Babylon Beacon Newspaper

12/24/2024

12/23, “If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it.” – Lucy Larcom
Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/inspirational-quotes_2

12/23/2024

You can follow Santa on Christmas Eve as he makes his way to New York. To access the guide, go to:

You can follow Santa’s ride to New York on Christmas Eve. Santa will be assisted by the The New York National Guard as he goes around the world on Christmas Eve. The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends the North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. On ...

12/23/2024

12/22, Do you ever wonder how some of our words came to be? It turns out that Astronaut is a compound word that was derived from two Ancient Greek words. “Astro,” meaning “star,” and “naut,” meaning “sailor.” So therefore, astronaut actually means “star sailor.”
Source: https://www.thefactsite.com/1000-interesting-facts/

12/22/2024

12/21, Happy First Day of Winter! Please comment below with some of your favorite winter activities or traditions.
Source: https://nationaltoday.com/winter-solstice/

12/21/2024

12/20, It’s a Wonderful Life, created by Frank Capra, premiered on this day. A drama starring Jimmy Stewart, It’s a Wonderful Life has become a holiday classic.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/December-20

12/20/2024

12/19, Did you know that the legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk by the name of St. Nicholas? St. Nicholas is said to have been born sometime around A.D 280 in Patara, near Myra, which is now modern-day Turkey. St. Nicholas was admired for his piety and kindness and became the subject of many legends. It is rumored that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and spent his time traveling throughout the countryside helping the poor and sick.
Source: https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/santa-claus

12/19/2024

12/18, On this day in 1966, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” aired for the first time, and was an adaption of Dr. Seuss’s classic children’s book.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/December-18

12/18/2024

12/17, On this day in 1892, the first issue of Vogue was published. Initially a weekly high-society journal, Vogue has stood the test of time and is a go-to magazine for American fashion and lifestyle.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/December-17

12/17/2024

12/16, “The undertaking of a new action brings new strength.” – Richard L. Evans
Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/inspirational-quotes

12/16/2024

12/15, Did you know that approximately 1,000,000 dogs in the United States are named as the heirs of their owners’ wills. It is said that the dog is man’s best friend.
Source: https://www.thefactsite.com/100-mind-blowing-facts/

12/15/2024

12/14, Did you know that we as humans receive a new skeleton approximately every 10 years? Human bones grow in a process known as modeling. When a person reaches adulthood, the skeleton system remodels. In the process of remodeling, certain cells in the body break down bone and funnel its minerals into the bloodstream as other cells build healthy bone back up. Each year, the body replaces about 10 percent of bone through remodeling, which means we get an entirely new skeleton about every 10 years.
Source: https://interestingfacts.com/fact/humans-get-a-new-skeleton-about-every-10-years/

12/14/2024

Come on down to Babylon Village's Christmas Market! There are over 90 craft vendors, sweet treats and beverages and lots of fun for the children. There is also a free shopping shuttle to transport you around town to fulfill all your holiday shopping needs. The event goes until 4 p.m. today. For more stories, please visit liherald.com.

12/14/2024

It may be cold outside, but that did not stop residents of the Town of Babylon from coming out and celebrating the holiday season. The annual Town of Babylon Holiday Lights and Market tonight was filled with joy, spectacular lights and music! If you missed tonight though, do not worry, the event will also be taking place tomorrow night. Come on down to the Babylon Town Hall tomorrow, Sat., Dec. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. You don't want to miss this great event. Here's a sneak peek....
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12/14/2024

The Copiague Middle School Chamber Chorus, led by choir teacher Jacqueline Angier, at the first night of the Town of Babylon Holiday Lights and Market! The event will also be taking place tomorrow, Sat., Dec. 14 at Babylon Town Hall from 6 to 9 p.m.
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12/14/2024

12/13, Today is National Ice Cream Day! What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Comment below.
Source: https://nationaltoday.com/ice-cream-day/

12/13/2024

12/12, Today is National Gingerbread House Day. Feel free to share pictures of your creations in the comments below.
Source: https://nationaltoday.com/gingerbread-house-day/

12/12/2024

12/11, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy and Sidney Poitier premiered in New York City on this day in 1967. The movie was widely acclaimed and carried a lesson in racial tolerance and etiquette.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/December-11

12/11/2024

12/10, The Encyclopedia Britannica was first published on this day in 1768 in Edinburgh. The Encyclopedia Britannica is the oldest continuously published and revised work in the English language.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/December-10