{"id":2119774,"date":"2023-12-08T13:14:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-nutmeg-becomes-first-elf-on-a-shelf-to-introduce-congressional-legislation\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T13:18:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:18:10","slug":"rep-nutmeg-becomes-first-elf-on-a-shelf-to-introduce-congressional-legislation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-nutmeg-becomes-first-elf-on-a-shelf-to-introduce-congressional-legislation\/","title":{"rendered":"Rep. Nutmeg&#8217; Makes History as First Elf to Propose Congressional Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frep-nutmeg-becomes-first-elf-on-a-shelf-to-introduce-congressional-legislation%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2119774&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>This Christmas Season, an \u2063Elf on the Shelf Makes History \u200din Congress<\/h2>\n<p>This Christmas season marks a historical change \u200dof protocol \u200din the hallowed \u2063seats of U.S. Congress. For \u200dthe first\u2063 time in \u200bits history, an Elf on the\u200b Shelf has been given <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pitrunners-press-supreme-court-to-strike-down-ban-on-puerto-rican-cockfighting\/\" title=\"Pitrunners Press Supreme Court To Strike Down Ban on Puerto Rican Cockfighting\">legislative power<\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/647572-rep-nutmeg-first-elf-on-a-shelf-to-introduce-congressional-resolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Politics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican\u200d from \u200cFlorida, has designated an elf named Nutmeg as the representative of &#8220;the first Congressional district of the North Pole.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Wishing everyone a happy first day of December \u200cand a\u200d wonderful weekend!\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6Rw2hc424v\">pic.twitter.com\/6Rw2hc424v<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NutmegInCongress (@RepNutmeg) \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepNutmeg\/status\/1730680912310849889?\">December 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>On \u2064Tuesday, Nutmeg made history as the first elf to co-sponsor a bill. Nutmeg and Luna created a resolution that Dec. 24, already known as\u200c Christmas Eve, shall hereby \u200calso be called Christmas\u2062 Cookie Day. Traditional activities would involve leaving cookies for Santa.<\/p>\n<p>However, it seems likely\u2064 that elves and children \u200bwill liven up \u200cthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-christian-singers-tender-new-song-christmas-feels-different-this-year-says-what-were-all-thinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">festivities<\/a> in more creative \u2064ways as the years bring new Pinterest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/try-saran-wrap-game-family-christmas-ball-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of the \u2063new program, as well as \u200cLuna\u200b and Nutmeg, hope that if this year goes smoothly, the change will become a yearly tradition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI strongly believe maintaining \u2064a joyful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/candace-cameron-bure-stuns-fans-new-american-christmas-movie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holiday spirit<\/a> is\u200c more important than ever before,\u201d Nutmeg said in a Wednesday statement on X.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Today,\u2063 I introduced\u200b a piece of legislation\u200b to recognize December 24th, 2023 as Christmas Cookie Day. On this day, all children are encouraged to leave cookies for\u200c Santa! I strongly believe maintaining a joyful holiday spirit is more \u200cimportant\u2064 than ever before! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kS4OfHXL3x\">pic.twitter.com\/kS4OfHXL3x<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u2063NutmegInCongress (@RepNutmeg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepNutmeg\/status\/1732514394095902778?\">December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The elf appears to be familiar with the workings\u200c and rules of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepNutmeg\/status\/1732514394095902778\/photo\/3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">legislation<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-gop-rep-david-valadao-flips-california-house-seat-its-the-third-pickup-in-the-state-for-republicans\/\" title=\"Former GOP Rep. David Valadao flips California House seat. It's the third pickup in the state for Republicans.\">good sign<\/a> of his ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-has-severe-cop-shortage-after-defunding-push-now-its-recruiting-in-texas\/\" title=\"SF Faces Cop Shortage, Turns to Texas for Recruitment.\">function \u2062effectively<\/a> in \u200dhis new position.<\/p>\n<p>The protocol for such an appointment is still under review, as the \u200dmove has surprisingly never been \u200dtried before.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I talked to the\u2063 speaker today about our\u200b cookie bill! Santa is coming to town! Only a \u200dfew more weeks until Christmas!\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EexEsDZFOH\">pic.twitter.com\/EexEsDZFOH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2064 NutmegInCongress (@RepNutmeg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepNutmeg\/status\/1732921731180892170?\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>But Luna and\u200d Nutmeg appear confident that their unorthodox move still fits solidly within the framework of the Constitution. The congresswoman\u2019s staff said the idea is &#8220;to educate children about the workings of Washington, \u2064and to allow children of all means to participate in the Elf on the Shelf tradition from anywhere in the country,&#8221; Florida Politics reported.<\/p>\n<p>Although \u2062Luna is a conservative Republican and Nutmeg\u2019s\u2063 attire is mostly red, the elf seems to be more of a nonpartisan figurehead \u2014 albeit a very small one.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/rep-nutmeg-becomes-first-elf-shelf-introduce-congressional-legislation\/\">&#8216;Rep. Nutmeg&#8217; Becomes First Elf on a Shelf to \u200cIntroduce Congressional Legislation<\/a> appeared first on\u200c <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the presence of an elf on the shelf, like Nutmeg, bring a sense of magic and anticipation for children during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-10-viral-food-trends-of-2020\/\" title=\"Top 10 Viral Food Trends of 2020\">holiday season<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  Eave cookies for Santa Claus. This is a simple \u2064and joyful\u200d tradition that brings happiness\u2063 and \u200cexcitement to children all over the world. It is a \u2063way for us to celebrate the magic and wonder \u2064of the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>While some may view this as a trivial matter,\u2064 it is important to remember the power of\u2064 tradition and the impact it\u200b can have on our lives. By \u2063officially recognizing Christmas Cookie Day, we are preserving and cherishing \u2063a beloved tradition that\u2064 brings joy \u200cto millions of children each year.<\/p>\n<p>Nutmeg, the elf on\u200d the shelf, has become a symbol of the holiday season. For many families, the presence of an \u200delf in their homes brings a sense of magic \u200cand anticipation. It is a way \u200cfor children to feel connected \u2063to the North Pole and to believe in\u2063 the magic of Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>With Nutmeg now holding legislative\u2062 power, it is\u200c clear that \u2064the spirit of Christmas has infiltrated the\u2063 halls of Congress. This is a significant milestone in our nation&#8217;s history and a testament to the power of imagination and tradition.<\/p>\n<p>As we navigate through these challenging times,\u2062 it is\u200c important to\u2062 hold on \u2062to the things that bring us joy and happiness. Christmas is a time for family, love, and hope. It is a time to come together and celebrate the things \u2062that truly matter.<\/p>\n<p>So this Christmas season, let us embrace the change that Nutmeg and Representative Luna have brought to Congress. Let us\u200d celebrate Christmas Cookie Day and \u2062continue to create cherished traditions that bring joy to our lives. And most importantly, let us remember the true meaning of Christmas \u200b\u2013 love, kindness, and the spirit of giving.<\/p>\n<p>May this holiday season be filled with laughter, love, and joy. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Christmas, a significant shift in U.S. Congress tradition occurs. Florida Politics reports that Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, has granted legislative authority to an Elf on the Shelf. This marks the first time in history that such a designation has been made, bringing a unique festive touch to the 13th Congressional District<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2245,"featured_media":2119775,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2119774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2245"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2119774"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119774\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2119775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2119774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2119774"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2119774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}