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Good morning

A very good morning to all of you, dear members! I hope your day is off to a lovely start, and if not, do not fret! It’s my (Maddie’s) job to cheer you up a little. And what better way to cheer you all up than with a story? A Christmas story, of course! Member @deni67 shared her Christmas memory with us not too long ago, and it had me in stitches… If you are in need of a good laugh and want to read an unbelievable story then you have to read this, just be warned: the story involves the explosion of a pig (yes, a pig).

Anyhow, there’s not much else I can say because it’s quite difficult to provide any entertainment after reading a story about an exploding pig! But I guess what I would love to know is if you have any unbelievable stories like this? If you do, I’d love for you to share it with us on the forum here. I think it’ll be interesting to read everyone’s different stories and hopefully put a few smiles on those dials of yours.

Now, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?

News

We all love spoiling our grandchildren, but would you pay this much for a ‘babycino’? I honestly cannot believe the price…
People are outraged after this delivery driver was caught red-handed with his lazy attempt to ‘deliver’ a parcel. Is this just unacceptable?
Us Aussies are no strangers to extreme heat, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t impact our health. This new technology is helping Aussies protect themselves this summer.

Finance & Money

These common fridge mistakes could be costing you hundreds of dollars...
Speaking of draining budgets, be sure to avoid these costly mistakes when you next book flights!
Australian seniors are being stung by record home insurance rate hikes, but this secret weapon can help you save big.
How much do you think Santa paid for his sleigh? I’ll give this joke some credit, I didn’t expect this at all!

Health & Lifestyle

Want your coffee to taste even better? This ‘old school’ coffee-making method will do just that.
Is your New Year's resolution to live a little longer? According to a new study, it turns out the best way to do this is by ditching...
Did you know you can remove your makeup using this simple kitchen ingredient that you most certainly have?
Prioritise your health in 2024 with this game-changing hormone supplement.
Is your iron in desperate need of a clean? This budget-friendly solution ought to do the trick!
Say goodbye to rusty, stained drains with this unexpected ‘saucy’ cleaning solution.
Need a recipe that will impress your guests? According to member @Suzanne rose, this recipe will do just that!
There's also plenty of games to play today including Solitaire, Word Explorers, Crosswords, Bingo and Trivia!

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Today's Trivia

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

Image source: Shutterstock.

A	The Grinch

B	Home Alone

C	Home Alone 2

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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Mystery gifts

Image source: Member @Little Penguin.

When I read this Christmas Memory submitted by member @Little Penguin I knew I HAD to share it in one of our Christmas newsletters. I hope you love it as much as I do. ‘Since 2010, my husband decided that we would get a mystery gift from him. He puts a lot of thought into what he buys, originally it was just me and our girls. The first year we all got Hawaiian shirts as in the photo. It has now grown to son in-laws and grandchildren. We have to wait till all the other presents are open and then he hands them out. We are not allowed to open them until he tells his story about why he bought this…’ Oh members, this is a hilarious memory and such a great idea! Read the rest of the segment here. If you have a nostalgic memory you’d like to share, post it on our forum here.

Picture of the Day

28 December, 2023

Image Source: Member @Ronloby

In our garden pot

Wow. Isn’t this one of the most beautiful flowers you have ever seen? When member @Ronloby posted this on our forum, I couldn’t look away! It’s just such a stunning photo. I love all the shades of pink in the flower as well as how shiny it is. You have certainly done a great job at keeping this flower happy and healthy member @Ronloby. If you have a photograph you’d like to share with us, post it on our forum here!

Fun & Games

Want to try some other new and challenging games?
Head to our games forum here!

28 December

On this day in History

1836	The colony of Adelaide, South Australia was formally proclaimed.

1946	First Davis Cup, Melbourne: John Bromwich & Adrian Quist beat Aussies Jack Kramer & Ted Schroeder 5-0.

1989	Earthquake in Newcastle Australia, 11 lives lost.

2014	Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crashed in bad weather in the Java Sea, killing all 162 people on board.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Worried about getting older?

You shouldn’t be, because there’s a whole new way of counting your age thanks to member @Observer’s joke.

Today's trivia answer:

The 2018 release of The Grinch is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time.

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