Monthly & Weekly Newsletters: December--Monthly---2017

I’m Amanda D. Petty, the CEO and the Creator of “Pretty Petty Poetry”, and on December 27^th, 2016, I made James W. Hill partner and the Co-CEO. On March 20^th, 2016, Anna Shepherd joined the team. On December 30^th, 2016, Abdul Sami joined the team. On January 18^th, 2017, Tim George joined the team. On April 19^th, 2017, Jasmine Mehndratta joined the team. On May 15^th, 2017, Osinachi Emeghara joined the team. On July 17^th, 2017, Amber Rose joined the team. On August 1^st, 2017, Lana Holley joined the team. On August 21^st, 2017, Kofi Fianko joined the team. On September 1^st, 2017, Kanu Rowland joined the team. On September 15^th, 2017 Okeke Emmanuel Onyeka, Alvin Amar, Ibn Do Gud, Jayant Kashyap, Bamidele Aiyejina, and Roselle Lebagday joined the team. On September 28^th, 2017, Michael Olorunwumi joined the team. On October 19^th, 2017, Creative Thinker joined the team. On October 22^nd, 2017, Gul E Arzoo joined the team.

My Thoughts: I’ve noticed something, everyone wants, WANTS, to be on my team. This, this really surprised me because I truly thought PPP was a really stupid idea. “Who want my poetry?” I thought. But, as I do PPP, I learn more than I could even imagine. I used to be shy about my handicapped. With PPP, I become open to it, and I’m actually teaching it to everyone. That’s only one example.

My Spiritual Thoughts:

The News:

Huge news: On November 25^th, 2017, I made Kofi Fianko a Crony of Pretty Petty Poetry. Welcome Kofi to the partnership. He will help James & I run PPP.

New Member: We have 2 new members, N.S. Mpofu and Prinsloo TheePoet. N.S. will be doing the Spiritual Thoughts.Prinsloo TheePoet will replace Okeke’s job. Welcome N.S. and TheePoet to the team!

Poets’ Tell: It seems like this team is growing every month. LOL. Here we go…

N.S. Mpofu: I'm just a simple girl by nature, l like doing things that other people don't normally do, I'm one creative person. None much I'm just a simple girl by nature.

Prinsloo TheePoet: Prinsloo TheePoet here, I am a complete poet, singer, song and storywriter. Love the skies during the night, oh the shooting stars and the moon so bright. I love art and am a member of a PPP family. And remember: Just that you can't see something, doesn't mean it’s not there, stop looking if you can't see and never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game.

For new comers: Since 2006, Amanda sends out a Christ-Like Christmas poem every December 15^th.

2 Weeks Off: The whole team is taking a 2-week break: from December 20 to January 8. We will be back next year. Be safe and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a good New Year.

Your Thoughts:

This is by me. I did this in 2008 or 2009. This is my favorite Christ-like Christmas that I ever did because it was my first time of reading to a crowd. Days before Thanksgiving, I got a request. Story short, it took me 3 weeks to do this poem right.

Still

By-Amanda D. Petty

On this Christmas day, the most sacred day of the year;

Let us remember what happened on that night, which changed the world.

A virgin, Mary, had a Son; the Son of the Living God.

Surrounded by animals and love.

Angels sang praises, a new star was born,
Dancing for the wise men and the shepherds,

Showing me, His way to live.

“Fear not, for I bring you good tidings of great joy.”

Rejoicing angels, worshipping wise men,

Obedient shepherds,

I would have joined them as they

Praised my Lord and Savior.

As I reflect on His birth today,

I am blessed that He would do this for me.

My innocent heart filled with Thy Spirit.

My worried soul now at peace.

My troubled mind at rest.

He is tutoring me to listen to His voice.

He is walking with me through the troubled times.

He is teaching me to be His tool, for you and me.

He is helping me to love others.

I will have trust in Him.

I know He is a part of me.
Because of Him, I will be able to come Home.

Because of The Savior, I will be healed.

With Heavenly Father, I can be more.

Because of what happened, the world stood,

Still.

Quotes of the Month: Christmas is my favorite holiday.

Poem of the Month:

This is by James. He lost his dad. RIP William Hill.

My Father, My Hero, My Angel

By-James W. Hill (to William Hill)

My Father was

A very loving man.

He loved his family,

with all his heart.

He is my hero,

He served his

Country proudly.

He raised me

around the military

Way of life.

I'm so glad

To be an

Army brat.

Now he is

At rest.

He got called home,

To his mansion in

The sky.

So now I'm

Proud to call

Him my Angel.

I know he's watching

Over me and saying,

“That's my boy.”

Lyrics of the Month: Poetry has a plethora of styles, and our ultimate favorite is lyrics.

Want help: If you want to help with “Pretty Petty Poetry”, you can! We are looking for some volunteers to help with the desktop wallpapers and getting us clients. We can’t do everything by ourselves anymore, too stressful.

For New Comers: This is AMANDA’S idea to do this business. Everything you see is her alone with the help from God. This is a part of “Pretty Petty Poetry”. She has been studying English with the help from a professor, Nancy Lowe, from Weber State University, Utah, USA since October of 2011.

All Religion of Holidays: 1 * Holy days usually begin at sundown the day before this date. 2 ** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are primary holy days of a tradition.

Saint Nicholas Day - Christian

Hanukkah * - Judaism (begins sundown)

Immaculate Conception - Catholic Christian

Advent Fast begins- Orthodox Christian

Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Catholic Christian

Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) ** - Buddhist

Posadas Navidenas - Christian

Yule - Christian

Yule * - Wicca/Pagan northern hemisphere (begins sundown)

Litha * - Wicca/Pagan southern hemisphere

Mawlid an Nabi * - Islam (begins sundown)

Christmas * - Christian

Zarathosht Diso (Death of Prophet Zarathushtra ** - Zoroastrian

Feast of the Holy Family - Catholic Christian

Holy Innocents - Christian

Watch Night - Christian

The World’s Holidays: This will be celebrating all the holidays in the world. If I miss any, please tell me.

Bahrain: December 16^th, National Day

Bhutan: December 17^th, National Day

Burkina Faso: December 11^th, Republic Day

Central African Republic: December 1^st, Republic Day

Finland: December 6^th, Independence Day

Japan: December 23^rd, Birthday of Emperor Akihito

Kazakhstan: December 16^th, Independence Day

Kenya: December 12^th, Independence Day

Laos: December 2^nd, Republic Day

Niger: December 18^th, Republic Day

Romania: December 1^st, Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania)

Thailand: December 5^th, Birthday of King Phumiphon (Bhumibol)

United Arab Emirates: December 2^nd, Independence Day

Very Unique BUT Real Holidays: I’m going to share with you the monthly, weekly, and daily holidays. (An * in front of the day means that the observance is on the same date every year regardless of the day it falls on.) Enjoy.

December Monthly Observances

Awareness Month of Awareness Months Month

World Aids Month

Bingo's Birthday Month

National Drunk & Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month

National Write A Business Plan Month

National Tie Month

Operation Santa Paws (1-19)

Quince and Watermelon Month

Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month

Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Spiritual Literacy Month

Take a New Year's Resolution to Stop Smoking

Tomato and Winter Squash Month

Universal Human Rights Month

Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

December Weekly Observances

*Cookie Cutter Week: 1-7

International Coelenterate Biology Week: 1-5

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: 1-5

*Tolerance Week: 1-7

Clerc-Gallaudet Week: (First Week of December)

National Hand Washing Awareness Week: (First Week of December)

Recipe Greetings For The Holidays Week: 7-13 (First Full Week)

Computer Science Education Week: 8-14 *Human Rights Week: 10-17

Halcyon Days: 14-28

Gluten-free Baking Week: 14-20 (Week Before Christmas)

Christmas Bird Count Week: 15-1/2

*Posadas: 16-24

Chanukah: 17-24

*Saturnalia: 17-23

*It's About Time Week: 25-31

Kwanzaa: 26-1/1

December Daily Observances

*Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day: 1

*Civil Air Patrol Day: 1

*Day With(out) Art Day: 1

*Rosa Parks Day: 1

*World Aids Day: 1

Cyber Monday: (First Monday in December)

Giving Tuesday: (Always after Cyber Monday)

*International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Day: 2

*National Mutt Day: 2

*Special Education Day: 2

*International Day of Persons With Disabilities: 3

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting: (First Wednesday after Thanksgiving)

Special Kids Day: (First Wednesday)

*National Cookie Day: 4

*National Dice Day: 4

*World Wildlife Conservation Day: 4

*AFL-CIO Day: 5

Bartender Appreciation Day: (First Friday)

*Bathtub Party Day: 5

*Columbian International Day of The Reef: 5

Faux Fur Friday: (First Friday)

*International Ninja Day: 5

*International Volunteer Day for Economic & Social Development: 5

National Salesperson Day: (First Friday)

*Sachertorte Day: 5

*World Soil Day: 5

*Miners' Day: 6

*National Pawnbrokers Day: 6

Sky warn Recognition Day: (First Saturday)

*St. Nicholas Day: 6

Earmuff Day or Chester Greenwood Day: (First Saturday)

*National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: 7

*International Civil Aviation Day: 7

*National Cotton Candy Day: 7

Green Monday: (Second Monday)

*Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day: 8

*International Anti-corruption Day: 9

*Weary Willie Day: 9

*Dewey Decimal System Day: 10

*Human Rights Day: 10

*Jane Addams Day: 10

*Nobel Prize Day: 10

*International Mountain Day: 11

*UNICEF Birthday: 11

*Gingerbread House Day: 12

*National 12-hour Fresh Breath Day: 12

Official Lost & Found Day: (Second Friday)

*Poinsettia Day: 12

Asarah B'Tevet: 13

Noughts and Crosses Day (aka Tic Tac Toe Day): 13

Gingerbread Decorating Day: (Second Saturday)

*Pick A Pathologist Pal Day: 13

Day Of The Horse: (Always second Saturday Senate Res. 452)

International Shareware Day: (Second Saturday)

*Monkey Day: 14

Worldwide Candle Lighting Day (The Compassionate Friends): (Second Sunday)

World Choral Day: (Second Sunday)

*Bill of Rights Day: 15

*Cat Herders Day: 15

Free Shipping Day: (Third Monday at Participating Retailers)

*Barbie and Barney Backlash Day: 16

*National Chocolate-covered Anything Day: 16

*Zionism Day: 16

*Wright Brothers Day: 17

*Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day: 18

*Arabic Language Day: 18

*International Migrants Day: 18

National Re-gifting Day: (The Thursday before Christmas)

Underdog Day: (Third Friday)

*International Human Solidarity Day: 20

*Games Day: 20

*Mudd Day: 20

*National Sangria Day: 20

*World Day of Prayer and Action for Children: 20

*Crossword Puzzle Day: 21

*Forefathers Day: 21

*Humbug Day: 21

*International Dalek Remembrance Day: 21

*National Homeless Persons' Remembrance Day: 21

*Phileas Fogg Win A Wager Day: 21

*World Peace Day/Winter Solstice: 21

*Yalda: 21

*Yule: 21

*National Haiku Poetry Day: 22

*Festivus: 23

Human Light Celebration: 23

Rabi'I: 23

*Christmas Eve: 24

*Alphabet Day: 25

*Christmas: 25

*Christmas Pudding Day: 25

*Boxing Day: 26 (Canada)

*National Candy Cane Day: 26

*National Thank-you Note Day: 26

*National Whiner's Day: 26

*Howdy Doody Day: 27

*Visit The Zoo Day: 27

*Holy Innocents Day: 28

*National Chocolate Day: 28 & 29

*Pledge of Allegiance Day: 28

*Tick Tock Day: 29

*Bacon Day: 30

*Falling Needles Family Fest Day: 30

*Look On The Bright Side Day: 31

*Make Up Your Mind Day: 31

*New Years Eve: 31

*No Interruptions Day: 31

*Universal Hour of Peace Day: 31

*World Peace Meditation Day: 31