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🎅 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝! 🎁🦌 Did you know Santa needs to visit 822 homes per second to deliver all the gifts on Christmas Eve? How fast do you think his reindeer needs to fly to make that magic happen? Drop your guesses below! 🚀🎄 #ChristmasFunFacts #MSTTutoring

The best way to spread holiday cheer? Singing loud for all to hear! I love watching Elf, but delivering holiday gifts takes more than just reindeer power and i am a high functioning procrastonator when it comes to gifts. Want to read about what actually gets presents from Point A to Point Tree? Check out the latest Prologis blog: https://lnkd.in/gD_Df_H8

Before you send that family holiday card, check it twice and delete that apostrophe! Here's how you should be writing your holiday greetings and names. Did I miss anything? #grammarguide

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🎅 The Story of Santa Claus: A Blend of History, Marketing, and Magic 🎄 Santa Claus is more than just a symbol of holiday cheer — he’s a fascinating blend of tradition and modern creativity. Did you know? The roots of Santa trace back to Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop renowned for his kindness and generosity. Over time, folklore transformed him into a magical figure who embodies giving and joy. But it was Coca-Cola in the 1930s that gave Santa his now-iconic look. Illustrator Haddon Sundblom created the jolly, red-suited figure that has become synonymous with Christmas. Why it matters: Santa is a reminder of how powerful storytelling and branding can be. His evolution from a historical figure to a global cultural icon shows the impact of creativity, consistency, and connection. What we can learn: 1️⃣ Generosity builds trust – Whether in life or business, giving without expecting in return creates lasting relationships. 2️⃣ Consistency shapes identity – Santa’s consistent image for decades shows the power of a clear, enduring message. 3️⃣ The magic of joy – Small acts of kindness, much like Santa’s gifts, can bring light to others. As we wrap up the year, let’s channel a little Santa spirit in our lives and work: spread joy, inspire others, and create a legacy worth celebrating. 🎁✨ What’s your favorite Santa story or holiday tradition? Share below! 👇 #SantaClaus #MarketingMagic #HolidayTraditions #LeadershipLessons #Inspiration

Alright, holiday enthusiasts, let’s settle this once and for all—eggnog: love it or leave it? 🎄🥂 Are you raising a glass to this holiday classic or giving it a pass? Comment below with your verdict! #ilapatkirealestate #bayarearealtor #bayarearealestateagent #compassagent

More Christmas trivia from your friends at Pruitt Place Buckhead!! Impress your friends with your Christmas knowledge and stop by to see us on for our Gifts of light Party Today from 4-6 for some wine and cheese. Question: What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause? Answer: Scott Calvin Question: How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song? Answer: 364 Question: Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by? Answer: Hansel and Gretel

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*Do not pluck the yellow leaves on the branch,* *One day they will fall by themselves.* *Sit with the elders of the house, talk,* *One day they will automatically become silent.* *set them free,* *let it spend,* *Let live as you please,* *One day they will leave everything for you.* *Don't hit them again and again, they repeat the same things,* *One day you will yearn to hear their voice, when they become silent.* *Take their prayers as much as you can,* *bowing down, touching feet,* *One day they will automatically become images,* *Then there will be no point in apologizing.* *Don't say anything to them in front of others, let them eat, at will,* Then behold, they will not even come to eat,* No matter how many times you celebrate their anniversary.*

We must take Christmas out of the cultural boxes into which we have thoughtlessly crammed it. We must free it of the confines of our stupidity, we must release if from the filthy hands of our greed that shaped each box, and it must be freed of the bane of special interests that attempt to seal these boxes tight. And once we’ve done all of that, we must burn every box to ash and cinders. Yet, the oddity of it all is that we really can’t keep Christmas in a box anyway. We might ignorantly presume such power, but it is only an assumption and nothing more. Despite our most robust efforts to ignore it, deny it, render it a fairy-tale, play it off as the invention of misty-eyed dreamers, and press it far off of the edges of a blind culture, Christmas remains what it is. It will forever remain the only rescue mission that set out with enough power to actually rescue us. No matter the propaganda and hype that we grant them, all other missions will fail…miserably. And I would hate to meet my own death realizing that I was ignorant enough to box up the only thing that could have saved me. When Christmas has concluded and the celebrations have stilled, when the songs have fallen silent and the parties have ceased, leave Christmas out of the box that you can’t put it in anyway. Let it be what nothing else can be. Let it rescue you, your family, your children, your marriage, your community, and your world. And I don’t believe that any of us want to put in anything in any box that has the power to do that. ________________________________________________________________________________ Discover all of LifeTalk's programming on most podcast platforms as well as Craig's YouTube channel. Also look for Craig's daily quotes and posts on Facebook, Pinterest, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Finally, enjoy Craig's thoughtful, timely, and inspirational books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or wherever books are sold.