemondestin]

So much fun at the @postcityps #christmasparty ❤️❤️😃😃🥂🥂🍺🍷 #funtimes❤️ #postproduction #postprocrew #postproductionlife #postproductionstudio #postproduccion #postproductions #postproductionparty #torontoviews #christmasgathering #holidaygathering (at POST CITY Picture & Sound) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Q-vHhnH64/?igshid=4aewmc1qr7fr