Mid-Day Recap (Thursday, 12/01/16)

Bible Trivia Question:
What city did Mary and Joseph travel to for the census? Answer: Bethlehem (Luke 2:4).

- Galilee

- Jerusalem

- Bethlehem

- Nazareth

In the news:

Blame wages and turtle doves: '12 Days of Christmas' now costs $34,363.

For more than 30 years, PNC Financial Services Group has calculated the prices of the twelve gifts from the classic carol "The Twelve Day of Christmas." The result is the PNC Christmas Price Index, a unique and whimsical holiday tradition that makes learning about the economy fun.

This year, the price of two turtle doves jumped from $290 to $375, but nine of the other 12 gifts listed in the carol stayed the same price or became cheaper, including a partridge in a pear tree.

To put it all in perspective, a buyer who purchased all the gifts each time they are mentioned in the song would spend $156,507, up $1,100 from last year.

Yes, I think I’ll just stick to singing the song…

#12daysofChristmas http://pnc.co/ChristmasPriceIndex

More news:

Check this out... Springfield and Branson have made the list for the top 10 most enchanting, magical Christmas towns in Missouri! Branson comes in at number 4, and Springfield at number 8. http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/missouri/christmas-towns-in-mo/

Matt's Musing: #musing

I wish my life had background music so I could figure out what the is going on in the situations I find myself.

Matt's Pick Song:

“It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

Bethlehem (Luke 2:4)