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Christmas craft ideas Cookie Cutter Wreath
1. On a flat work surface, arrange a variety of cookie cutters in a circle. Make sure all of the cutters have contact points. 2. Secure the contact points with tacky wax, small paper clips, twist ties, or pipe cleaners. This allows you to disassemble the wreath and keep your cutters for cookie making. Turn the wreath shape over. 3. Tie a ribbon bow. Paper-clip it to the wreath top. Trim the ribbon ends.
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Fun to make and use, this advent calendar transforms your mini muffin pan into a treasured holiday countdown. Use a pan with 24 wells—they should be about 2 inches wide. 1. Cut twenty-four 2 1/4-inch circles from a 12x24-inch adhesive magnet sheet. 2. Adhere them to patterned paper and cut out. Use a 1-inch circular punch for the inner circles. 3. Number and glue them to the magnetic circles. 4. Fill the wells with fun trinkets, notes, and candies.
Jar Luminarias
You’ll need: • a clean, dry glass jar • aluminum foil • foam tray for work surface • pen or toothpick • tape • tea light
1. Clean and dry the glass jar. 2. Measure and cut a piece of aluminum foil to fit around it with a bit of overlap. 3. Lay the foil on a meat tray or other foam tray, then use a pen or toothpick to pierce holes through the foil to create a design or letter. (If desired, you can use a toothpick to lightly score the design or letter on
the foil first, then pierce holes along the guidelines.) 4. Carefully wrap the foil around the jar and tape it. Place a tea light inside.
History of the holidays Many people prepare for the arrival of Christmas months in advance. The first traces of wrapping paper and decorations arrive in stores as early as September, transforming the holiday into a much more secular celebration than its modest Christian beginnings. Despite Christmas being an important date in the lives of today’s Christians, the holiday failed to gain prominent status until relatively recently. Research indicates that as
a part of Christmas traditions. Santa Claus is one of the more recognizable symbols of Christmas. He is based on St. Nikolas of Myrna, an area that is part of modern-day Turkey. St. Nikolas is the world’s most popular non-Biblical saint and is one of the saints most portrayed by artists. Early depictions of St. Nikolas show him as a stern man who delivered his share of discipline. Eventually, those depictions changed to show a figure more associated with generosity. Throughout history, there have been characters from around the globe who were precursors to Santa Claus, such as the Viking deity Odin. Myth states that Odin rode his eight-legged flying horse in the winter. Odin gave out gifts to wellbehaved children and punishments to those who misbehaved. Children would fill boots or stockings late as the 19th century, Christmas with treats for the flying horse. was not even a legal holiday requiring Regardless of the origins of a day off from work. That’s why 19th Christmas, today it is hard to deny century readers of the classic that Christmas is a commercialized Christmas tale, “A Christmas Carol,” success. It is a national holiday not were not shocked at Bob Cratchit only in the United States and having to work on Christmas Day. Canada, but also in other areas of The United States Congress used to the world, and it is best known for meet on Christmas Day because it the tradition of giving presents to was not a national holiday. In 1836, others. In fact, many people head to Alabama became the first state to the stores well in advance of the officially recognize Christmas, but it Christmas holiday to purchase all of didn’t become a legal holiday across the presents on their shopping lists. the country until June 26, 1970. The shopping season tradition may Today’s Christmas celebrations be traced back to the time of World include traditions from around the War II, when it was necessary to mail world. Some ascertain that it was the gifts early to the troops serving in Church’s doing to schedule Europe so that they would be able to Christmas at a similar time to the open them in time. Merchants pagan festivals, such as Saturnalia, realized that this concept could be that took place during the winter used when gifting troops as well as months. But many biblical scholars private citizens, reminding shoppers argue that this was not the case. to make their holiday purchases Some pagan influences, such as early so they could mail them to holly and mistletoe as well as the relatives near or far. As a result, the burning of a yule log, have long been advanced shopping season was born.
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Caring for poinsettias Although poinsettias are most often associated with the holiday season, they are actually tropical plants. In spite of their origins, poinsettias can thrive during the holiday season and even last long after the holidays have come and gone. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America. Aztecs called the plant ‘cuetlaxochitl.’ The flowering plant was first introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, and was subsequently renamed the poinsettia. The flowers of the poinsettia are actually the yellow blooms at the middle of the bright red or white bracts that form on the plant. Perhaps due to the bright red of the bracts, the plant quickly became a popular Christmas plant. It’s important to note that poinsettias grow in a warm climate and therefore must be kept in tropical conditions to ensure the plant’s health. Furthermore, poinsettias bloom in response to shortening daylight hours. That means they will need ample darkness each night in order to simulate the dark nights of short, winter days. To achieve this, you may need to put the plant into a dark closet for 12 to 14 hours each night. During the day, the plant should be in a sunny window where it will
have access to bright light, with the more light the better. Keep the soil evenly moist. Misting the plant will help it to retain some humidity. Also, fill the overflow saucer on your flower pot with gravel to allow water seeping through the pot to evaporate from the gravel. Hot temperatures indoors combined with high humidity will help the plant to thrive. Even one day without adequate moisture can cause the leaves to drop. Furthermore, decreasing temperatures can cause leaves to fall off. The goal is to keep the indoor temperature consistent. While many poinsettia plants are discarded after the holiday season, these plants can actually be cut back and saved for next season. Trimming back any remaining leaves and continuing to care for the plant by keeping it moist can help. To force the blooms next season, start reducing the plant’s exposure to sunlight in mid-September to October. Again, this will mean removing the plant to an area that is shrouded in complete darkness. Even streetlights or indoor lighting can affect blooming. If the plant does not begin to turn colour before the holiday season, you may need to purchase a new plant and try again next year.
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Creative, cost-effective gift wrapping ideas Holiday shoppers spend billions of dollars each year on gifts for friends, family and coworkers. But holiday shoppers also spend substantial amounts of money dressing up those gifts with bows and wrapping paper. With a little creative thinking, however, it’s possible to find cheaper alternatives to store-bought wrapping. Read on to find some frugal, yet flashy, ways to wrap presents this holiday season. Children’s artwork: Over the course of a school year parents can accumulate dozens of original pieces of art from their children’s time in the classroom. Instead of relegating those pictures to a memory box or temporary glory on the refrigerator, turn them into unique gift wrap. Pair these pieces of art with colored ribbon, and everyone who gets a unique masterpiece will feel special. Newspaper: Recycle newsprint and comics into wrapping paper. Encourage everyone to wrap in newspaper for a cohesive look come Christmas morning. Cloth: Leftover cloth from
Halloween or cloth purchased to create homemade curtains can be turned into giftwrap for awkwardshaped gifts. Use decorative ribbon to seal the bundle shut. Brown paper: Brown paper tied with twine or ribbon is inexpensive and can easily be recycled after use. Use a marker to put the names of gift recipients on each package to save on gift tags as well. Glass jars: Use mason jars when wrapping smaller gifts, including gift cards, to give them an arts-and-crafts feel. Fabric gift bags: If you’re handy with a needle and thread, sew sacks out of leftover fabric to make gift bags of various sizes. Cookie tins: Find unique cookie tins from yard sales or leftover tins from holidays past and use them as gift boxes. Recipes: If you will be giving a cookbook or food-themed gifts, print recipes that can be used as gift wrap and then later used to make certain dishes. Baby linens: From blankets to wash cloths, use baby linens to wrap infant-themed gifts for new parents.
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Shortbread is a classic Scottish dessert that consists of the three basic ingredients which are still commonly used today: flour, sugar, and butter. This dessert evolved from medieval biscuit bread, which was a twice-baked, enriched bread roll dusted with sugar and spices and hardened into a hard, dry, sweetened biscuit called a rusk. Eventually, yeast from the original rusk recipe was replaced by butter, which was becoming more of a staple in Britain and Ireland. Although shortbread was prepared during much of the 12th century, the refinement of shortbread is credited
to Mary, Queen of Scots in the 16th century. The name of one of the most famous and most traditional forms of shortbread, petticoat tails, may have been named by Queen Mary. This type of shortbread was baked, cut into triangular wedges, and flavored with caraway seeds. Shortbread was expensive and reserved as a luxury for special occasions such as Christmas, Hogmanay (Scottish New Year’s Eve), and weddings. In Shetland, it is traditional to break a decorated shortbread cake over the head of a new bride on the entrance of her new house.
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Eggnog - a holiday staple The thick, spiced drink we know as eggnog has become synonymous with the holidays. It is so linked with the Christmas season that a person may be hard-pressed to find it sold in the supermarket any other time of the year. But eggnog wasn’t always the holiday beverage it has become. Eggnog is believed to have originated in 17th century Europe, primarily as a drink for the elite, since the ingredients in the beverage were hard to come by and thusly relegated to the very rich. There are different theories on the origins of the word eggnog itself. Some believe it has gotten its name from the Old English word “nog,” which meant“strong beer.”The “egg” refers to one of the ingredients in the beverage, fresh eggs. Others surmise that it comes from the word “noggin,” which was a vessel for serving drinks in taverns. The drink was called “egg in a noggin,” which was shortened to “eggnog.” Still, there are others who say its name is derived from the term “grog,” which was another term for booze. “Egg n’ grog” was eventually abbreviated to “eggnog.” Although there is little certainty to the origins of the name, the recipe
for eggnog has essentially remained unchanged throughout the centuries. It consists of beaten eggs, cream or milk and sugar mixed with some sort of alcoholic spirit. The Old English were believed to mix it with wine, though once the drink was brought to the New World; colonists substituted rum for the wine. Rum was readily available through tradesman running between the Americas and the Caribbean and therefore less expensive than another spirit. As America grew and eggnog was enjoyed in different parts of the country, the rum was replaced with regional spirits, including bourbon or grain alcohol. Other ingredients were also added to give it a customized flavour. However, the use of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves has become traditional flavours for the holiday brew. Love it or hate it, eggnog is a drink that can evoke strong feelings of the holidays within minutes. There are variations of eggnog sold commercially, but many people swear by homemade versions for their taste and authenticity. Try your own homemade eggnog with this recipe, courtesy of Cooks.com.
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Preparation Beat eggs until light in colour, then gradually add sugar, salt and vanilla. Add milk and water. Stir in rum (brandy, bourbon or rye may also be used). Cover the nog and ripen for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Stir again and serve sprinkled with nutmeg.
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Songs of the Season The First Noel
The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay: In fields where they lay a keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel Noel Noel Noel Born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far: And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night. Noel Noel Noel Noel Born is the King of Israel. And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from the country far; To seek for a King was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. This star drew nigh to the northwest; O’er Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year! We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year! Good tidings to you, wherever you are; Good tidings for Christmas, And a Happy New Year! We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year!
Joy to the World
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, Sleigh-bells ring, are you list’nin? And wonders of His love, In the lane, snow is glist’nin, And wonders of His love, A beautiful sight, we’re happy And wonders, wonders, of His love. tonight, Walkin’ in a winter wonderland! Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird, He sings a love song, as we go along Walkin’ in a winter wonderland! In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know, Brown; When the tree tops glisten, He’ll say, “Are you married?” We’ll say, “No man! But you can do And children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow. the job when you’re in town.” Later on, we’ll conspire, I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, As we dream by the fire, With every Christmas card I write. To face unafraid, the plans that we May your days be merry and bright, made, And may all your Christmases be Walkin’ in a winter wonderland! white.
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Good King Wenceslas
Good King Wenceslas looked out On the feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about Deep and crisp and even. Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel. When a poor man came in sight Gath’ring winter fuel. “Hither, page, and stand by me If thou know’st it, telling Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?” “Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain. Right against the forest fence, By Saint Agnes’ fountain.” “Bring me flesh and bring me wine, Bring me pine logs hither. Thou and I will see him dine, When we bear him thither.” Page and monarch forth they went, Forth they went together Through the rude wind’s wild lament And the bitter weather.
Frosty the Snowman
Songs of the Season
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, With a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say, He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day. There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around. O Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be, And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me. Thumpetty thump thump thumpety thump thump Look at Frosty go. Thumpetty thump thump thumpety thump thump Over the hills of snow.
We Three Kings
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Hark the herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled” Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With the angelic host proclaim: “Christ is born in Bethlehem” Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King!”
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Chorus: O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect Light. Born a king on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign. (Chorus) Frankincense to offer have I. Incense owns a Deity nigh. Prayer and praising all men raising, Worship Him, God on high. (Chorus) Myrrh is mine: Its bitter perfume Breaths a life of gathering gloom. Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. (Chorus)
Christ by highest heav’n adored Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin’s womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King!”
“Sire, the night is darker now And the wind blows stronger Fails my heart, I know not how, I can go no longer.” “Mark my footsteps, my good page Tread thou in them boldly Thou shalt find the winter’s rage Freeze thy blood less coldly.”
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Holiday cocktail and drink ideas Here are some ideas for holiday get-togethers or something to try at home while you’re curled up by the fire.
SKYY Candy Cane
The glass is rimmed with crushed candy canes or other peppermint candy, using the Schnapps or Crème de Cacao to wet the rim. 3/4 oz SKYY Berry vodka 3/4 oz peppermint schnapps 3/4 oz white crème de cacao 1/4 oz grenadine half and half Soda water Pour the vodka, peppermint schnapps, white creme de cacao and grenadine into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Pour into a cocktail glass rimmed with crushed peppermint candy. Fill with half and half. Top with a splash of soda water.
Coco Snowball
2 ounces Stolichnaya Vanilla 2 ounces Malibu rum 2 ounces Coco Lopez ¼ ounce Blue Curacao Shake well and pour into a martini glass. Rim glass with honey and fresh shredded coconut.
Warhol Crush
12 fresh rosemary sprigs 6 fresh raspberries 3/4 oz. simple syrup 1 1/2 oz. red vermouth 2 oz. cranberry juice Muddle rosemary, raspberries, and simple syrup in a mixing glass. Fill halfway with ice and add vermouth and cranberry juice. Shake 8-10 times. Double-strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with raspberries speared by a rosemary sprig.
Homemade Irish Cream
Makes 34 oz 1 2/3 cups Irish whiskey 1 cup half & half or heavy cream 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon instant coffee 4 eggs* optional – to add froth Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree on high speed for 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to an airtight container or glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Shake well before using. *contains raw eggs (if used)
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The Rockefeller tree
The first Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was erected in 1931, two years before the opening of Rockefeller Plaza, where the tree now draws thousands of tourists each year. The tradition began when construction workers hard at work on building Rockefeller Center decorated a roughly 20-foot tall balsam fir tree on Christmas Eve in 1931. Strings of cranberries and tin cans were among the items used to decorate the tree. While there was no tree in 1932, the first official tree was unveiled in 1933 in Rockefeller Plaza, and the lighting ceremony was broadcast over NBC
Radio. The 1933 tree, at 50 feet tall, dwarfed the 1931 tree. However, the 1933 tree paled in comparison to the 10-ton Norway Spruce erected in 1999, which measured 100-feet tall and remains the tallest tree ever erected at Rockefeller Center. The tradition of the Rockefeller Center tree continues to evolve to this day, and the evergreen is now lit with LED light bulbs. In 2007, Rockefeller Center partnered with Habitat for Humanity, who used the tree after it was taken down to furnish lumber for home construction.
Crystal Candy Tree
These rock candy-embellished cones are a fun and easy holiday crafts project. Pour horizontal rows of candy crystals in three or more colours on a baking sheet with the rows flush together. Wrap solid light-colour cardstock around foam cones, slightly overlapping the paper at the back of the cone and securing it with hot glue. Do not apply the glue directly to the cone, which will melt. Larger cones may need two sheets of paper to be completely covered. Spread crafts glue on the cones and roll them in crystals; let
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Tinkertoy Tree
Make a kid-friendly Christmas tree from a container of Tinkertoys. Create the tree by placing eight equal-size rods in a wheel and assembling the rows of branches in graduating sizes. Put the tree together by placing a center rod between each horizontal layer of branches. Build the tree from the bottom to the top, starting with the wheels of larger rods and ending with the wheels of smaller rods. Place the tree in a small pot or mug.
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“Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.” As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins. Holly Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits away. The ancient Romans also believed that holly prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evilrepelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his
crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood. Mistletoe Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across preChristian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality). The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection. Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should be hung high as well. Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan rituals and ancient superstitions.
The Christmas Stocking Like all good legends, the story of the Christmas stocking has many versions. The original story has evolved to allow for differences in culture, time period, and good old fashioned story telling. So it’s hard to pin down exactly how the Christmas stocking tradition started, but too much exactness isn’t any fun, anyway. And certainly not in the spirit of Christmas. So here’s our favorite version of the story: Once there was a father with three beautiful daughters. Although the daughters were kind and strong, the father despaired of them ever making good marriages, because he didn’t have enough money to pay their dowries. One day, St. Nicholas of Myra was passing through their village and heard the locals discussing the plight of these poor girls. St Nicholas knew the father would be too proud to accept an outright gift. So he
waited till dark, snuck to the man’s house, and dropped three bags of gold coins down the chimney. The daughters had spent the evening washing clothes, and had hung their stockings by the fireplace to dry. The gold coins dropped into the stockings, one bag for each daughter. In the morning, they awoke to find enough money to make them each a generous dowry, and all married well and happily. As word of St. Nicholas’ generosity spread, others began to hang their stockings by the fireplace, hoping for a similar gift. There is plenty of debate about when American kids started hanging their stockings by the fire on Christmas Eve. Some give credit for the idea to Thomas Nast, who drew stockings on the mantelpiece in his 1886 illustrations for a George Webster story called “Santa Claus and His Works.” But while Nast did
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create the popular modern image of Santa Claus as a white-bearded, red-suited, boot-wearing jolly man, he cannot be responsible for the stocking tradition. That’s because Clement Clark Moore’s famous poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” was written 64 years earlier. And as every Christmas buff knows, that poem includes the following immortal lines: The stockings were hung by the chimney with care; in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. Like most American customs, the Christmas stocking probably came across the ocean with generations of immigrants. Perhaps some Catholics knew the legend of St. Nicholas. Perhaps some Dutch transformed their tradition of putting out clogs full of straw for Santa’s reindeer. Italian children brought the idea of putting out their shoes for La Bufana, the good witch. And in classic
American tradition, all these legends and customs mixed together (along with a few home-grown ideas) and before long the Christmas Stocking became an essential part of how we celebrate Christmas.
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Christmas
The season for compassion and sharing Children laughing with family and friends It’s the time of year to give thought to those less fortunate and to provide an opportunity for hope, healing and good health in our community. Your donations to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation will assist in the purchase of much needed equipment to continue the delivery of excellent patient care. A gift for our community. Have a joyful, healthy Christmas.
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A few more recipes... Holiday Cranberry Salsa
Ingredients 1 (12 oz) package fresh cranberries 1 tbsp orange zest 1 orange, peeled and chopped 1 cup raw sugar 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 3 tbsp chopped crystallized ginger 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Preparation In a food processor or blender, pulse fresh cranberries until coarsely chopped and transfer to a bowl.
Then pulse orange zest, orange, sugar, jalapeno peppers, ginger and cilantro together until finely chopped. Stir mixture into cranberries and cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!
Eggnog Fudge
Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup eggnog 12 ounces white baking chocolate 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Bring sugar, butter and eggnog to a full boil in a heavy medium-size saucepan. Continue boiling over medium heat until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees, stir constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and stir in the white chocolate and nutmeg, stirring until the chocolate is melted. Add marshmallow creme
Pretzel Turtles
Place mini pretzels on cookie sheet. Top with chocolate-covered caramels. Put in 200ÂşF oven until chocolate just starts to melt. Immediately pull them out and top with Smarties (pictured) or pecans. These can be put in fridge to speed up cooling.
and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended. Pour into a buttered 8 or 9-inch square pan. Cool, then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. May be frozen for up to three weeks.
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for all of your Christmas Entertaining needs!
Floral Department Fall colour bouquet to brighten up your home during this Festive Season. Please come in and see us at Askew’s Uptown and we will be pleased to create a unique arrangement just for you. To place your order, please call 250-832-7622 ext. 318 and ask for Monique van Lindert.
Come and enjoy … ✔ Soup made from scratch in-store everyday.
Deli & Café
✔ Sushi delivered fresh from Takezushi Restaurant on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
✔ Custom made Meat & Cheese Deli Trays Come in, relax, enjoy! Welcome to the Deli and cafe at Askew’s Uptown. The perfect place for an errand break. Our beautifully appointed deli offers pizza, paninis and more.
Bulk Foods
Try a refreshing fruit smoothie, sip a cappuccino or compliment your meal with any great beverage from the cafe. Surprisingly intimate, our deli’s spacious indoor area and outdoor patio feature comfortable wicker, beautiful granite, and a spectacular lake view. We make it easy to settle in for some time to yourself, or to share with neighbours and friends. With Salmon Arm’s most experienced baker leading the bakery team, Askew’s provides customers with the tastiest selection of baked goods around. Place your order and count on Bob and our team of experienced cake decorators to help make memories with an extra special cake for your next occasion. We have the “Photocake” — cake decorating system. Bring in your photo and we can transfer it to a cake of your choice (8” round, 8 x 12”, 12 x 16”, or a 16 x 24”). Cakes are available in white (Vanilla), Chocolate, Marble or Carrot.
2701 11th Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC • 250-832-7622 uptown@askewsfoods.com
Daily 8 AM - 10 PM • Pharmacy 9 AM - 6 PM (Pharmacy closed Sunday)
Bakery
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