December 23: Holiday Break Begins Today

1. According to Weather.com, there will be rain showers early with some sunshine later today and a high of 49 degrees. Overnight, there will be a mostly clear sky with a low of 31 degrees.

2. December 23 is National Pfeffernuesse Day. According to TheNibble.com, Pfeffernüsse, which means “pepper nuts,” are hard, spicy cookies, often dunked in wine during a visit. The “nuts” refer to the nut-like hardness of the cookie, but there are no nuts in the recipe, which includes gingerbread spices (anise, cloves, nutmeg), pepper and citron. The black pepper adds to the spiciness without adding heat. Today is also Festivus Day and Roots Day. 

3. Today marks the first day of holiday break for Neshaminy students. All district schools will be closed today through Monday, Jan. 2, 2012.

4. You can head to the  today though to get your holiday gifts wrapped! The mall's , located in the Barnes & Noble/Sears Court, will be available from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. today. 

5. Don't feel like cooking this holiday weekend, but want a grand meal? has a variety of holiday meals to go that feed eight to 10 people. Call 215-396-2002 ext. 1 to place your order.