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Mistletoe 

12/11/2013

 
Mistletoe, Phoradendron - the scientific name for American mistletoe, means "thief of the tree" in Greek. Although not a true parasite in scientific terms, mistletoe comes close, sinking its roots into a host tree and leeching nutrients from the tree to supplement its own photosynthesis.
   Sadly, the translation of the word “mistletoe” itself isn’t very romantic. A few centuries back, some people apparently observed that mistletoe tended to take root where birds had left their droppings. “Mistal” is an Anglo-Saxon word that means “dung” and “tan” means “twig,” so mistletoe actually means “dung on a twig.”
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   The growth of mistletoe had little to do with the bird droppings, and a lot to do with the birds themselves. Mistletoe seeds are extremely sticky and often latch onto birds’ beaks or feathers or the fur of other woodland creatures, hitchhiking to a likely host tree before dropping off and starting to germinate. Mistletoe is toxic to people, but the berries and leaves provide high-protein food for many animals.
   Application:  Mistletoe attaches itself to various trees, drawing from their supply of sap to carry on its own growth. In return it gives nothing. It is a one-sided, vary selfish arrangement. Never be like the mistletoe. 

December Party Ideas

12/10/2013

 
Many clubs will close 2013 with a party for pathfinders. Here are a few simple ideas...

Tongue Twisters - passive, no equipment needed.
Rapidly say each three times in a row.
1. Bobby brings bright bells.
2. Chilly chipper children cheerfully chant.
3. Seven Santa's sang silly songs.
4. Santa's sack sags slightly.
5. Santa's sleigh slides on slick snow.
6. Ten tiny tin trains toot ten times.
Candy Relay - active, need 2 pair of mittens, a piece of wrapped candy for each player.
Divide the kids into teams and have them form lines. Give the first player in each line a pair of mittens. After putting on the mittems, let them choose a piece of wrapped candy from a bowl. At a signal, the first player in each line unwraps the candy, pops it in his mouth, and passes the mittens to the next player and so on... The team that finishes first wins.

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