#multicultural toys

[diversityintoys]

Can You Use Sensory Toys As An Adult?

Sensory toys are usually considered toys for children, especially those with autism or ADHD. But grown-ups can use them too! These sensory toys for adultsmake for a very effective way to manage sensory input, which can help you feel calm and keep your attention on what you are doing.

What is sensory overload?

Sensory overload happens when our brains get confused by too much information from our senses, like sounds, sights, or touches. Sensory overload can make people feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even irritated by everyday stimuli.

For many adults, sensory toys like sensory fidget toys, balls, squishies, and tactile plates are an easy way to feel better during these situations. These toys are not only fun to play with, but they also help regulate the body's response to sensory input, making it easier to feel calm and collected.

Why are sensory toys good for adults?

Everyone processes sensory input differently. In other words, everyone "senses" the world around them in their own way, and sometimes all of that processing can feel too much and lead to stress and anxiety. When we feel this way, our brain's natural response is to stress a fight or flight response, and sensory toys can be really helpful here. These toys are designed to calm people's minds by refocusing attention and giving a safe outlet for nervous energy.

Using sensory toys can help adults in different ways — improved concentration, reduced anxiety, and even improved motor skills. Sensory toys are usually easy to carry, not too expensive, and can be used anywhere, making them a very easy addition to our everyday lives. 

Buy sensory toys for adults from a trusted seller!

If you are looking for fun sensory toys for adults, check out Diversity in Toys. They offer a wide range of sensory toys designed to cater to all ages and backgrounds. You can visit their website at www.diversityintoys.com to see all the sensory toys they have!

[dandyads]

Bell Manufacturing, 1924

[memoriallibrarytmc]

What's Here Wednesday: Beyond Books: Multicultural Food Set

This multicultural set features a fantastic feast of food! Intended for ages 18 months and above, it's a great mix of cuisines from around the world. There are 15 popular foods in total, such as a "samosa, edamame, and more!" Classic favorites such as a slice of pizza and a taco are also there, of course. Add a little fun flavor to playtime in your early childhood classrooms! This set is simmering on the Nonfiction+ shelves in the TMC. 🍲🍤🍚

[rustingcat]

Spookycorp

Lena sighed, picking up the toy train from the floor. She must've told them to pick it a hundred times already, not that she was deluding herself that any of them would listen to her today, no, they were far too excited to be doing that. She shook her head and cleared the rest of the scattered toys on the floor, and reached her work table. She had a last minute file she had to send before she could be free for the day.

"Muuuuuuum!" The shout from the hall got closer by the second. "Mum look!"

Lena turned her head to see her six years old son wearing an elaborate pirate costume, holding their new puppy up in the air.

"Mum, look at Krypto!" He said, biting his lip in excitement, practically vibrating from joy.

The dog had colourful cloth wings tied around his neck and a little hoodie with a beak and painted eyes.

"He's a parrot?" She tried.

Connor nodded enthusiastically. "Jeju dressed him!"

"Very cute. Then you were free to clean up the toys I told you to collect?" She raised an accusing eyebrow.

"Uhhh…" He started, but was cut off by his sister who quickly appeared on his left.

"Mum, you're not ready!" Lori pointed at her mother with her little hand. She was dressed in a pirate costume as well. It was their family costume after all.

Lena smiled. She knew full well her daughter tried to distract her in order to help her twin, but it was a rather exciting day so she could let them go this once. "I'll be ready in a moment, there's still some time. Go help your Jeju with setting everything for our guests. They should be here soon."

"Okay!" They shouted in unison and disappeared from her view before she could say anything else.

Lena let out a small chuckle and finished her work. She turned to leave the room when she noticed the crooked picture on the wall and stopped to fix it. It was a picture from their wedding day both smiling as they stood under the chuppah dressed in white Kryptonian dresses, Lena's dress had a small handkerchief tied to hers with a small embroidered shamrock. An Irish tradition she thought was beautiful. They decided to make a multicultural wedding, they exchanged Kryptonian wedding bracelets they specially made themselves, along with rings. J'onn, who acted as the pastor, married them, and they both broke the glass together. The kids were there as well, laughing and dancing with joy and delight.

Lena smiled at the memory, and continued to their bedroom. The costume wasn't too complicated to put on, an important aspect she insisted on after the year they all dressed up as astronauts. Getting in and out of that costume was a nightmare, not to mention the kids were three at the time. Lena put on her captain hat and went to join her family in the living room.

"How Rrrr you my beautiful wife?" Kara asked her in a very exaggerated pirate accent. The twins giggled at the attempt.

"I'm fine, darling," she said with a smile as she walked closer to her. "How Rrrr you?" Lena smirked, side-eying the kids who started laughing at her poor pirate accent. She tried to keep a passive expression, that was made harder with their children's laughter and her wife's growing smile. Lena went to kiss her on the cheek when her captain's hat bumped into Kara's. After a long family discussion that involved more arguments than necessary, it was decided that both Lena and Kara would be the captains of the ship, and as captains it was very important that they wear the hats.

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[walks-the-ages]

"*scoffs* "There's no propoganda in Transformers One, what are you talking about? It's not that deep! Megatron is totally a villain; he's not justified in any way for killing Sentinel, and it fact it's bad that he killed him. TFOne has no propoganda in it at all except as toy advertisement!"

The "unjustified villain" in question, in one of his evilest moments after he's gone "fully evil" according to this "propoganda-free movie" :

[ID: A screenshot from Transformers One, showing Megatron standing on an arch over a cheering crowd of hundreds of bots, both of his arms raised in the air as the people gleefully cheer him on, shouting "Rise up!" to the crowd of formely-enslaved workers. End ID]

If you think a movie that is literally doing textbook propaganda "can't possibly have propaganda in it because its for kids" ..... idk what to tell you except that's not how that works, and is, in fact, how propaganda itself works.

If you can acknowledge the deep-seated problem with Marvel movies and shows having their villain be "People who want to make the world a better place and do so with Clear Leftist Politics like Inclusivity, Diversity, and Mutual Aid like Arthur Harrow in Moon Knight with his Walkable Neighborhood, Safe Space and Vegan-Friendly Multicultural food nights.... and he also Wants To Kill Babies and Little Old Ladies",

but you refuse to see this level of propaganda when its staring you in the face and shouting in your face what the message is??

Like, why are you even trying to argue with anyone if you can see the message in the movie but still deny and complain that people are going to be on Megatron's side because Orion is trying to maintain the status quo and that the movie is upholding the divine right of kings? When that's literally what it's doing?

Like, it's perfectly fine for Orion and Bumblebee to go around violently slaughtering guards, because just like in Marvel, the little guys don't matter, you can throw those grunts out of five story buildings or slam them through concrete walls all you want, or chop them in half and stab them through the head with a knife-hand on screen as long as you're framed as being either cool or silly and excitable while doing it:

no one will bat an eye and will in fact find you slicing someone in half vertically amusing and light hearted!

but if someone wants to kill the Big Bad Himself?

The literal Baby-Maimer In Chief ?

Oh, no, suddenly, you can't do that!

That's what villains do! Only evil, corrupt, power-hungry people go after the literal fascist dictator who's kept everyone as slaves for their entire lives! /sarcasm

Megatron is one of the only characters in this film voiced by a Black person. He is an enslaved worker finding out the truth and leading a rebellion against a fascist dictator, and when he successfully kills that dictator (despite the best efforts of his so-called friends), and when he wants to tear down the monuments to this Fascist Dictator Baby Maimer in Chief, he's described as "wanting to kill everyone".

Like. Okay. So Bumblebee can go around deliberately terrorizing people and destroying important infrastructure for funsies because he's on a power trip from killing half a dozen guards,

but the second Megatron, who has just killed the Slaver Baby Maimer In Chief wants to destroy the monuments to that fascist?

Oh, suddenly, this is horrifying and destorying the city and 'going to kill everyone!'

As though this is not a clear and direct parallel to monuments to racist, slave-owning "war heroes" in the south being torn down by activists, and the framing of such action as being terror attacks and "wanting to destory the city and their heritage" ?

Yeah, Megatron shooting the monument to a fascist dictator causes stuff to fall and make random bystanders flee in terror...... because it has to, because that is part of the propaganda that tearing down monuments to fascists makes you just as bad or worse than the fascists.

Optimus even flat out says the above in the movie:

We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel

Optimus literally, flat out, explicitly says that Megatron is just as bad as Sentinel Prime, because Megatron

killed the fascist slaver dictator in question in one-on-one combat no less, just minutes after Sentinel got done branding him like a slave

wants to tear down the monuments to said dictator.

Yeah, sure, Megatron shot Optimus........only because Optimus literally jumped in front of the bullet meant for the Literal Fascist Dictator.

If Orion hadn't of done that, and simply let Megatron kill the Literal Fascist Dictator like Orion and Bumblebee were going around killing guards left right and center, they would never have split factions, or caused a ~civil war~ or had The Divine Right Of Kings choose a new Godly Appointed Dictator of the Entire Planet.

They would have simply started a rebellion and succeeded, and could have rebuilt Cybertron together, for all.

Instead, Optimus decided to jump in front of a bullet to save a Fascist.

And we're supposed to see this action as heroic and for the Greater Good, because while it's apparently perfectly fine to go around killing lowly nobodies (nameless guards), it's the Ultimate Evil to kill Fascist Dictators. 🤦

Oh, and for anyone who missed it, everyone was cheering on Megatron for killing Sentinel Prime.

Everyone except for the three protagonists.

The entire enslaved-miner, noble, and working classes of Cybertron was united in their hatred and loathing of Sentinel Prime and were united in their newfound freedom from a fascist dictator...

... except the heroes of the story, who are terrified and dismayed to see their fellow workers cheering

"Rise Up! Rise Up! Rise Up!"

And, of course, our heroes are rewarded for their Hard Work of Stopping A New Evil Dictator by.......

becoming the new Godly Appointed Rulers of the entire planet with no one else having any say whatsoever in this decision:

The people of Cybertron chose Megatron as their leader, for leading them to freedom and killing the man who kept them enslaved and mutilated them before they were even alive.

The Divine Right of Kings said "no", and instead forced them by Divine Will to have a new leader who thinks that, actually, killing fascists is bad when other people do it, and only they themselves are allowed to go around indescriminately slaughtering people they view as dangerous.

Hey. Do you see any real-world parallels in the messaging and all here?

Does "The people choose one thing and a system designed to take choice away from the people takes that choice away from the people" ring any bells?

Does "It's okay for US to go around killing Nameless Evil People Who Are Evil but if you try to go after A Literal Fascist Dictator, you're actually the real terrorist and you're secretly a dictator here" ring any bells??

anyways as a parting shot I'll just leave you this.

Meanwhile, 5 minutes earlier...

*Brutally eviscerates a bunch of guards, laughs about it while joking about brutally killing some more guards, then abandons D-16 to fight Sentinel Prime on his own without a thought*

[seratoninlackingangel]

This is about my life with ADHD and being a teacher, it maybe boring but I'm very happy!

So, all my life I have struggled with socialising because of my ADHD, and also, I'm not very physical hyperactive, but mentally I always playing around with scenarios, stories, and my imagination as a whole. As a kid sometimes I would just set my toys in place, close my eyes and imagine them playing around like a movie. Anyway, this year i became a teacher and one of my classes is in Multiculturalism, and I had an idea:

I got 2 little toys and divided my classroom in 2 teams, each one got one toy and one civilization to manage. They gave names, ways of life, feeding habits, habitats, morals, technologies and if they want to evolve something they just need to show me a little research about it. In this way they are learning about cultures and how they form, vary, evolve and all of that. So, this strange way of playing that always made me the strange kid on recess is now a way to teach and my kids love it, they are always asking for technologies, for ways they can improve, for some spare time to plan and all.

And i... I feel like im healing my inner child by this kids (that actually are all 16 to 18yo)

[lacefieldpoems]

Christmas Consumerism

Sparkling holiday lights shine in the eyes of communal shoppers, looking for the perfect gift this multicultural season of materialistic love languages.

Each dollar pocketed by mega corporations is spit back into the right-wing agenda to annihilate the misunderstood and divergents of mainstream tradition.

Apologies and bribes wrapped under  the Yule tree, decorated with tinsel and maxed out credit cards to fund the habit of purchasing love. 

Plague and sickness trample the shoppers to the economic death of the American Dollar. Surplus amounts to the theft of wages and cutting corners in the business pipeline.

Debt-riddled to provide glory and gift as the three wise men gave to the newborn baby of Bethlehem, penniless and born in what is now a site of genocide. 

Cold and shivering, there are children without a thread on their back,  living in modern mangers – asking for food instead of favored toys they desire. 

On the opposite side of the financial spectrum there are palaces and mansions of the slave-trading and war-profiteering billionaires ruining the Earth in which lies the eleventh hour of humanity.

by Jaime Lacefield

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 6.9

Holidays

Accession Day (Jordan)

Ananda Mahidol Day (Thailand)

Bill and Ted Day

Birsa Munda Shahidi Diwas (Madhya Pradesh; India)

Clothing Poverty Awareness Day (UK)

Community Day (La Rioja, Murcia; Spain)

Coral Triangle Day

Cornflower Day (French Republic)

Denture Day

Donald Duck Day

Feast of the Birth of the White-Breasted Giantess

Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day

Global Maintenance Day

Home Sweet Home Day

International Archives Day

International Batten Disease Awareness Day

International Day of Celtic Art

International Dough Disco Day

La Rioja Day (Spain)

Light Industry Workers’ Day (Former USSR Nations)

Meezer’s Colors Day

Monkey Spank Day

Murcia Day (Spain)

National Cancer Thriver Day

National Earl Day

National Earl Baltes Day

National Helen Day

National Heroes’ Day (Uganda)

National Krewe of Tucks Day

National Long COVID Awareness Day (Canada)

National Meal Prep Day

National Mitchell Day

National Sex Day

National Sex Educator Appreciation Day

National Stripper Appreciation Day

No Apologies Period Day

Profess Your Love Day

Purple People Eater Day

Rockman Day

609 Day

South American Football Day

Toy Industry Day

Traverse Myelitis Awareness Day (UK)

World Accreditation Day

World APS Day (a.k.a. World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Day)

Writers’ Rights Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

International Dark ’n Stormy Day

Kraft Cheese Day

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

Independence & Related Days

Flevelt (a.k.a. the Confederation of Flevelt; Declared; 2016) [unrecognized]

Självstyrelsedagen (Åland Self-Governing Day; Åland)

2nd Sunday in June

Abused Women and Children’s Awareness Day [2nd Sunday]

Bunker Hill Day observed (Massachusetts) [Sunday before 17th]

Canadian Rivers Day (Canada) [2nd Sunday]

Father’s Day (Austria, Belgium) [2nd Sunday]

International Drink Chenin Blanc Days, Day 3 [2nd Sunday]

International Shiatsu Day [2nd Sunday]

LEAF Open Farm Sunday (UK) [2nd Sunday]

Mother’s Day (Luxembourg) [2nd Sunday]

Multicultural American Child Day [2nd Sunday]

National Career Nursing Assistants’ Day [2nd Sunday]

National Children's Day [2nd Sunday]

National Garden Day (Germany) [2nd Sunday]

National Puerto Rican Day [2nd Sunday]

Race Unity Day (a.k.a. Race Amity Day; Baha’i) [2nd Sunday]

Ride the Wind Day [2nd Sunday]

World Pet Memorial Day [2nd Sunday; also 2nd Tuesday]

World Swallowtail Day [2nd Sunday]

Write To Your Father Day [2nd Sunday]

Weekly Holidays beginning June 9 (2nd Full Week)

National Automobile Service Professionals Week (thru 6.15) [Week with 6.12]

National Clay Week (thru 6.15) [2nd Full Week]

National Email Week (thru 6.15) [2nd Full Week]

National Flag Week (thru 6.15) [Week with 6.14]

National Little League Week [2nd Week]

National Pet Wedding Week (thru 6.15) [2nd Full Week]

National Right of Way Professionals Week (thru 6.15) [2nd Full Week]

Festivals Beginning June 9, 2024

Annecy International Animated Film Festival (Annecy, France) [thru 6.15]

Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival (Beacon, New York)

Community-Wide FELStival (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

International Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo (Houston, Texas) [thru 6.11]

Jewish Cultural Festival (Dayton, Ohio)

New England VegFest (Worcester, Massachusetts)

Peabody Awards (Los Angeles, California)

Savor Idaho (Boise, Idaho)

Feast Days

Aidan of Lindisfarne (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)

Architects of the Middles Ages (Positivist; Saints)

Bathe in Marinara Day (Pastafarian)

Bede (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)

Cloverfield Dairy Cow (Muppetism)

Columba of Iona (a.k.a. Columbia or Columkille; Celtic Christian) [Poets]

Edmund (Christian; Saint)

Ephrem the Syrian (Roman Catholic Church and Church of England)

George Pérez (Artology)

James Collinson (Artology)

Jim Jones Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Joe Haldeman (Writerism)

José de Anchieta (Christian; Saint)

Jotunheim Day (Pagan)

Liborius (Christian; Saint)

Lord Buddha's Parinirvana (Bhutan)

Michael Ancher (Artology)

Paul Beatty (Writerism)

Pelagia of Antioch (Christian; Virgin and Martyr)

Pieter Jansz. Saenredam (Artology)

Primus and Felician (Christian; Martyrs)

Ralph Goings (Artology)

Remembrance for Sigurd the Dragonslayer (a.k.a. Siegfried; Asatru/Slavic Pagan)

Richard, Bishop of Andria (Christian; Saint)

Robert Indermaur (Artology)

Vesalia (Feast of Vesta; Roman Goddess of the Hearth)

Vincent of Aden (Christian; Martyr)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [33 of 57]

Premieres

Bill of Hare (WB MM Cartoon; 1962)

Cars (Animated Pixar Film; 2006)

The Coo Coo Bird (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1947)

The Crying of Lot 49, by Thomas Pynchon (Novella; 1966)

Dire Straits, by Dire Straits (Album; 1978)

The Empty Chair, by Jeffrey Deaver (Novel; 2000)

Gone in 60 Seconds (Film; 2000)

How Do I Know It’s Sunday (WB MM Cartoon; 1934)

Invisible Touch, by Genesis (Album; 1986)

Jelly-Roll Blues, recorded by Jelly Roll Morton (Song; 1924)

Kids Say th Darnedest Things!, by Art Linkletter (Humor Book; 1958)

Labour of Lust, by Nick Lowe (Album; 1979)

Loki (TV Series; 2021)

Mr. Tambourine Man, recorded by Bob Dylan (Song; 1964)

The Name of the Rose, by Umberto Eco (Novel; US Translation 1983)

The Nine Billion Names of God, by Arthur C. Clarke (Short Stories; 1967)

Ode to Discord: A Chimerical Combination in Four Bursts, by Charles Villiers Stanford (Song; 1909)

A Pirate Looks at Fifty, by Jimmy Buffett (Memoir; 1998)

Party Girl (Film; 1995)

Secret, Profane & Sugarcane, by Elvis Costello (Album; 2009)

Some Girls, by The Rolling Stones (Album; 1978)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (Film; 1989)

Stroke It Rich (Radio Game Show; 1947)

Super 8 (Film; 2011)

Tangled (Phantasies Cartoon; 1944)

3, by Honeyhoney (Album; 2015)

Tumble Weed Greed (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1969)

Ups an’ Downs Derby (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1950)

The Wise Little Hen (Disney Cartoon; 1934) [1st Donald Duck]

The Year of the Mouse (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1965)

Today’s Name Days

Annamaria, Ephraim, Grazia (Austria)

Diomed, Efrem, Kolumban, Ranko (Croatia)

Stanislava (Czech Republic)

Primus (Denmark)

Elar, Haljand, Hallar, Helar, Helari, Hellar (Estonia)

Ensio (Finland)

Diane (France)

Annamaria, Diana, Ephram, Grazia (Germany)

Rodanthi (Greece)

Félix (Hungary)

Efrem, Primo (Italy)

Gita, Liega, Ligita, Naula, Valeska (Latvia)

Felicijus, Gintas, Gintė (Lithuania)

Kolbein, Kolbjørn (Norway)

Felicjan, Pelagia, Pelagiusz (Poland)

Chiril (România)

Stanislava (Slovakia)

Efrén, Feliciano, Julián (Spain)

Birger, Börje (Sweden)

Cole, Coleman, Colman, Dean, Deana, Deanna, Dee, Dena, Diana, Diane, Dianna, Dianne, Dyane, Prima, Primavera (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 161 of 2024; 205 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 7 of week 23 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 1 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 4 (Jia-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 3 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 2 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 11 Blue; Foursday [11 of 30]

Julian: 27 May 2024

Moon: 12%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 20 St. Paul (6th Month) [Architects of the Middles Ages]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 1 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 83 of 92)

Week: 2nd Full Week of June)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 20 of 31)

Calendar Changes

Dag (Day) [Half-Month 12 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 6.26)

Duir (Oak) [Celtic Tree Calendar; Month 6 of 13]

[lizardsexposed]

My friend who is currently in Palestine, is a Palestinian man who works tirelessly and thanklessly for Palestinian emancipation, through diplomatic ways. He has, with his government travelled to many countries to engage in talks for a better life for Palestinians. His banner on Facebook is ‘peace, multiculturalism and understanding’. I know him because I shared an office with him while he was conducting his PhD on Palestine. Everyone forgot it was my birthday and he brought me a soft toy duck and some chocolates. The last message he sent me was ‘all hell has broken loose and I am terrified’.

[tumblydovereviews]

The Puzzle Place Review

After the killing of Rodney King, a Black man who was a victim of police brutality, in 1991, racial tensions in the United States, especially in L.A., grew. Two years later, in 1993, the move to reunite unity in the States, Rebuild L.A., announced that they would be funding a new PBS preschool show meant to encourage multiculturalism and acceptance for young kids. This series would go on to become The Puzzle Place, officially premiering in September 1994 locally and January of the following year nationally.

The Puzzle Place follows the adventures of 6 (occasionally 7) young kids approximately 8 years old. They include:

Julie, a Chinese-American, stylish and loves to sing (a bit of a snob)

Leon, an African-American, who can be impulsive

Jody, who is Jewish, enthusiastic but gullible

Ben, Norwegian-American, who is easygoing but keeps his grudges

Kiki, Mexican-American, who has a short temper

and Skye, from the Western Apache, who is curious and thoughtful

Kyle, Irish-American, is Ben's friend who is a wheelchair user. He will occasionally appear in some episodes of the show.

In every episode, at least one of the kids would have some sort of problem, whether it be struggling with embarrassment after crying in front of friends, dealing with a fear of thunder, or accidentally breaking a friend's toy. The kids would deal with their problems using live-action segments featuring real kids, songs, and comedic sketches featuring Nuzzle the dog and Sizzle the cat, the resident pets of the Puzzle Place.

By far the best part of the series is the charm the actors bring into their roles. Each of them perfectly captures the personality and charm of the characters that they play. There were moments in the series that genuinely made me laugh, like the episode "Dressing Up is Hard to Do", where nobody takes mercy on Julie and roast her dress (although, she kind of deserved it for harassing Jody over her outfit choice). At the same time, it wasn't afraid to tackle serious topics like manliness, colorism, ableism, and non-traditional families.

The puppetry in this series is basic, but skilled. The expressive eyelids add emotion to the characters, and the puppets are designed great.

If I had to give any negatives to the show, while the voices are great, they sound a bit jarring and old for the characters, especially in Ben and Leon's cases. Also, the segments can drag on for quite a bit at times. Luckily, the in-between segments add a much-needed break to the story. (We can only take so much of Julie being- well, Julie- for so long!)

However, overall, The Puzzle Place is a great show. It was ahead of its time in almost every aspect, from its diversity to its puppetry and its themes of acceptance and appreciation. I'd highly recommend this show, especially to fans of the Muppets since many puppeteers from the franchise are actors in here.

Unfortunately, about half of the episodes are lost media and probably won't be found anytime soon, as PBS has lost the rights to the show and nobody had bothered to acquire it. But the episodes that have been found (at least partially) are available to find on YouTube.

8.5/10

[diversityintoys]

Why Fidget Spinners Are Perfect For Active Kids

Over the past few years, sensory toys have gained much popularity, especially among kids. While all sensory toys have seen remarkable growth in the market, the fidget spinner is one of the most highly used sensory toys.

While these toys also come under sensory toys for adults, fidget spinners can be a lifesaver if you have an incredibly active child. Fidgeting can sometimes be a default behavior that's best dealt with focused redirection. Let's check out a few ways these toys can benefit your child.

Boost Concentration And Focus.

Studies show that when children can control or redirect their movements, significantly when anxious or stressed, they can improve their focus and concentration. Sensory input and movement are critical for carrying out tasks and learning new skills. The tactile engagement you get by using a sensory fidget toy can offer a calming effect that helps your child concentrate more effectively.

Sensory Stimulation

To spin a fidget spinner, you must use precise hand movements. Practicing these movements regularly can help your child develop and refine their fine motor skills. Activities like twisting, spinning, or squeezing fidget toys can help strengthen your child's hand muscles and enhance hand-to-eye coordination. This can positively impact your child's everyday activities, including drawing, writing, and self-care activities.

Reduce Anxiety And Stress.

While anxiety and stress generally affect our entire body, they most notably affect our fingers and hands. Heightened anxiety amongst kids can result in shaking, restlessness, and cramping around the hands and finger muscles. While fidget toys don't eliminate these issues, they can help your child calm down. Fidget spinners give you a way to keep your hands busy and your mind distracted.

If you want to learn more about fidget spinners in general or want to find out how they could help you or your child, we suggest you immediately speak with a professional.

[bestsupermarketinadelaide]

Authentic Asian Groceries Now in Adelaide

Adelaide, known for its multicultural vibrance, now welcomes a touch of India to its culinary landscape with Asian Groceries Adelaide. Ethnic Indian Grocer is not just a store—it’s a celebration of heritage, flavors, and community values. As one of the leading online Indian grocery platforms operating in Australia, Ethnic Indian Grocer serves a growing number of households looking for authentic Indian food and household items. Whether you’re preparing traditional dishes or craving Indian sweets and snacks, this store delivers high-quality products directly to your door.

For Indian families living in Australia, the connection to home often starts in the kitchen. The rich aroma of spices, the comfort of dal, and the familiar taste of Indian snacks can transform an ordinary day into something special. With a diverse inventory that caters to every taste, Ethnic Indian Grocer ensures that the culinary legacy of India is only a few clicks away.

When customers Buy Grocery in Adelaide, they’re choosing quality, convenience, and cultural connection. The online platform is designed to cater to every cooking need, whether you're making a simple curry or planning an elaborate festive meal. Everything from lentils, rice, and flours to a full range of ready-to-eat meals, sweets, and snacks are stocked with care and cultural consideration.

For those with a sweet tooth, the store offers delightful options like jelly, which serves as a fun dessert or a quick treat for kids and adults alike. One of the other highly favored items is Kinder Joy, a popular snack that brings joy to families through its delicious blend of chocolate and surprise toys, making it perfect for gifting or treating your children.

Beyond just grocery items, Ethnic Indian Grocer integrates the cultural ethos of India into everyday shopping. The store's vision extends beyond commerce. It acts as a cultural bridge, enabling customers to keep their traditions alive while adapting to life in Australia. It’s not uncommon to see homes filled with the familiar spices and seasonings of India, thanks to the thoughtful range Ethnic Indian Grocer has curated.

Shoppers are often pleasantly surprised by the expansive product categories available. The website offers an easy-to-navigate shopping experience that saves both time and effort. Whether you're an experienced cook or a student trying Indian cuisine for the first time, the platform supports your culinary adventure with the best products sourced from trusted brands.

Ethnic Indian Grocer was established with a clear mission—to bring the taste of home to the Indian diaspora and share Indian traditions with a wider Australian audience. And that mission resonates throughout every product and service offered by the company. Their customer-first approach, combined with a commitment to quality and authenticity, ensures satisfaction every time.

Many families in Adelaide rely on Ethnic Indian Grocer not just for groceries but as a destination for traditional cooking and cultural supplies. This includes not only food items but also personal care products, household essentials, and even spiritual supplies, which are central to the Indian way of living.

In an age where convenience matters, Ethnic Indian Grocer brings it all together—authenticity, variety, quality, and ease of access. Whether you’re planning a weekend feast or simply replenishing your kitchen pantry, the store has something for everyone. From regional spices to nostalgic snacks, every item is chosen with care to serve the needs of Adelaide’s diverse Indian community and beyond.

Customers who visit the website often return for repeat purchases due to the consistent quality and wide selection. The online interface is user-friendly, and the checkout process is smooth. With fast shipping across Adelaide and surrounding areas, the store makes Indian shopping an effortless experience.

Ethnic Indian Grocer also frequently updates its inventory to include seasonal items and new product launches. Their team is constantly on the lookout for products that reflect evolving tastes and culinary trends, making it a dynamic platform for modern Indian households.

From north to south, east to west, every region of India is represented in their product catalog. Whether it’s Punjabi ghee, South Indian tamarind rice mix, Gujarati snacks, or Bengali sweets, the store brings regional diversity under one virtual roof.

With increasing demand for global flavors, even non-Indian households are exploring Indian ingredients. Ethnic Indian Grocer welcomes this curiosity and offers an excellent introduction to the world of Indian food. It’s more than just a shopping destination—it’s a doorway to discovering one of the richest food cultures in the world.

[yetitravel]

YOUR GUIDE TO DISNEYLAND DURING THE HOLIDAYS: TIPS FOR A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE

The holiday season is a magical time at Disneyland, with sparkling decorations, festive parades, and exclusive treats filling the park with joy, and adding a little twinkle to your eye. Visiting during this special time can be an unforgettable experience, but it can also be overwhelming due to large crowds and extensive activities. Here’s your ultimate guide to navigating Disneyland during the holidays, making the most of your visit while soaking in the festive spirit. - When to Visit Disneyland celebrates the holidays from early November through the first week of January, giving you plenty of time to plan your trip. However, keep in mind that certain times are busier than others. Here are some recommendations: Best Times: Early November (after decorations are up) or weekdays in early December are generally less crowded. The week after Thanksgiving also tends to be a good time. Avoid: The weeks around Christmas and New Year's Day are the busiest, with maximum crowds and longer wait times for attractions. - Must-See Holiday Attractions Disneyland transforms its most popular attractions for the holidays, so don’t miss these amazing seasonal experiences: "it’s a small world" Holiday: This classic ride is beautifully decked out in holiday lights and themed music. At night, the exterior is a dazzling display that can’t be missed. Haunted Mansion Holiday: Inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, the Haunted Mansion gets a spooky holiday makeover with Jack Skellington and his friends. A Christmas Fantasy Parade: A must-see for families, this parade features beloved Disney characters in festive attire, floats, and, of course, Santa Claus. Believe… in Holiday Magic Fireworks Show: End your day with a beautiful nighttime fireworks display that includes snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., a magical touch to your holiday experience. - Holiday-Themed Food and Drinks One of the highlights of visiting Disneyland during the holidays is indulging in special seasonal treats. Make sure to try some of these exclusive Holiday offerings: Peppermint Churros: A fun twist on the classic churro, with a dash of holiday cheer. Holiday Mickey Beignets: Mickey-shaped pastries dusted with peppermint or cinnamon sugar. Festive Hot Chocolate: Perfect for sipping while watching parades and fireworks. Candy Cane Beverages and Desserts: These are available at select locations around the park. You can also explore the Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, which offers a variety of multicultural foods, drinks, and live entertainment celebrating holiday traditions from around the world. - Holiday Merchandise No trip to Disneyland is complete without holiday-themed souvenirs! Keep an eye out for: Festive Minnie Ears and Spirit Jerseys: Adorned with holiday designs, these make for the perfect holiday photo opp. Ornaments and Stockings: Disneyland offers a wide selection of unique holiday decorations to bring the magic home with you. Limited-Edition Pins and Plush Toys: These make great collectibles or gifts for Disney fans. - Tips for Managing Crowds The holiday season at Disneyland is magical, but also one of the busiest times of the year! Here are a few tips to manage the crowds: Arrive Early: Plan to be at the gates at least 30 minutes before opening to get ahead of the crowds and take advantage of shorter morning wait times. Use Genie+ or Lightning Lane: These services help you skip the line for popular attractions and maximize your time at the park. Plan ahead and prioritize the rides you most want to experience. Take Breaks: The park is huge, and it can be exhausting with all the holiday excitement. Find a chill spot—like the seating near the Rivers of America—and recharge before diving back in. Mobile Ordering: Skip the lines at quick-service restaurants by using Disneyland's mobile ordering system. This is super efficient, especially during peak meal times. Mobile ordering is a life-saver (and time-saver!) to make the most of your time at the park. - Festive Hotel Stays For a fully immersive holiday experience, consider staying at one of Disneyland’s on-property hotels, such as: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: This hotel is decked out with a massive Christmas tree and a gingerbread house display. Plus, it offers direct access to Disney California Adventure. Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier Hotel: Both offer holiday-themed decorations, character dining experiences, and early park access for guests. - Holiday Events and Extras There are several special events you can add to your holiday visit to make it even more magical: Disney Merriest Nites (select nights): This separately ticketed event offers lower crowds, special holiday-themed entertainment, and character meet-and-greets. Candlelight Processional: Held on select dates in early December, this is a beautiful retelling of the Christmas story with celebrity narrators, a full choir, and an orchestra. - Capture the Magic Don’t forget to take plenty of photos to capture the holiday spirit! Iconic spots for festive photos include: Main Street, U.S.A.: The massive Christmas tree and decorations make for a perfect backdrop. Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle: Beautifully illuminated at night, it creates a magical photo opportunity. “it’s a small world” Holiday Lights: The colorful lights and facade are stunning both day and night. Final Thoughts Disneyland during the holidays is a magical, over-the-top, fun-filled adventure that brings out the kid in everyone. From the lights to the parades, and the delicious seasonal snacks, it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. So grab your Santa hat (or your Mickey ears), wear comfy shoes, and get ready for a festive day of Disney magic. Happy holidays and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at the happiest place on earth! Read the full article

[jrrothstienofficial]

Rumi’s Guide to Hope, Love, and Transformation for You

The children's story "The Adventures of Rumi and Bixby Bear" by J.R. Rothstein is a really well thought out compilation that is designed for the children to see the world through the eyes of the legendary Persian poet Rumi who was actually a contemporary of the 13th century. The narrative here is about the little girl Rumi and the clever Bixby Bear toy of hers who are in a love relationship, friendship, and self-discovery transformation together.

As we follow love stories, we will acquire a sense of empathy, mindfulness, and the notion that humans are supporting and being kind to each other. This book comes alive with the beautiful watercolor images produced by the brush skill of Nasim Jenabi, the Iranian artist.

These images reflect a society that is filled with diversity and inclusion, therefore, multicultural and colorful. A pleasant experience has been created for the children as they can relate to the deep philosophical insights of Rumi naturally and beautifully in a way that is appealing to them. Besides writing the book, Rothstein has invented a free study plan which helps the parents, teachers, and caregivers not just go over the concepts in the book with children but let children comprehend the book's concepts.

Through their active participation, this resource provides a window to families and teachers who want to simplify such concepts as inner peace, self-awareness, and personal growth so that a young teen can understand.

The book "The Adventures of Rumi and Bixby Bear" is a well-written story that not only cheers up children but also educates them by establishing a strong emotional foundation and promoting curiosity, empathy, and resilience.

[abovebeyondbundy]

Childcare in 2050: Imagining the Future of Early Childhood Services

The year 2050 may seem distant, but the rapid pace of technological, social, and environmental change is already shaping the future of childcare. As we look ahead, early childhood services are poised to undergo transformative shifts, driven by advancements in technology, evolving family structures, and a deeper understanding of child development. This article explores what childcare might look like in 2050, offering a glimpse into a future that is both innovative and inclusive.

1. AI and Personalized Learning

By 2050, artificial intelligence (AI) will play a central role in childcare services. AI-powered systems will analyze each child’s learning style, interests, and developmental milestones to create personalized educational plans. Imagine smart toys and virtual assistants that adapt in real-time to a child’s needs, offering tailored activities that promote cognitive, emotional, and social growth. These tools will not replace human caregivers but will enhance their ability to provide individualized attention in group settings.

2. Virtual and Augmented Reality Classrooms

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will revolutionize early education. Children in 2050 might attend "virtual classrooms" where they can explore ancient civilizations, dive into the ocean, or even travel to space—all from the safety of their childcare center. These immersive experiences will make learning more engaging and interactive, fostering curiosity and creativity from a young age.

3. Robotic Caregivers and Assistants

Robotics will also play a significant role in childcare. While human caregivers will remain essential, robots could assist with routine tasks like feeding, diaper changes, or monitoring children’s health. These robotic assistants will be equipped with sensors to detect emotional cues, ensuring they respond appropriately to a child’s needs. However, ethical considerations will be paramount to ensure robots complement, rather than replace, human connection.

4. Eco-Friendly Childcare Centers

Sustainability will be a cornerstone of childcare in 2050. Eco-friendly centers powered by renewable energy, with green roofs, indoor gardens, and zero-waste policies, will become the norm. Children will grow up learning about environmental stewardship through hands-on activities like composting, gardening, and recycling, instilling a sense of responsibility for the planet from an early age.

5. Global and Multicultural Learning

As the world becomes more interconnected, childcare services will emphasize global awareness and cultural competence. Children will engage in virtual exchanges with peers from different countries, learning new languages and traditions through collaborative projects. This global perspective will prepare them to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.

6. Flexible and Remote Childcare Options

The rise of remote work and flexible schedules will lead to new childcare models. In 2050, parents may have access to hybrid childcare services that combine in-person care with virtual support. For example, a parent working from home could use an app to connect their child with a remote caregiver for interactive storytelling or skill-building activities, offering flexibility without compromising quality.

7. Focus on Mental Health and Emotional Well-being

By 2050, childcare services will place a stronger emphasis on mental health and emotional well-being. Early childhood educators will be trained to recognize and address signs of anxiety, stress, or developmental challenges. Mindfulness practices, emotional intelligence training, and play therapy will be integrated into daily routines, helping children build resilience and self-awareness.

8. Universal Access and Affordability

One of the most significant changes by 2050 will be the push for universal access to high-quality childcare. Governments and private sectors will collaborate to make childcare affordable and accessible for all families, regardless of income or location. Subsidies, sliding-scale fees, and community-based programs will ensure that every child has the opportunity to benefit from early education.

9. Parent-Caregiver Partnerships

In 2050, childcare will be a collaborative effort between parents and caregivers. Advanced communication platforms will allow parents to stay informed about their child’s progress in real-time, from daily updates to developmental milestones. Caregivers will also offer resources and workshops to help parents support their child’s learning at home, creating a seamless partnership that prioritizes the child’s growth.

Conclusion

The future of childcare in 2050 is one of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. By embracing technology, fostering global awareness, and prioritizing emotional well-being, early childhood services will not only prepare children for the challenges of tomorrow but also create a foundation for a more equitable and compassionate society. As we look ahead, the key will be balancing technological advancements with the irreplaceable value of human connection, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.

[brookston]

Events 1.25

Holidays

Big Rock Day

Biologist’s Day (Mexico)

Burns Night (a.k.a. Robert Burns Day; Scotland)

Criminon Day (Scientology)

Dinner Party Day

Dydd Santes Dwynwen (Welsh Valentine's Day)

Festival of Constructive Energy

Fluoride Day

Food and Nutrition Day (Indonesia)

G.F. Betico Croes Day (Aruba)

International Day of Action on Yemen

International Day of Women in Multilateralism

IV Nurse Day (a.k.a. Intravenous Nurse Day)

January Revolution and National Police Day (Egypt)

KStews Day

Laurustinus Day (French Republic)

Long Distance Day

Luanda City Day (Angola)

Macintosh Computer Day (a.k.a. Mac Day)

Multicultural Children’s Book Day

National Florida Day

National Heroes’ Day (Cayman Islands)

National Moose Day

National Nutrition Day (Indonesia)

National Opposite Day

National Police Day (Egypt)

National Tourism Day (India)

National Videography Day

National Voters’ Day (India)

Observe the Weather Day

Official Crayon Day

Public Holiday (Saint Vincent and Grenadines)

A Room of One's Own Day

Social Workers’ Day (Talikstan)

Soda Fountain Day

St. Dwynwen’s Day (Welsh Valentine’s Day; Wales)

Tatiana Day (a.k.a. Students Day; Russia, Ukraine)

Thank Your Mentor Day

Virginia Woolf Day

Wedding March Day

Winter-een-mas begins [thru 31st]

Winter Olympics Day

Women’s Health Research Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Food and Nutrition Day (Indonesia)

National Fish Taco Day

National Irish Coffee Day

Schnitzelbank Bratwurst Day (Jasper, Indiana)

Nature Celebrations

Cerastium Day (Genuine; Korean Birth Flowers)

Independence, Flag & Related Days

Federated States of Antarctica (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

Foundation Day (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Himachal Pradesh Statehood Day (India)

Islamic Emirate of Acre (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Revolution Day 2011 (Egypt)

São Paulo Foundation Day (Brazil; 1554)

Ukraine (Independence Declaration Day, from Bolshevik Russia; 1918)

New Year’s Days

Chinese New Year Holiday, Day 1 (Taiwan)

Mahāyāna New Year (Mahāyāna Buddhism)

Tet Holiday (Vietnam)

4th & Last Saturday in January

Great Fruitcake Toss (Manitou Springs, Colorado) [Last Saturday]

KidFilm Festival begins [Last Saturday]

National Seed Swap Day [Last Saturday]

Salacious Saturday [4th Saturday of Each Month]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Sausage Saturday [4th Saturday of Each Month]

Side Hustle Saturday (UK) [Last Saturday]

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Splurge Saturday [Last Saturday of Each Month]

Stir-Fry Saturday [Last Saturday of Each Month]

Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day [4th Saturday]

Winter Brew Fest (Denver, Colorado) [Last Saturday]

Yay Day (Sam & Cat TV Show) [Last Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning January 25 (3rd Full Week of January)

Carnival of Limoux (Limoux, France) [thru 4.6]

Cordova Iceworm Days (Cordova, Alaska) [thru 2.1]

National Storytelling Week [thru 2.1]

Festivals Beginning January 25, 2025

Brunswick Rockin' Stewbilee (Brunswick, Georgia)

The Chocolate Expo (Wilmington, Massachusetts) [thru 1.26]

FFA Farm Toy Show (Saline, Michigan)

Food & Agriculture Winter Conference (Asbury Park, New Jersey)

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire (Gainesville, Florida) [thru 1.26]

Indian River Marine Flea Market and Seafood Festival (Vero Beach, Florida) [thru 1.26]

International Hot Air Balloon Festival of Château-d’Oex (Château-d’Oex, Switzerland) [thru 2.2]

Midwest AG Expo (Gordyville, Illinois) [thru 1.26]

New York Craft Brewers Festival (Albany, New York)

New York Travel & Adventure Show (New York, New York) [thru 1.26]

One Love Festival (Tauranga, New Zealand) [thru 1.26]

Playtime (Paris, France) [thru 1.27]

Port St. Lucie Seafood Festival (Port St. Lucie, Florida) [thru 1.26]

Saint Simons Land Trust Oyster Roast (St. Simons Island, Georgia)

SAVOR Food & Wine Festival (Tucson, Arizona)

Social in the City (London, United Kingdom) [thru 1.26]

Winterfest (Amana Colonies, Iowa)

WWA Convention (Las Vegas, Nevada)

Feast Days

Ananias of Damascus (Christian; Saint)

Apollo (Christian; Saint)

Artemas (Christian; Martyr)

Burns Night (Pastafarian)

Cere’s Day (Pagan)

Conversion of Saint Paul (Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran churches, which concludes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity)

Dwynwen (Celtic; Saint) [Welsh Valentine’s Day]

Dydd Santes Dwynwen (Wales)

Feriae Sementivae (Ancient Roman Feast to Spring)

Gather Bathou San (Assam, India)

Great Uncle Fishknife (Muppetism)

Gregory the Theologian (Eastern or Byzantine Catholic Church)

Imoinu Irapta (Manipur, India)

Isaiah (Positivist; Saint)

Juventinus and Maximinus, Martyrs of Antioch (Christian; Martyrs)

Keith Moon Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Nut’s Day (Ancient Egypt)

Old Disting (Norse)

Poppo of Stavello (Christian; Saint)

Praejectus (a.k.a. Prix; Christian; Saint)

Publius (Christian; Saint)

Sementivae Feria: Seed Blessing (Pagan)

The last day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Christian ecumenism)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Chinese: Month 12 (Ding-Chou), Day 26 (Jia-Wu)

Day Pillar: Wood Horse

12-Day Officers/12 Gods: Initiate Day (执 Zhi) [Auspicious]

Holidays: None Today

Secular Saints Days

Pompeo Batoni (Art)

Robert Burns (Literature)

Stephen Chbosky (Literature)

Eusebio (Sports)

Govert Flinck (Art)

Shotaro Ishinomori (Art)

Etta James (Music)

Antonio Carlos Jobim (Music)

Leiji Matsumoto (Art)

W. Somerset Maugham (Literature)

Morgan Russell (Art)

Georgy Shishkin (Art)

Hendrick van Avercamp (Art)

Virginia Woolf (Literature)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Dismal Day (Unlucky or Evil Day; Medieval Europe; 2 of 24)

Egyptian Day (Unlucky Day; Middle Ages Europe) [2 of 24]

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Adventure (Atari 2600 Video Game; 1980)

After Many a Summer Dies the Swan, by Aldous Huxley (Novel; 1939)

The Augsburg Confession (Lutheran Religious Book; 1530)

Beware of Barnacle Bill (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1935)

Birds of Prey (Film; 2020)

Black Sails (TV Series; 2014)

Blame!, by Tsutomu Nihei (Manga; 1997)

Bughouse, recorded by Red Norvo (Song; 1935)

Cat’s Meow (MGM Cartoon; 1957)

Circus Time (Toby the Pup Cartoon; 1931)

Club Sandwich, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1931)

The Count of Monte Cristo (Film; 2002)

Elektra, by Richard Strauss (Opera; 1909)

Enough Rope, by Dorothy Parker (Poetry; 1926)

The Family Circus (Jolly Frolics UPA Cartoon; 1951)

Flat Foot Fledgling (Dinky Duck Terrytoons Cartoon; 1931)

Flim Flam Fountain (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1971)

Gerald McBoing Boing (Jolly Frolics UPA Cartoon; 1951)

The Goofy Gophers (LT WB Cartoon; 1947)

The Great Carrot Train Robbery (WB MM Cartoon; 1969)

The Grifters (Film; 1991)

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (Film; 2013)

Hear My Prayer, by Felix Mendelssohn (Choral Work; 1844)

The House Without a Key, by Earl Derr Biggers (Novel; 1925) [Charlie Chan #1]

Hymn for the Weekend, by Coldplay (Song; 2016)

La Cenerentola (a.k.a. Cinderella), by Gioachino Riossini (Opera; 1817)

Legends of the Superheroes: Part 2 (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Movie; 1979)

Lucifer (TV Series; 2016)

M*A*S*H (Film; 1970)

Metamorphosen, by Richard Strauss (Small Ensemble Piece; 1945)

Napoleon, by Emil Ludwig (Biography; 1906)

New York and It’s People (Bertlevyettes Cartoon; 1915)

Noise Annoys Ko-Ko (Fleischer Inkwell Imps Cartoon; 1929)

101 Dalmatians (Animated Disney Film; 1961)

Parrotville Old Folks (Rainbow Parade Cartoon; 1935)

The Perils of Gwendolyn in the Land of the Yik Yak (Film; 1985)

Pest Pupil (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1957)

Polar (Film; 2019)

Popeye’s Pappy (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1952)

Proud Mary, by Creedence Clearwater Revival (Song; 1969)

The Rolling Stone or Look Maw, No Moss (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 340; 1965)

Sassy Cats (Scrappy Cartoon; 1933)

She Loves You, by The Beatles (Song; 1964)

Skins (UK TV Series; 2007)

The Thin Man Goes Home (Film; 1945)

Tito and the Birds (Animated Film; 2019)

Tom and Jerry: Cowboy Up! (WB Animated Film; 2022)

Unplugged, recorded by Paul McCartney (Live TV Concert; 1991)

A Walk to Remember (Film; 2002)

Weather Lady, Part 1 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 339; 1965)

What a Night, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1935)

Wool: The Stranded, by Hugh Howey (Novel; 2012)

Today’s Name Days

Paulus, Wolfram (Austria)

Grigor (Bulgaria)

Ananija, Pavao, Projekto (Croatia)

Miloš (Czech Republic)

Paap, Paavel, Paavo, Paul (Estonia)

Paavali, Paavo, Paul, Pauli, Paulus (Finland)

Pauli Bekehrung, Wolfram (Germany)

Gregorios, Gregoris, Gregory, Grigorios, Grigoris, Margaret, Margarita (Greece)

Pál (Hungary)

Paolo, Sabino, Savino (Italy)

Sigurds, Zigurds, Zigvalda, Zigvalds (Latvia)

Jaunutis, Jomantas, Povilas, Viltenis, Žiedė (Lithuania)

Pål, Paul (Norway)

Miłosz, Miłowan, Miłowit, Paweł, Tacjanna, Tatiana (Poland)

Bretanion, Grigorie (Romania)

Tatyana (Russia)

Gejza (Slovakia)

Elvira, Pablo (Spain)

Pål, Paul, Paulus (Sweden)

Amari, Amir, Amira, Amarion, Gwayne, Hakon, Hawk, Jamari, Prince, Princess (USA)

Today’s National Name Days

National Gregory Day

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 25 of 2025; 340 days remaining in the year

ISO Week: Day 6 of Week 4 of 2025

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Ding-Chou), Day 26 (Gui-Si)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Jia-Wu]

Coptic: 17 Tubah 1741

Druid Tree Calendar: Cypress (Jan 25-Feb 3) [Day 1 of 15]

Hebrew: 25 Teveth 5785

Islamic: 25 Rajab 1446

J Cal: 25 White; Foursday [25 of 30]

Julian: 12 January 2025

Moon: 16%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 25 Moses (1st Month) [Isiah]

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 4 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 36 of 90)

Week: 3rd Full Week of January

Zodiac:

Tropical (Typical) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 6 of 30)

Sidereal Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 11 of 29)

Schmidt Zodiac: Sagittarius (Day 25 of 25)

IAU Boundaries (Current) Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 6 of 28)

IAU Boundaries (1977) Zodiac: Capricornus (Day 7 of 28)