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Michael Patrick Walsh's avatar

Thanks again, Ms. Golden, for sharing the seasonal comings 'n' goings in Basel.

The egg-crunching contest reminds me of a similar, traditional English one. One rounds up a suitable horse chestnut, through which a hole is drilled, and a string attached. Then a combatant swings her/his chestnut at the opponents till one or the other cracks. (Not the opponents mind you, the chestnuts.)

A bit of frippery, that eh?

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Linda Golden's avatar

This sounds slightly more dangerous than egg-cracking, but also fun!

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Shawn Schmidt's avatar

This is the first time I’ve heard the word Schnickschnack but in using that now. It’s so much fun to say

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Linda Golden's avatar

Spreading the good word... which is Schnickschnack.

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