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The scent of Christmas

Medieval herbalists used pomanders – mixtures of fragrant, dried herbs in cloth bags or perforated boxes – to ward off illness or bring strength and good fortune.

To make pomanders to freshen a winter-weary house, take firm oranges and stud them with whole cloves.Be creative and arrange the cloves in diamond, circular, or other patterns. As the orange dries, it will release a delicate, spicy fragrance.For a stronger aroma, cover the entire orange with cloves, and then roll in a mixture of spices: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon allspice, 1/4

cup powdered orris root. Leave the orange in the mix for a week, turning once a day.To hang your pomander, thread a large needle with string and run it through the orange; make a knot at the bottom and a loop at the top.Or, you can tie red ribbon around your pomander for a festive look!

In a small saucepan add:1 cut up orange (you can also slice the orange)3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half (I think it releases more of the fragrance)1 cup of fresh cranberries1 – 2 teaspoons cloves (whole or ground)1 – 2 teaspoons nutmegWater to fill to about 1 inch below the rim. (You could also use apple juice or cider!)

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The Christmas wreath

In English-speaking countries, wreaths are often used as Christmas decorations. The word wreath comes from Middle English “wrethe” and from Old English “writha,” or band. They have much history and symbolism, and are usually made from evergreens and symbolize

strength, as evergreens last even throughout the harshest winters.While the Christmas wreath was traditionally made with greenery, the symbolic circle can be constructed and decorated with nearly anything. Below area a couple of ideas for do-it-yourself wreaths.

On a metal wreath ring, tie bows with alternating colours of red and white ribbons. Fluff out and ensure they are equally spaced.

• Plastic foam wreath form• Velvet, satin, and taffeta ribbon in shades of blue• Floral wire• Floral picks• White ornaments• Hot-glue gun and glue sticks

Cut lengths of velvet, satin, and taffeta ribbons. Fold them into loops, and wire several loops onto a floral pick.Cover the surface of a plastic-foam wreath with ribbons, alternating ribbon types, shades, and heights for optimal interest.

Nestle pearly white ornaments between the loops and hot-glue them in place.Make the bow by layering velvet ribbon loops onto a longer piece of ribbon and gluing them in place.Wire the whole assembly to a pick and anchor it to the wreath bottom.

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The gingerbread tradition

Gingerbread is a sweet food-product flavoured with ginger and typically using honey or molasses (treacle) rather than just sugar. Gingerbread foods vary, ranging from a soft, moist loaf cake to something close to a ginger biscuit. The different types likely share a common origin.Gingerbread was brought to Europe in 992 by the Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis (Gregory Makar) (Grégoire de Nicopolis). He left Nicopolis Pompeii, to live in Bondaroy (France), near the town of Pithiviers. He stayed there for seven years, and taught gingerbread baking to French Christians. He died in 999.During the 13th century, gingerbread was brought to Sweden by German immigrants. In 15th century Germany, a gingerbread guild controlled production. Early references from the Vadstena Abbey show how the Swedish

nuns were baking gingerbread to ease indigestion in 1444. It was the custom to bake white biscuits and paint them as window decorations.The first documented trade of gingerbread biscuits dates to the 17th century, where they were sold in monasteries, pharmacies and town square farmers’ markets. In Medieval England gingerbread was thought to have medicinal properties. One hundred years later the town of Market Drayton in Shropshire, UK became known for its gingerbread, as is proudly displayed on their town’s welcome sign. The first recorded mention of gingerbread being baked in the town dates back to 1793; however, it was probably made earlier, as ginger was stocked in high street businesses from the 1640s. Gingerbread became widely available in the 18th century.

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar• 1 egg• 3/4 cup cooking molasses• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour• 2 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp cinnamon• 3/4 tsp baking soda• 1/2 tsp ground cloves•1/4 tsp baking powder• pinch salt

Gingerbread cookies

In large bowl, beat butter with brown sugar until fluffy; beat in egg and molasses. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, baking powder and salt; stir into molasses mixture in 3 additions, blending with hands and kneading to combine.Divide into thirds; shape into flat

rectangles. Wrap each and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.Between parchment paper, roll out each rectangle to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness. With floured 5-inch (12 cm) gingerbread person, snowflake or other shape of cutter, cut out cookies. Arrange, 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, on parchment paper–lined baking sheets.

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Preparation

Bake in 325°F (160°C) oven until firm to the touch and light golden on edges, about 15 minutes. Transfer to racks; let cool completely. Using piping bag fitted with 1/4-

inch (5 mm) plain tip (or plastic bag with 1 corner snipped off), pipe icing along edges of cookies. Decorate with candies and sanding sugar as desired.

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• 1 bottle of dark rum• 1 stick of butter

(softened)• 2 cups of brown sugar• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

A cup of warm and cozy

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon• a pinch of ground cloves• a pinch of salt• boiling water

Like any cocktail recipe, this one can be tweaked to taste. You may prefer a little more or less sugar, for example, and some people find even a little bit of anise overwhelming, so you may need to experiment to find what works for you.

Mulled Wine

Hot Buttered Rum

• 1 bottle red wine• 1 cup cognac• 3/4 cup sugar• 2 cinnamon sticks• 3 whole cloves• 1 tsp grated nutmeg• 1 vanilla bean

• 1 star anise• 1 sliced orange• 1 sliced lemon

Combine the ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer for 25 minutes. Let it sit overnight if possible (in the fridge is fine). Strain out the fruits and other non-drinkable ingredients and serve it warm in glass mugs.

Put the butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt into a bowl. Cream them together with a mixer. Refrigerate until the mixture is almost firm. Spoon two tablespoons of the mixture into each of twelve

small mugs. Fill the mugs to the halfway point with the rum (should use about three oz rum in each mug), then fill the mug the rest of the

way with boiling water. Stir well and serve.

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Seasonal song

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,In the lane, snow is glisteningA beautiful sight,We’re happy tonight,Walking 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,Walking in a winter wonderland.In the meadow we can build a snowman,Then pretend that he is Parson Brown

He’ll say, “Are you married?”We’ll say, “No man,”

But you can do the jobWhile you’re in town.Later on, we’ll conspire,As we dream by the fire,

To face unafraid,The plans that we’ve made,Walking in a winter wonderland.When it snows, ain’t it thrilling,Though your nose gets a-chilling.We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,Walking in a winter wonderland.

The song “Winter Wonderland” has become a staple of holiday radio. Much like “Jingle Bells,” “Winter Wonderland” was not intentionally written to become a Christmas carol, but evolved into one over time.The song was published in 1934 by composer Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard B. Smith. Smith lived in the town of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, and was inspired to write the lyrics of the song after seeing Honesdale Central Park and his own childhood home blanketed in snow. Smith actually wrote the lyrics while being treated in the West Mountain Sanitarium in Scranton, Pennsylvania, for tuberculosis.Many singers have performed the song throughout the years, and it is often a standard song on artists’ holiday compilations. Some of the

better-known and earlier versions were made by The Andrews Sisters and Perry Como.Original lyrics feature a portion of the song mentioning young lovers being married spontaneously by a traveling “parson,” a Protestant minister. Some thought those lyrics sent the wrong message to children, and another version was written with a circus clown, instead. “Winter Wonderland” has evolved into one of those songs that inspires visions of snowy splendour, and is certainly relevant in the BC interior, where the snow is plentiful and often beautiful as it blankets the landscape.

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Preheat oven to 300º F. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and set aside.Beat egg white and water with a whisk in a large bowl. Pour in pecans and stir well until coated.In a smaller bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and salt. Pour over pecans

and stir until every pecan is well coated.Pour on prepared cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 17 minutes, stirring halfway through.Pour onto wax paper to cool and then enjoy!

1. Preheat oven to 325°.2. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Arrange nut mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool to room temperature.

Preparation

1 pound shelled pecan halves1 egg white1 tbsp. water1 cup sugar2 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. saltYields about 4 cups

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1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 teaspoon chile powder3/4 teaspoon kosher or coarse saltDash of ground red pepper2 cups whole almonds

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Nuts have long been known to be a delicious snack on their own, both nutritious and filling. Dress them up with these recipes below and put some in a decorative container for a tasty Christmas gift!

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The Holly & the IvyThe holly and the ivy,When they are both full grown,Of all trees that are in the wood,The holly bears the crown

[Refrain:]O, the rising of the sun,And the running of the deerThe playing of the merry organ,Sweet singing in the choir.

The holly bears a blossom,As white as lily flow’are,And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,To be our dear Saviour

[Refrain]The holly bears a berry,As red as any blood,And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,To do poor sinners good

[Refrain]The holly bears a prickle,As sharp as any thorn,And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,On Christmas Day in the morn

[Refrain]The holly bears a bark,As bitter as the gall,And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,For to redeem us all

[Refrain]The holly and the ivy,When they are both full grown,Of all trees that are in the

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the YearIt’s the most wonderful time of the year.With the kids jingle belling,And everyone telling you,“Be of good cheer,”It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

There’ll be parties for hosting,Marshmallows for toasting andCaroling out in the snow.There’ll be scary ghost stories andTales of the glories of ChristmasesLong, long ago.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.There’ll be much mistletoeingAnd hearts will be glowing,When loved ones are near.It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Ding Dong Merrily on HighDing dong merrily on high,In heav’n the bells are ringing:Ding dong! verily the skyIs riv’n with angel singing.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

E’en so here below, below,Let steeple bells be swungen,And “Io, io, io!”By priest and people sungen.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Pray you, dutifully primeYour matin chime, ye ringers;May you beautifully rimeYour evetime song, ye singers.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

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Pray you, dutifully primeYour matin chime, ye ringers;May you beautifully rimeYour evetime song, ye singers.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

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O Christmas TreeO Christmas Tree,O Christmas Tree,How steadfast are your branches!Your boughs are greenIn summer’s climeAnd through the snowsOf wintertime.O Christmas Tree,O Christmas Tree,How steadfast are your branches!

O Christmas Tree,O Christmas Tree,What happiness befalls meWhen oft atJoyous Christmas-timeYour form inspiresMy song and rhyme.O Christmas Tree,O Christmas Tree,What happiness befalls me

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O Little Town of BethlehemO little town of Bethlehem,How still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go by;Yet in thy darkness shinethThe everlasting Light;The hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary,And fathered all above,While mortals sleep, the angels keepTheir watch of wondering love.O morning stars, togetherProclaim the holy birthAnd praises sing to God, the King,And peace to men on earth.

How silently, how silently,The wondrous Gift is given!So God imparts to human heartsThe blessings of His heaven.No ear may hear His coming,But in this world of sin,Where meek souls will receive Him still,The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem,Descend to us, we pray;Cast out our sin and enter in,Be born in us today.We hear the Christmas angelsThe great glad tidings tell:Oh, come to us, abide with us,Our Lord Immanuel!

Do You Hear What I Hear?Said the night wind to the little lamb,Do you see what I seeWay up in the sky, little lamb,Do you see what I seeA star, a star, dancing in the nightWith a tail as big as a kiteWith a tail as big as a kite

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,Do you hear what I hearRinging through the sky, shepherd boy,Do you hear what I hearA song, a song, high above the treesWith a voice as big as the seaWith a voice as big as the sea

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,Do you know what I knowIn your palace warm, mighty king,Do you know what I knowA Child, a Child shivers in the coldLet us bring Him silver and goldLet us bring Him silver and gold

Said the king to the people everywhere,Listen to what I sayPray for peace, people everywhere!Listen to what I sayThe Child, the Child, sleeping in the nightHe will bring us goodness and lightHe will bring us goodness and light

Songs of the Season

Petit Papa NoelC’est la belle nuit de NoelLa neige etend son manteau blancEt les yeux leves vers le cielA genoux, les petits enfantsAvant de fermer les paupieresFont une derniere priere.[Refrain:]Petit papa NoelQuand tu descendras du cielAvec des jouets par milliersN’oublie pas mon petit soulier.Mais avant de partirIl faudra bien te couvrirDehors tu vas avoir si froidC’est un peu a cause de moi.Il me tarde que le jour se levePour voir si tu m’as apporteTous les beaux joujoux que je vois en reveEt que je t’ai commandes.[Refrain]Le marchand de sable est passeLes enfants vont faire dodoEt tu vas pouvoir commencerAvec ta hotte sur le dosAu son des cloches des eglisesTa distribution de surprises.Et quand tu seras sur ton beau nuageViens d’abord sur notre maisonJe n’ai pas ete tous les jours tres sageMais j’en demande pardon.[Refrain]

God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenGod rest ye merry, gentlemen,Let nothing you dismay,Remember Christ our SaviourWas born on Christmas Day;To save us all from Satan’s powerWhen we were gone astray.O tidings of comfort and joy,Comfort and joy,O tidings of comfort and joy!

From God our heavenly FatherA blessed angel came;And unto certain shepherdsBrought tiding of the same;How that in Bethlehem was bornThe Son of God by name.

“Fear not, then,” said the angel,“Let nothing you affright;This day is born a SaviourOf a pure virgin bright,To free all those who trust in himFrom Satan’s power and might. “

Now to the Lord sing praises,All you within this place,And with true love and brotherhoodEach other now embrace;This holy tide of ChristmasDoth bring redeeming grace

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The man behind the beard

Every Christmas Eve, children go to bed eagerly anticipating a visit from Santa Claus. This merry gentleman is purported to visit the home of every good girl and boy, delivering gifts and cheer along the way.Before the modern evolution of Santa Claus lived a very real and generous individual named Nicholas. In the third century, Nicholas served as the Bishop of Myrna in present-day Turkey. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, believing that giving should be done secretly and sacrificially in Jesus Christ’s name rather than one’s own.Stories tell of Nicholas paying the dowry for poor daughters to enable them to get married. He reportedly put coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him. It is believed Nicholas helped to restore the hope of hundreds of people in his community, making him a beloved and revered Bishop. Throughout his ministry, Nicholas fervently shared his life and fortune with others.Nicholas continued to be revered and commemorated by many Christians even after his death. His charity and unselfish works helped inspire generations of the faithful, and he eventually was named the patron saint of everyone from merchants to sailors to pawnbrokers.No one really knows what St. Nicholas looked like. But in 2005, a forensic laboratory in England reviewed historical data and photographs of the remains taken from St. Nicholas’ grave

in the 1950s. Researchers concluded that he was a small man, perhaps no more than five feet in height, with a broken nose.This image certainly does not fit with the robust frame and other imagery awarded St. Nicholas in more modern years. St. Nicholas is believed to be the inspiration for Santa Claus, which was a name taken from the Dutch Sinterklaas, a contracted form of Sint Nicolass, or St. Nicholas.Tales of the real St. Nicholas’ giving spirit were blended with a fictional personification by New York-based newspaper writers who blended the St. Nicholas name with the appearance of a Dutch town citizen.

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Ingredients:• 1 box dark chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz.)• 1 bag Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips (10 oz.) or chopped candy cane pieces, or red & green M&Ms.• 1 quart size wide mouth mason jar• Black ribbon• 1 sheet sparkly red paper or foam sheet, and glue dots

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The holiday season is a festive time of year when opportunities to entertain abound. The search may be on for the ideal food and beverage recipes to tie into the holiday season.Although just about any drink can

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Candy Cane• 1 ounce vodka• 1 ounce peppermint schnapps• 1/2 ounce heavy cream• Dash of grenadine for colourMix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Pour into glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a candy cane.

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Grinch• 2 ounces Midori• 1/2 ounce lemon juice• 1 teaspoon simple syrupCombine the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Crimson Crush• 1 1/2 ounces vodka• 1/2 ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur• 3 bar spoons of pomegranate seeds• 4 chunks pink grapefruitMuddle the pomegranate, grapefruit, and elderflower liqueur in an old-fashioned glass. Add the vodka and top with crushed ice. Churn.

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Decadent and delicious

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.2. Melt the white chocolate over a double boiler (or in 30-second intervals in the microwave on 50% power, stirring after each). Once the chocolate is melted, remove from the heat and let sit for a few minutes to cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Add the pistachios

and cranberries and stir to combine.3. Spread the chocolate mixture onto the prepared pan in an even layer. (You may not need the entire surface of the pan).4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until set.5. Using a sharp knife, cut the bark into pieces. Store in an airtight container and refridgerate.

Pistachio & Cranberry White Chocolate Bark

Ingredients• 1 lb. white chocolate (as high quality as you can afford)• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Preparation:

Chocolate bark is always a rich treat at Christmas, and this version in red, white, and green looks especially festive!

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse flour and sugar until combined. Add butter and pulse until dough begins to come together. Place dough in medium bowl. With hand, gently knead in nonpareils or baking bits until evenly blended and dough forms a ball.On lightly floured waxed paper, pat dough into 8” by 5” rectangle; freeze

15 minutes. Cut dough into 1/2-inch squares. Place squares, 1/2 inch apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet.Bake cookies 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough. Store cookies in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 1 week, or in freezer up to 3 months.

Ingredients:• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour• 3 tbsp sugar• 1/2 cups (1 stick) butter (no substitutions), cold, cut into pieces• 1 tbsp red and green nonpareils or sprinkles or 1/2 cup mini baking bits

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Preparation:

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Many people harbour strong opinions with regard to which type of Christmas tree they want to purchase. Some cannot live without a natural, freshly-cut Christmas tree, while others prefer the convenience of artificial trees. Those who insist on a natural tree might want to consider the following tips when buying what’s likely their biggest decorative item of the holiday season.• Ask when the tree was cut down. Pre-cut trees may be cut down weeks before they’re sold. So if you’re buying a pre-cut tree, chances are the tree was cut down much earlier than you think. This doesn’t mean the tree won’t make it through the holiday season, but a tree that was cut several weeks ago should have some of its bottom trunk removed before it’s placed in the stand. This will make it easier for the tree to consume water. This step likely isn’t necessary if the tree was cut down the same day you bring it home.• Have the tree shaken before taking it home. A tree should be shaken in a shaker before you put it in your car and bring it home. A shaker removes any debris or dead needles from the tree, which can save you the trouble of cleaning up all of those dead needles from your living room floor later on.• Have the tree wrapped before taking it home. A tree should also be wrapped in twine before taking it home. The twine should be tight enough to keep the tree’s branches from blowing in the wind when you attach the tree to the top of your

vehicle. If possible, keep the tree wrapped in twine as you place it in the stand. This makes the tree easier to control.• Choose the right location. When looking for the right place to set up your natural tree, it’s best to choose a spot that’s cool and free of drafts. The tree should not be placed near heat sources, including appliances, fireplaces or vents, because such heat sources create a safety hazard

and can make it difficult for the tree to retain moisture. There should also be ample space between the top of the tree and the ceiling.• Place some covering on the ground beneath the tree. Even a freshly cut natural tree will shed needles over the course of the holiday season.

Before placing the stand in the location you’ve chosen, put some type of covering, such as a tree bag, beneath the stand so it’s easier to gather all those needles once the holiday season has ended.• Remember that natural trees are thirsty. Those who have never had a natural Christmas tree in the past might be surprised at just how thirsty natural trees get. The stand’s reservoir should have lots of water, which should never dip below the stump. If the water dips below the stump, you might be forced to cut a little more off the bottom of the trunk to ensure the tree will make it through the holiday season. That can be a hassle once the tree has been decorated, so be sure to check the water in the reservoir at least once per day to maintain adequate water levels.

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