December 2015 Petit Home Team Newsletter
1. Petit Home Team NEWS
2. Winter Holidays Around The World
3. Take a ride on The Polar Express
4. Seven Reasons To List During The Holidays
1. Petit Home Team NEWS
The Thanksgiving and Christmas parades going on this time of year are really great at getting you in "The Spirit". It was enjoyable watching the Macy's day parade with my family and seeing the huge floats, antique cars, dancers and marching bands perform. It was a long holiday weekend that was spent with family and friends!
We were inspired by the pageant winners in the Mooresville parade to award Madi as our first Miss Petit Home Team! Bob's only grand-daughter has given us many reasons to smile this year :) She made honor roll getting all A's and B's on her report card. She started in Acro Fitness and has made big improvements in only a month... and she is a really wonderful girl who puts a smile on anyone's face that she meets.
The Petit Home Team wants to say THANK YOU to all of our wonderful clients this past year. 2015 has been a fantastic year for our team as we expanded by adding Mike, Kenda and Jitka. We strive to improve our communication, service and marketing so that each client working with us will ensure a positive experience in Real Estate. God bless you and have the best Christmas ever!
2. Winter Holidays Around The World
From Christmas to Diwali: During the winter time in the United States, we start decorating in typical Christmas colors of red and green with wreaths, lights and ribbons. However, there are so many more winter holidays that exist around the world- and we would like to share a few with you today!
Christmas: Celebrated all around the world, Christmas falls on December 25th each year to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The word “Christmas” literally means “Christ’s Mass”.
Christmas tree decorated with lights and ornaments is usually a staple to the house, particularly in the United States.
Hanukkah: Chanukah, is an eight-day Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabean Revolt (2nd century BCE). The holiday is observed for eight nights and days, and because it starts on the 25th day of Kislev on the Hebrew Calendar, it can fall anywhere from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar.
Kwanzaa: This is a week-long holiday celebrated in communities in the United States and Canada, as well as in the Western African Diaspora to honor African heritage in African-American culture. Created by Maulana Karenga in 1966, it is observed from December 26-January 1, and ultimately ends with a feast and the exchange of gifts.
Las Posadas: With its origins in Spain, Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration that is now primarily celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of the Southwestern United States. The roots of this holiday are in Catholicism.
Diwali: This past year, this five-day Hindu festival began on November 13th and is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, among others. The festival is also referred to as the “festival of lights” and celebrates both the attainment of nirvana by Mahavira (an Indian Sage), as well as a Death Anniversary of Swami Dayanand (Hindu religious leader).
3.Take a ride on The Polar Express
The North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC will bring the popular holiday
movie "The Polar Express" to life again this season. Children and grown-ups alike will get to
experience the magic of Christmas in a special way.
As the train takes off and heads toward the North Pole there will be plenty of entertainment
on board for passengers to enjoy; from caroling and dancing to a reading of "The Polar
Express." Hot chocolate and cookies will also be served.
Once the train reaches its destination Santa will present the first gift of Christmas. On the
return trip, everyone will receive their own silver sleigh bell, heard by all who believe in
Santa.
Trains will roll out of the station beginning the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 28
and continue every weekend leading up to Christmas. Rides will take place at 4 p.m. and 6
p.m., as well as 8 p.m. on select dates.
There are a number of different ticket options. Tickets for standard seating begin at $30 for
adults and $24 per child. (Kids under the age of two do not need tickets.) Be sure to buy
your tickets early as most Polar Express rides do sell out quickly.
Families are encouraged to wear pajamas like the movie’s characters.
4. Seven Reasons to List during The Holidays
1. While there may be less buyers out there, people who look for a home during the holidays are serious ... they are ready to buy!
2. There are fewer homes for buyers to look at during the holidays which means less competition for you ... less competition equals more money!
3. After the holidays the supply of listings increases substantially which lowers the demand for your home ... more competition equals less money!
4. Your home shows better when decorated for the holidays!
5. Many buyers have more time to look for property during the holidays (as opposed to a normal work week).
6. We will restrict the showings on your home to the times you want it shown. You remain in control.
7. You can sell now for more money and not have to physically move until January or February ... as opposed to just starting the whole process at that time.
