MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do people kiss under the mistletoe?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do people kiss under the mistletoe?

Kissing under the mistletoe might not be as popular these past few years because of COVID and all, but it seems to be back. People have been kissing under the decoration for years and it all dates back to Norwegian mythology. Frigg, the goddess of love, promised to kiss anyone who passed under the berry-laden…

THE FEED: Getting Festive With Pop-ups & Igloos

THE FEED: Getting Festive With Pop-ups & Igloos

Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. With Christmas coming up this weekend and Hannukah starting we thought it would be fun to looks at some of the holiday pop-up bars, restaurants, and igloos to have a festive time this week and weekend. Christmas Pop Ups: Cava, Southington: Winter Spectacular since…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did Gatorade get its name?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did Gatorade get its name?

There are two kinds of people who consume the majority of Gatorade. Athletes on sidelines and people who are extremely hungover. Where did this recovery drink get it’s name anyway? Gatorade was invented at the University of Florida in 1965. So naturally they named  it after the mascot of the school, the Gators. The most…

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! December 26th is the most common day for doing this?

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! December 26th is the most common day for doing this?

All week I have tickets to PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” coming to Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport January 17th and 18th. Answer my trivia question correctly every day at 4pm to try and win. Here was today’s if you missed it: Q: December 26th is the most common day for doing this?…

Bakery Gets Surprise Request Order To Make Taylor Swift’s Birthday Cake

Bakery Gets Surprise Request Order To Make Taylor Swift’s Birthday Cake

Imagine the pressure of being a bakery during the holiday season. Now imagine the pressure of being a bakery during the holiday season who gets a phone call from Taylor Swift’s team ordering a birthday cake that needs to be ready in less than 24 hours. That’s exactly what happened to Bywater Bakery in New…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Christmas themed stamps haven’t always been around, come to find out

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Christmas themed stamps haven’t always been around, come to find out

We just finished sending writing and sending out our Christmas cards in our house. Which involved lots of holiday postage stamps. These weren’t always available though. Canada debuted the first Christmas postage stamp in 1898! Then it took forever for America to catch up. The first U.S. Christmas themed stamp was issued in 1962. The…

THE FEED: Holiday Light Displays & Brunch With Santa!

THE FEED: Holiday Light Displays & Brunch With Santa!

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. Heading into the last weekend before Christmas there are plenty of festive evens and light displays to see. Megan’s gives us her list of all the best spots to see some holiday cheer this…