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The purpose of my Web site is to offer as much information as I can on short sales, foreclosures and loan modifications. I love to share the experiences I have working directly with the banks, and to share the stories of my clients. I know the experiences they share will touch so many other homeowners, who are in the same situation. I know it’s a cliché, but it really is true—Knowledge is Power, and the more I can share, the more you know, and the better informed you are to make the right decision for you.
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Now for a little bit of Christmas Trivia
What are Christmas Crackers?
One of the English Christmas traditions is enjoying Christmas Crackers, and being from England myself, I’ve never had a Christmas without them. So, what are they? Created by Tom Smith in 1847, they are cardboard tubes covered in brightly colored twisted paper. When the cracker is pulled by two people, each holding one end of the twisted paper, the friction creates a small explosive pop, produced by a narrow strip of chemically treated paper. The cardboard tube contains a bright colored paper hat, a small gift and a motto or joke.
Christmas Crackers have been a tradition for the English Christmas dinner since they were created. Even the royal family will have a Christmas Cracker adorning their Christmas dinner table. Being from England, I had to carry on the tradition for my family here in America. I used to have to get them shipped in from England, but now they can be found everywhere, from Costco to World Market, and many other stores. Not only are they a lot of fun, but the jokes are usually so bad you can’t help but laugh. They really decorate the dinner table, though, and the kids love the novelty gifts inside. For us Britts, Christmas just isn’t Christmas without them.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.