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HOLY DAYS, FEASTS AND OTHER CELEBRATIONS

Katie — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:06:08 +0000

St. Andrew’s Day November 30

St. Nicholas’ Day December 6

Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12

St. Lucia’s Day December 13

Posadas Days Start December 16

St. Thomas’ Day December 21

Winter Solstice December 21

Christmas Eve December 24

Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord December 25

St. Stephen’s Day December 26

Feast of St. John December 27

Childermas–Holy Innocents December 28

St. Sylvester’s Day December 31

Feast of Circumcision
St. Basil’s Day
Common New Year January 1

Twelfth Night January 5

Epiphany January 6

St. Distaff’s Day January 7

Plough Monday First Monday after Epiphany

St. Knut’s Day January 13

Candlemas February 2

Once a month Home To Do List

Katie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:31:21 +0000

Try the smoke alarms to make sure they’re working.

Check the pressure gauge on fire extinguishers. (Your owner’s manual will give the correct reading.)

Make sure the automatic garage door safely reverses as it should (see your owner’s manual). Adjust as necessary.

Take a child’s-eye tour of your home. Look for potential hazards (a hair dryer permanently plugged into a bathroom outlet, toxic cleaning products easily reached, uncapped electrical outlets, window shade cords reachable from a crib) and do something about them.

Unplug (and keep unplugged) all appliances not in daily use. If they’re not connected, they can’t start a fire or become a hazard to curious kids.

Wash the interior of the dishwasher with warm, soapy water to prevent fungus and mildew. (If you’re going to be away, have a neighbor run the dishwasher every two weeks so gaskets don’t dry out.)

December Home To Do List

Katie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:29:09 +0000

Check the water heater for proper venting and temperature (should be at 125^oF). Drain sediment off the bottom of the tank and clean the burner. (Check owner’s manual or consult a pro.)

Make sure the water softener is at the proper setting for the amount of water you’re using. Check salt usage.

Inspect the condition of caulk around tubs, showers and sinks and recaulk as needed.