December SKI Tips, 2025

On December 17, 1903 the Wright Brothers made the first successful flight with their powered aircraft. They flew over the dunes of Kitty Hawk in North Carolina for 12 seconds.

Christmas tinsel was once top-tier luxury. In 17th-century Germany artisans hammered thin strands of pure silver to drape across Christmas trees. 

Since 1947, the Norwegians have sent a towering spruce to England as thanks for Britain’s support during World War II. It’s decorated in traditional Norwegian style with vertical strings of lights. 

Candy canes are believed to have started in Germany in the 1600s, when a choirmaster gave sugar sticks bent into shepherd’s crooks to keep children quiet during long Christmas services.

When storms encase trees and shrubs in ice, do not go out and shake branches. You may harm plants. Wait for the ice to melt and check on plants again. Branches should return to normal position once the ice is gone. If any branches break under the icy weight, prune only what’s necessary to prevent further damage.

Reindeer can see ultraviolet light, which helps them spot predators and food in the snowy Arctic. They also have red noses when it’s cold—their noses are filled with blood vessels that help regulate temperature.

Every snowflake has 6 sides. This is due to ice having a natural 6-sided crystal structure.

Thomas Edison and his friend Edward Johnson invented Christmas lights.

Eggnog has been around since the 13th century! Monks enjoyed this festive drink in medieval times.

Protect your poinsettias from cold draughts and allow them to dry out slightly between waterings to make them last well into January.