Entries from Westport Public Library TEEN Blog tagged with 'holidays'

Treehouse of Horror

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Besides the candy and the costumes, my favorite Halloween tradition has always been the annual Simpsons' "Treehouse of Horror" episodes. The show will air "Treehouse of Horror XIX" this Sunday. November 2nd. Want to know what distinguishes a "Treehouse of Horror" episode from a normal episode of The Simpsons? Here are some distinguishing characteristics (I have thought of some on my own, and have gotten some help from this Wikipedia entry):

A Monkey for Mother's Day?

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With Mother's Day being a little over a week away (Sunday, May 11th!), perhaps you are in need of some last-minute gift ideas. Might I suggest adopting an animal? The World Wildlife Fund is offering a "green" alternative to a traditional Mother's Day gift: for $50, you can "adopt" an endangered animal for your mother. Choices range from polar bears to monkeys, lizards, dolphins, toucans, or many others. Your mother will receive a plush toy of her animal, as well as a photo and a certificate of adoption and your money will help support endangered animals and their habitats.