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PROJECT Cinnamon Bird Ornament Although these whimsical birds look and smell like gingerbread cookies, their sparkling plumage hints at their true nature as sweet (though not edible) works of art.  GET MORE Subscribe to the Magazine Sign Up for Our Newsletters INTRO MATERIALS STEPS REVIEWS 0 Fave it Advertisement INTRODUCTION This sturdy flock -- including a cardinal and chickadee, among other birds -- will migrate each Christmas to decorate the tree.  MATERIALS Two medium bowls 1 cup ground cinnamon 1/4 cup applesauce Craft glue Rolling pin Bird templates Utility knife, or bird-shaped cookie cutters One straw Wire rack Paper towels Baking sheet Glitter and beads Bottle with applicator tip Length of thin ribbon for each ornament Tissue paper, for storing STEPS STEP 1 Prepare dough: in a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup applesauce using a rubb...

   Bilbao's ‘Great Week' (‘Semana Grande' or ‘Aste Nagusia') is the most important and recognizable fiesta in Bilbao. The celebration begins on the first Saturday after the 15th of August and lasts 9 days. Bilbao's ‘Semana Grande' has been officially celebrated since 1978 and has been taking place continuously year after year with the exception of the year 1983 when Bilbao suffered severe floods. During those 9 days in August the whole of Bilbao is vibrant and full of life and there is a great variety of things to see and do. Bilbao during its fiestas is definitely the place to be!! • The first day of the fiestas will begin with the so-called txupinazo, which, since 2001, has taken place in the Plaza del Teatro Arriaga. This involves the launching of a rocket and the reading of the proclamation of the fiestas. • One of the most  interesting  things to see is a spectacular fireworks show, which will take place everyday at 22.3...

   Mummies are a popular part of modern Halloween imagery. But how much do you really know about them? This Halloween season, entertain yourself and your kids with these thirteen intriguing facts about mummies. 1. According to Egyptologist  Salima Ikram , the word mummy comes from the Arabic word for bitumen:  mumya . Over time, the word  mumya  evolved into the name we recognize today: mummy. 2. It is believed that the ancient Egyptians began to mummify their dead as early as 2500 B.C. - but the  Chinchorros  of South America did it first. 3. The Egyptians believed that the dead could enjoy earthly pleasures in the afterlife. For this reason, many mummies were entombed with treasures, food, and even loyal servants. 4. The jackal-headed deity Anubis was considered to be the god of mummification and embalming. 5. All of a mummy's major internal organs were removed and placed in canopic jars - except for t...