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What is Christougenniatikophobia?
in TriviaSome people are afraid of snakes, others are afraid of clowns. But people suffering from christougenniatikophobia are afraid of Christmas. A specific type of heortophobia (fear of holidays), the word stems from Greek, meaning “Christ-birth-related-fear.” It is often rooted in childhood trauma, financial stress, or negative associations with traditions like Santa or family gatherings, causing… Continue Reading What is Christougenniatikophobia?
New to UU Class
in Events, NewsThe New to UU class offers an introduction to Unitarian Universalism and UUCDC. The next class will be Saturday, January 31, from 9:00 am to noon. A continental breakfast will be offered. Continue Reading New to UU Class
What does a sugar plum fairy sound like?
in TriviaWhile in Paris in 1891, Tchaikovsky discovered a newly invented instrument, the celesta. He had it shipped to Russia and used it in The Nutcracker Ballet’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. It has been used in recordings by artists from Fats Waller and the Beatles to Pink Floyd and Fiona Apple. And it is… Continue Reading What does a sugar plum fairy sound like?
Year-End Giving
in Announcements, NewsJoin us in creating a brighter future together. We hope you will donate to support our community this year. Continue Reading Year-End Giving
Why does your nose run when it’s cold?
in TriviaChilly air means sniffly noses. When we breathe in, our noses warm the air and add moisture to it as it travels down into our lungs. Cold, dry air irritates your nasal lining, and as a result, your nasal glands produce excess mucus to keep the lining moist. That can cause those drops that drip… Continue Reading Why does your nose run when it’s cold?
Support UUJusticePA
in News, Social JusticeUUJusticePA is an advocacy organization that for 15 years has promoted compassionate public policy and ensured that UU values of justice and love ripple across Pennsylvania and into the state capital. Several UUCDC members volunteer for its vital work, which is needed now more than ever. Its Meet the Moment fund drive is in full swing,… Continue Reading Support UUJusticePA
Which soft drink company was once a naval power?
in TriviaIn 1972, the first American commercial product sold in the Soviet Union was Pepsi. Because the ruble was essentially worthless, Russia paid for Pepsi with Stolichnaya vodka. In 1989, there was a sanction against Russian products, so they paid for the soft drink with part of their naval fleet, including 17 decommissioned submarines, a cruiser,… Continue Reading Which soft drink company was once a naval power?
Hope Comes
in Weekly Musical InspirationHope is an action, not just a feeling, and it can be found in recognizing our suffering, relying on a community of others, and even looking beyond ourselves for a higher power. Hear now the Bengsons as they sing Hope Comes.
Making a Change Group
in Share the PlateThe December Share the Plate recipient is the Making a Change Group. They support individuals and families in the city of Chester, Pennsylvania, and surrounding municipalities striving to achieve positive change for themselves, their families, and their communities. Their programs include violence intervention and prevention, youth mentoring, and multi-level support for families as they work… Continue Reading Making a Change Group
In what opera did Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg make her debut?
in TriviaWhen the curtain rose on Act 2 of a premiere of The Daughter of the Regiment by Donizetti in 2016, a tiny woman was barely visible in a large dome chair with her back to the audience. Suddenly, she swiveled around, and there was Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. When her character asked whether another woman… Continue Reading In what opera did Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg make her debut?
What island is the world’s smallest “condominium?”
in TriviaIn international law, condominium refers to territory that is governed by multiple sovereign powers who formally share duties without necessarily dividing the area into national zones. Pheasant Island (Konpantzia) is an uninhabited landmass on the Bidasoa River separating France and Spain. Stewardship of this 1.69-acre island alternates every six months: it falls under Spanish rule… Continue Reading What island is the world’s smallest “condominium?”
What classic comedy film was funded by rock groups?
in TriviaHaving gained legions of fans through their television show, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, the troupe ventured into film. Traditional financiers were wary, but Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull and other artists, along with their record companies, provided much of the funding for the low-budget film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. (How low budget?… Continue Reading What classic comedy film was funded by rock groups?
Should you worry about dog robbers?
in TriviaSoldiers can act as valets for officers, cleaning uniforms, running errands, and scrounging for any personal items their officer might need. They might end up swiping things from enlisted men and women so that higher ups have whatever they want/need. New recruits are sometimes referred to as “dog faces” (think “dog tags” and “pup tents”).… Continue Reading Should you worry about dog robbers?
Thank You
in Weekly Musical InspirationNurturing Gratitude is the Soul Matters theme for the month of November. One must be grateful for the bitter as well as the sweet, for that helps us to grow. Hear now Prem & Sangita as they sing Thank You.
Can vampires help you lose weight?
in TriviaWhile it’s true that having blood taken from your body does literally make you lighter, watching movies about vampires burns calories. The heart rate and metabolic rate increase during scary movies, leading to an increase in calorie expenditure. Movies with jump scares are the most effective. In a test with 10 horror films (this study… Continue Reading Can vampires help you lose weight?
Chester Eastside
in Share the PlateThe November Share the Plate recipient is Chester Eastside, which provides invaluable programs for children and adults providing resources to improve outcomes for the entire community. Their initiatives help kids defy the odds by meeting basic human needs through food and clothing distributions while also providing a safe environment for education and skill development. Share… Continue Reading Chester Eastside
How is it that you know when someone is watching you?
in TriviaYou know that feeling you get when you’re being stared at? Out of the corner of your eye, even outside your field of vision, you can just tell someone is checking you out? It’s not ESP. It’s closer to having an eye on the back of your head. Our gaze detection system, aided by the… Continue Reading How is it that you know when someone is watching you?