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The Wednesday Flyover Replay : Operation Christmas Drop, Christmas NFL Games, and What’s Open Today
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE PROSPEROUs AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE FLYOVER REPLAY!
Presented by Russell Sherrard,
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny,
THE FLYOVER REPLAY,
Wednesday, December 25, 2024,
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! On this day in 1914, World War I soldiers participated in the Christmas Truce, a series of unofficial ceasefires along the eastern and western fronts during which opposing forces exchanged greetings, gifts, and food and even played soccer.
We hope you’re having a happy and fulfilling Christmas day or first night of Hanukkah! Our editions today and the rest of this week will be shorter than usual to allow us time to spend with our families, but we hope you enjoy them!
We hope you enjoyed reading today’s Flyover. Let us know how we’re doing by replying to Russell Sherrard at russellsherrard@reagan.com.
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Airlift: Operation Christmas Drop,
Seven nations’ air forces collaborated in Operation Christmas Drop 2024, delivering over 77,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to remote Pacific islands in the Department of Defense’s longest-running airlift mission.
The operation, led by the 374th Airlift Wing from Yokota Air Base, involved 300 personnel conducting airdrops at 58 sites during 224 flight hours from Dec. 8 to 14.
The mission concluded with a traditional “elephant walk” of seven C-130 aircraft at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, followed by a joint training flight that emphasized the operation’s dual humanitarian and strategic importance.
NFL Debuts Today on Netflix,
Netflix is set to broadcast two NFL games today, marking the first time the streaming giant will air professional football after signing a three-year contract in May to carry games on Christmas Day.
The holiday doubleheader features the Kansas City Chiefs against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans. Mariah Carey will also perform her classic holiday song All I Want for Christmas Is You, while Beyoncé headlines the Ravens-Texans halftime show.
The NFL has averaged nearly 29 million viewers for Christmas games over the past three years, and analysts predict that Netflix will generate at least $150 million in advertising revenue.
This is Netflix’s first significant test since numerous technological glitches disrupted its boxing showcase featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, leaving many concerned about today’s games.
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Thanks Christopher,
Now, back to the News.
The Holiday Section
A Georgia woman received a surprise trip to Paris for Christmas from her son after he discovered she had been studying French. (See Surprise)
Hanukkah begins this evening, offering interfaith families a rare opportunity to celebrate “Chrismukkah,” a combination of traditions from both holidays. (More)
Christmas Island, an Australian territory near Java, offers a unique holiday escape with opportunities to swim with whale sharks and witness the famous crab migration.
QUICK HITS,
Italy’s Feast of the Seven Fishes and Poland’s 12-course meal are some of the Christmas dinners found on this list of global Christmas Dinner traditions.
Researchers in South Korea have developed a lightweight wearable “Iron Man” robot to help paraplegic users in walking and climbing stairs.
Everyone has a favorite Christmas cookie, and often it varies by geography. Here’s a list of the most popular Christmas cookies in each of the 50 states.
Animated features, holiday classics, and new favorites are among this list of family movies to enjoy throughout Christmas Day.
Here’s a list of 19 top destinations for New Year’s Eve, perfect for those planning to celebrate the new year away from home.
U.S. News considered attractions, accommodations, and dining options and put together this list of best places to visit in the U.S. for 2025.
Daily Quote,
“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.”
— Charles M. Schulz
And thats the news for today.
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