December 7, 2011 Christmas Songs & Traditions

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• DECEMBER 2011

CHRISTMAS SONGS & traditions

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

For busy moms or dads, these sliceand-bake logs are a cinch to make.

Let the kids have a field day making them look like Christmas.

Number of servings: 3 1/2 to 4 dozen (2 1/2 inch) cookies Ingredients: 1. Thoroughly stir together, then set aside: • 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour • 7 ml (1 1/2 tsp) baking powder • 1 ml (1/4 tsp) salt 2. Using an electric mixer, beat until very fluffy and smooth: • 160 ml (2/3 cup) unsalted butter, softened • 160 ml (2/3 cup) sugar 3. Add and continue beating: • 1 large egg

• 10 ml (2 tsp) vanilla • 1 ml (1/4 tsp) finely grated lemon zest (optional) Method: Beat in the flour mixture until just smoothly incorporated. Cover and refrigerate until slightly firm, 20 to 30 minutes. Place the dough on a long sheet of wax paper. With lightly oiled hands, shape into an even, 28 cm (11-inch) long log.

Roll up the wax paper, twisting the ends to keep from unrolling. Place on a tray and freeze until completely frozen, at least 3 hours. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight plastic bag and freeze for up to 1 month.

To bake: preheat the oven to 190 ºC (375 ºF). Lightly grease cookie sheets.

Carefully peel the wax paper off the log. Cut into 0,25 cm (1/8 inch) thick

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slices, then immediately transfer the slices to sheets, spacing about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.

Bake, 1 sheet at a time, on the upper oven rack for 7 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are golden all over and just slightly darker around the edges.

The longer the baking time, the crisper the cookies.

Transfer sheets to wire racks and let cookies firm up slightly. Then, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Store, airtight, for 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Recipe and photo: Joy of cooking, Christmas Cookies by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker and Ethan Becker.

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CH R ISTM AS REC I PES

CHRISTMAS TRADITION

SUPER CHOCOLATE FUDGE 1 package (350g) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 can sweet condensed milk 1 1/4 cups icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup nuts (chopped) pinch of salt In saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with milk. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread evenly in a waxed paper lined 8inch square pan. Chill 2 to 3 hours until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board. Peel off paper and cut into squares.

Recipe submitted by Louisa Jones

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DID YOU KNOW? Many Christmas traditions are older than some celebrants might think. The tradition of lighting up a Christmas tree, for example, dates back to the days before Christmas lights. Before electricpowered twinkle lights were invented and even before electricity was discovered, people used actual candles to adorn the Christmas tree. As one can imagine, having an open flame next to a dried-out tree made for some fast fires. That’s why it was customary to keep a bucket of water next to the tree as well.

As if fire wasn’t enough, the tinsel used

to decorate trees was made from strips of silver and even lead -something that is now known to be a health hazard to adults and children alike.

Although we’ve come a long way from candles and lead, trees that are overly dry paired with lights that have frayed wires can just as easily lead to fires. Plus, plastic tinsel can be a choking hazard for children and pets.

One Christmas staple that has lost its status as a safety hazard is the poinsettia plant. Poinsettias are a tropical plant that have become a fixture during the Christmas sea-

son. It has long been thought that poinsettias are poisonous to people and animals.

While there is some toxicity to the plant, it would require the ingestion of hundreds of leaves to get a toxic dose of a plant’s poison. Ingestion may simply cause a case of vomiting or diarrhea instead. But poinsettia leaves are said to have an unpleasant taste, so one bite and most children and animals will probably turn away.

Perhaps one of the biggest hazards come Christmas -- both then and now -- is not having enough turkey or eggnog to go around for holiday guests!

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CH R ISTM AS REC I PES

ALMOND TOFFEE BARK Created by Almond Board of California Ingredients: 4 cups (1 L) sliced almonds 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sugar 1/3 cup (60 mL) water 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) vanilla 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) salt 1 pound (454 g) fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not sweetened) 1/2 pound (227 g) fine-quality semi-sweet chocolate 3 oz. (90 g) milk chocolate or white chocolate (optional) Preparation: • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) degrees and oil Merry Christmas from our house to yours.

a large baking sheet. Set aside.

• In a separate large baking pan, spread almonds and toast almonds for 8 minutes or until slightly brown. Let cool.

• In a large heavy saucepan bring butter, sugar, water, vanilla, and salt to a boil over moderate heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Boil mixture, without stirring, until deep golden, about 12 minutes.

• Remove pan from heat and stir in 2 cups (500 mL) of the toasted almonds. Immediately pour onto reserved baking sheet. Spread evenly

and then place into the refrigerator until set.

• Chop chocolate. In a hot double boiler, melt chocolate until smooth.

• Pour chocolate over cooled almond toffee and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Sprinkle top with remaining almonds. If desired, drizzle top with melted milk chocolate or white chocolate for contrast. Chill uncovered until firm, about 1 hour.

• Break toffee into pieces of bark. Keep layered between sheets of parchment paper in an airtight container at cool room temperature or chilled for 1 week.

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Nutritional analysis per batch; makes about 32 servings.

Calories: 280

A Note Of Thanks At The Holiday Season

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Bay Community Church Seniors Real Estate Specialist.

Season’s Greetings May your you ur walls ls know joy, may every rroom h hold ld llaughter laughter, ht and every window open to great possibility. ~quoted from Mary Anne Radmacher

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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CH R ISTM AS REC I PES

BRUSCHETTA WITH SMOKED CHICKEN AND GRAPES (NC) — Bruschetta can tingle the taste buds when given a modern California twist.

Ingredients: 3 cloves minced garlic 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (125 mL) 1/4 tsp salt (1 mL) 1 French bread baguette 8 oz smoked chicken breast (250 g), either shredded or cut into bite-size strips 12 oz grated Fontina, Port Salute, or Monterey Jack cheese (375 g) 1 1/2 cups red, green or blueblack halved California seedless grapes(375 mL) 1 tbsp snipped chives (15 mL) 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (2 mL) Directions: 1.

Pre-heat oven broiler 2.

In a small bowl combine garlic, olive oil and salt. Set aside.

3.

Slice baguette into 1/2inch (1.5 cm) thick slices. Brush baguette slices with garlic oil and place on cookie sheet. Toast in broiler about 1-2 minutes on

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each side until golden brown.

Remove from broiler. Bread should be crisp on the outside, but still soft in the centre. On each slice of bread place about 1 tbsp (15 mL) chicken breast and 3 grape halves, then top with 2 tbsp (25 mL) grated cheese.

4.

Place cookie sheet about 8 inches away from broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Place on serving platter and sprinkle with snipped chives and pepper.

Makes 24 pieces.

In The Holiday Spirit We’d like to thank all of you who have helped to make our spirits bright this year with your friendship & support.

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Wants to extend their best wishes to everyone over the holiday season.

TO ALL OUR PATIENTS: We will be closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 1st re-opening Monday, January 2nd If you need any medical care please go to:

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Dec. 30 Dec. 31 Jan. 1 Jan. 2

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MERRY CHRISTMAS! In the true spirit of giving, in lieu of Christmas cards to our valued clients, we have chosen to donate to YANA.

Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

UP ON THE HOUSETOP Up on the housetop reindeer pause Out jumps good old Santa Claus Down through the chimney with lots of toys All for the little ones, Christmas joys Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go? Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with old Saint Nick First comes the stocking of little Nell Oh, dear Santa fill it well Give her a dolly that laughs and cries One that will open and shut her eyes Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go? Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with old Saint Nick Next comes the stocking of little Will Oh, just see what a glorious fill Here is a hammer and lots of tacks Also a ball and a whip that cracks Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with old Saint Nick

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HOLIDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Christmas Eve: 7:00 pm Christmas Day: 10:30 am “Holy Communion”

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CH R ISTM AS CARO L S

LET IT SNOW

Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we’ve no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn’t show signs of Pauseping, And I’ve bought some corn for popping, The lights are turned way down low, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight, How I’ll hate going out in the storm!

But if you’ll really hold me tight, All the way home I’ll be warm.

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The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we’re still good-bying, But as long as you love me so, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

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Merry Christmas from our Management & Staff

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WE THANK YOU for your support over the past year and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

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Seasons Greetings from the Wells family….

Christmas is a time for Families, Fun and Festivities! A Time of family gatherings and holiday meals, twinkling lights, of sleigh rides, hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies. One of the real joys of the season for me is the opportunity to say “Thank you!” My family joins me in sending our thanks and appreciation for everyone’s support in my continuous success in Re/Max®.

I hope your holiday season is truly magical, your New year 2012 is bright, and “May May all yo your dreams come true!”

Warmest wishes Brad, Stasia Michelle, Bob and grandchildren.

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C HR I S T M A S C A R OLS

JINGLE BELLS

Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh A day or two ago I thought I’d take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright

Was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank And then we got upsot Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh yeah Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way

CHRIST the KING PARISH

Many Happy Trails

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5 pm ~ Christmas Vigil Mass

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Sunday, December 25th 12 am ~ Christmas Midnight Mass 8:30 am ~ Christmas Mass 10:30 am ~ Christmas Mass

Saturday, December 31st 5 pm ~ Anticipated Mass, Mary, Mother of God

Sunday, January 1st 8:30 am ~ Mary, Mother of God 10:30 am ~ Mary, Mother of God

Custom Log Homes and Beam Works Guest Cottages, Garages and Barns Selective Horse Logging & Milling Complete Renovations Pre-fab Cabins also available.

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Serving the Comox Valley and area since 1982. Building Dreams!

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CH R ISTM AS CARO L S

O HOLY NIGHT O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining.

Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees!

Oh, hear the angel voices!

O night divine, the night when Christ was born; O night, O holy night, O night divine!

O night, O holy night, O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.

O’er the world a star is sweetly gleaming, Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.

The King of kings lay thus in lowly

manger; In all our trials born to be our friends.

He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger, Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.

And in his name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, With all our hearts we praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we, His power and glory ever more proclaim!

His power and glory ever more proclaim!

wishing our community H Happy Holidays

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Visit us online at www.idayspa.ca or Phone.: 250 871-0411 | E: info@idayspa.ca 244 4th St, Courtenay on the corner of Cliffe & 4th St. above MudSharks

Wishing You and Your Family a Christmas full of Smiles !!

FROM THE DENTAL OFFICE OF…

May peace, love and harmony visit your home this holiday season and linger all the year through. With gratitude and warm wishes to each one of you.

Dr. Greg Gill

250-339-2251

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C HR I S T M A S C A R OLS

JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS

Season’s Greetings SHIELDS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES 2004 LTD. All Makes Truck & Trailers Parts & Repairs Heavy Equipment Parts & Repairs • Hydraulic Hose & Fittings Gov’t Approved Commercial Vehicle Testing Facility

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When the clock is striking twelve, When I’m fast asleep Down the chimney, broad and black, With your pack you’ll creep All the stockings you will find Hanging in a row Mine will be the shortest one, You’ll be sure to know Bobby wants a pair of skates, painting & decorating

Upper Island THREE LOCATIONS 331 - 4th Street, Courtenay 2966 Kilpatrick, Courtenay 1785 Comox Ave., Comox

Thrift Stores…

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Wishing you and yours a simply inspiring Christmas and a healthy and prosperous new year.

250-338-8151

The Salvation Army

commercial/residential / interior/exterior

23 YEARS OF S SERVICE IN THE COMOX VALLEY & CAMPBELL RIVER

would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas!

We invite you to join us Christmas Eve Service

“ The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.”

Matthew 1:21

Courtenay Fellowship Baptist Church

4:30 pm and 7:00 pm

2963 Lake Trail Road | 250-334-3432 (across from Arden Elementary) www.courtenaybaptist.com

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CH R ISTM AS CARO L S

SIDE BY SIDE HISTORY AND FINE ART

AWAY IN THE MANGER Away in a manger, No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray

The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay

Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there

COMOX ARCHIVES & MUSEUM and

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY

NOW SHOWING THE EVOLUTION OF COMOX CONTINUES

The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes I love Thee, Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side, ‘Til morning is nigh.

NOV 29—Dec 19 2011 Jan 10—Jan 22 2011

Wishing you and your feet a Merry Christmas and many happy trails in the New Year!

ORTHOTIC-FRIENDLY SLIPPERS now available 110 - 2100 Guthrie Road, Comox 250-339-5892 formerly Henry Orthotics

Orthotics • Bracing • Footwear

We refurbish old orthotics

Wishing you the

Best Christmas Ever!

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Give gifts of History Bookmarks Calendars CD/DVD’s Books Cards

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TUES THROUGH SAT 10:00AM—4:00PM SUNDAYS 1: 00PM—4:00PM CLOSED MONDAYS FREE ADMISSION DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED Closed for the Christmas Season December 19th through January 9th

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C HR I S T M A S C A R OLS

O CHRISTMAS TREE O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy leaves are so unchanging; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer’s here, But also when ‘tis cold and drear.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy leaves are so unchanging!

There’s only splendor for the sight.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy candles shine so brightly!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

How richly God has decked thee!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

How richly God has decked thee!

Thou bidst us true and faithful be, And trust in God unchangingly.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

How richly God has decked thee! !”

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Much pleasure thou can’st give me; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Much pleasure thou can’st give me; How often has the Christmas tree Afforded me the greatest glee!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Much pleasure thou can’st give me.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy candles shine so brightly!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy candles shine so brightly!

From base to summit, gay and bright,

Merry Christmas

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We extend our thanks and best wishes for a happy, healthy season

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CH R ISTM AS CARO L S

WHAT CHILD IS THIS What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?

Refrain: This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring him laud, The babe, the son of Mary.

Why lies he in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding?

erry M y r e V A g in Wish ll!

Christmast Btulok PAlant

Good Christian, fear: for sinners here The silent Word is pleading.

Refrain: So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, king, to own him.

The King of kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone him.

Refrain:

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And by the light of that same star, Three wise men came from 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 night 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.

Then entered in those wise men three, Full reverently upon their knee; And offered there in his presence, Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

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MISTLETOE Most people have heard of mistletoe, particularly at Christmas time.

It is a plant which often grows on other trees and shrubs. The white berries are full of a sticky juice.

There are lots of legends and traditions surrounding mistletoe, the most well known and popular being the kissing one. It was believed that kissing under the mistletoe would lead to marriage.

In ancient times the Druids believed that mistletoe would bring good luck and health. Although it has been used to treat some ailments, the berries are in fact poisonous and should not be touched by children. Mistletoe has also been associated with fertility, a good crop being a sign that the following season’s harvest would be a good one. www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

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DECK THE HALLS Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.

Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Strike the harp and join the chorus.

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

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PINE TREE PARMESAN BREADSTICKS N b off servings: Number i 12 Let the kids put in the rosemary and sprinkle on the Parmesan – it’s fun for them and less work for you.

Ingredients: • 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive or vegetable oil • Cornmeal, if desired • 3 or 4 fresh rosemary sprigs • 12 frozen white bread doughrolls (from 1.5 l (48 oz) package), thawed • 15 ml (1 tbsp) grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Brush 2 cookie sheets with olive oil; sprinkle

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with Rollll each ballll off i h cornmeal. l R hb dough into 23 cm (9 inch) rope.

Place ropes about 1.25 cm (1/2 inch) apart on cookie sheets.

Brush 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil over dough. Break 36 small clusters of rosemary leaves off rosemary sprigs. Using 3 clusters for each breadstick, insert stem end of each cluster 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) deep into top of breadstick.

Sprinkle cheese over dough.

Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until almost double. Heat over to 175 °C (350° F). Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.

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CHRISTMAS TREE

The practice of tree worship has been found in many ancient cultures.

Often, trees were brought indoors and decorated to ensure a good crop for the coming year. Trees have also been linked to divinity.

Egyptians associated a palm tree with the god Baal-Tamar, while the Greeks and Romans believed that the mother of Adonis was changed into a fir tree.

Adonis was one of her branches brought to life.

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in the 8th century,

when St. Boniface was converting the Germanic tribes. The tribes worshipped oak trees, decorating them for the winter solstice. St. Boniface cut down an enormous oak tree, that was central to the worship of a particular tribe, but a fir tree grew in its place.

The evergreen was offered as a symbol of Christianity, which the newly converted Germans began decorating for Christmas.

Prince Albert, who was German, introduced the Christmas tree to England after his marriage to Queen Victoria in 1840. German immigrants to Pennsylvania brought Christmas trees to America.

Susan McLean “Season’s Greetings from my family to yours.

May all of your wishes come true and may the spirit of Christmas be with you all year long!”

SCOTCH SHORTBREAD 1 cup butter (soft) 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups flour (sifted) Mix butter and sugar together until creamy. Sift flour, stir into butter and mix. Chill dough until cold. Roll out to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into fancy shapes with cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 300F. For 20-25 minutes.

FRUIT AND NUT SQUARES 2 eggs 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup mixed dried fruit (chopped) 2/3 cup nuts (chopped) 1 teaspoon lemon rind (grated) 1/2 cup flour

In small bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar and salt until thickened, about 3 mins. Stir in remaing ingredients, mix well, pour into un-greased (8inch) square cake pan. Bake at 350F. For 20-25 min. Cool, cut into squares.

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SWEET AND SPICY CAJUN ROASTED PEANUTS (NC)—Drop-in guests are the best, but it’s nice to have something on hand to serve with a drink. These dressed up peanuts go perfectly with beer or cocktails. More great recipes can be found online at www.peanutbureau.ca.

Prep time: 5 minutes Roasting time: 20 minutes Makes 2 cups (500 mL) Ingredients: 1 egg white 1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) Kosher salt 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme leaves 3/4 tsp (4 mL) each cayenne and garlic powder

2 cups (500 mL) unsalted peanuts Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk egg white until frothy.

Then whisk in sugar and seasonings (if you only have garlic salt, add only 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt) until blended. Add peanuts and stir to coat.

2. Spread peanuts out on prepared baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven, stirring a couple of times until nuts are golden brown and mixture is barely sticky, 20 to 25 minutes. Taste, adding a little more salt if needed. Cool completely, breaking up nuts as they cool. Store in an airtight container for a couple of weeks.

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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Rudolph, “the most famous reindeer of all,” was born over a hundred years after his eight flying counterparts. The red-nosed wonder was the creation of Robert L. May, a copywriter at the Montgomery Ward department store.

In 1939, May wrote a Christmasthemed story-poem to help bring holiday traffic into his store. Using a similar rhyme pattern to Moore’s “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” May told the story of Rudolph, a young reindeer who was teased by the other deer because of his large, glowing, red nose. But, When Christmas Eve turned foggy and Santa worried that he wouldn’t be able to deliver gifts that night, the former outcast saved Christmas

by leading the sleigh by the light of his red nose. Rudolph’s message-that given the opportunity, a liability can be turned into an assetproved popular. Montgomery Ward sold almost two and a half million copies of the story in 1939. When it was reissued in 1946, the book sold over three and half million copies. Several years later, one of May’s friends, Johnny Marks, wrote a short song based on Rudolph’s story (1949). It was recorded by Gene Autry and sold over two million copies. Since then, the story has been translated into twenty-five languages and been made into a television movie, narrated by Burl Ives, which has charmed audiences every year since 1964.

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The Poinsettia is a popular holiday plant, native to Mexico.

It is noted as having large, red star-shaped flowers. In Central America it is known as the Flame Leaf or Flower of the Holy Night.

Legend has it, Pepita, a poor Mexican girl with no gift to offer the Christ Child on Christmas Eve picked a bouquet of flowering weeds along the roadside. When she placed them at the foot of the nativity scene they burst into red blossoms.

From that day on, the bright red flowers were known as the Flores de Noche Buena, or Flowers of the Holy Night.

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HOT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES Serving: 3 1/2 to 4 dozen truffles These hot truffles are not burning hot, just a warm mouthful of melted chocolate encased in a sweet crusty shell.

Ingredients: • Chocolate ganache: • 450 g (1 pound) semi-sweet chocolate • 250 ml (1 cup) hot whipping cream • For frying the truffles: • Peanut oil Coating: • 500 ml (2 cups) sifted flour on a plate • 3 eggs beaten with a pinch of salt in a wide bowl • Crumb mixture on a plate: • 375 ml (1-1/2 cups) fine white bread crumbs • 375 ml (1-1/2 cups) sugar • 60 to 80 ml (1/4 to 1/3 cup) cinnamon Directions: Ganache: Melt the chocolate over hot water. Stir the chocolate until it is completely smooth, then stir in the cream.

Remove the chocolate pan from the water pan

and let set half an hour, then cover and refrigerate until chilled. Truffles: Scoop out 15 ml (1 tbsp) gob of chocolate with a melon baller and roll in the palms of your hands to make balls 2,5 cm (1 inch) in diameter.

Arrange the balls on parchment-lined cookie sheets and place in the freezer for 1-1/2 hours.

Remove the chocolate balls from the freezer and roll 4 at a time in the flour, then roll one at a time in the palms of your hands.

Next, roll the balls in the beaten eggs, coating them completely.

Finally, roll the balls in the crumb mixture, coating them completely, and then one by one roll them firmly in the palms of your hands. Freeze for an hour.

Heat the peanut oil in a heavy saucepan to 175 ºC (350 ºF). Lower 4 truffles at a time into the hot oil; let brown and crust for about 10 seconds, then drain on paper towels.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS When St. Francis of Assisi created the first “creche” or Nativity (manger) scene, he and others sang the first carols. Most carols were handed down by word of mouth for hundreds of years. Most of the early carols were about Mary, the shepherds, the Magi and the birth of Jesus .

Later carols were sung by groups of people who would go to homes and sing in harmony.

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(NC)—As much as kids love eating up delicious treats during the holidays, there’s something else they love just as much—creating and baking the treats with their own hands.

The holidays are a great time for baking in the kitchen with kids, as they can let their imaginations soar and really get into the festive spirit.

“Baking in the kitchen with kids does not have to be intimidating and can be loads of fun, for both adults and kids,” says Trish Magwood, award-winning cookbook author of In My Mother’s Kitchen, and mom of three.

Picking recipes that don’t require baking, like Santa Claus Faces, a holiday version of the beloved Rice Krispies Treats, is often the best way to go, so kids can dig in without any worry or fuss.”

Follow Trish Magwood’s tried and true tips for baking with kids: • Follow the chef mantra of “mis en place”—Have everything in its place or in simple terms, prepare.

Make squares or cookies ahead of time, and once the oven is off and the knives are away, enlist the kids for the fun job of icing and decorating.

Put out little bowls of icing, sparkles and candies and relax while they enjoy.

• Kitchen Stools—These are my favourite kitchen essentials be-

cause it allows kids to pull up to a counter or kitchen island and pitch in at any time. Kids will feel included, and part of the baking process.

• Equipment—Stock up on multi-purpose, family-friendly baking equipment—trays, easyto-clean baking supplies, plastic utensils, kids aprons, little bowls, and draw on your kitchen kit for any special baking occasion.

Make the fun easy for you too.

• Age appropriate tasks—Gauge tasks and kids ages before assigning jobs. There’s something for everyone in a baking kitchen.

Don’t forget fun crafts like card making or box decorating count too.

• Interactive—Get the kids involved and they will learn, take ownership and be proud of their masterpieces.

The older ones can plan the menu and write the shopping list while the younger ones can play a game of kitchen hide and seek opening cupboards to see if there is enough sugar or chocolate. Use an interactive, cooking class format, they can even clear and help with the clean up. www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Put a Smile on a Child’s Face this Christmas!

SANTA CLAUS FACES Try this fun and interactive recipe with your family and find more fun, holiday recipes like this at www. ricekrispies.ca. More information on Trish Magwood is available at www.trishmagwood.ca or follow her on Twitter @trishmagwood.

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Ingredients: 50 mL (1/4 cup) butter 250 g (1 pkg, about 40) regular marshmallows or 5 cups miniature 2 mL (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract (optional) 1.5 L (6 cups) Rice Krispies cereal Prepared vanilla frosting Red cinnamon candies Miniature marshmallows Preparation:

mallows at High for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.

2. Stir in vanilla. Stir in Rice Krispies cereal until well coated. Using lightly buttered spatula, press into buttered 3.5 L (13 x 9”) pan.

3. Allow mixture to cool slightly. Using a round cookie cutter, cut cereal mixture into circles. Decorate with icing and candy as desired. Use a dot of frosting to secure the marshmallows and cinnamon candies.

1. In a large microwave safe bowl, heat butter and marsh-

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Reduce Holiday Waste

The Comox Strathcona waste management service supports reducing holiday waste as you shop, entertain and clean up after the holiday celebrations. Recycling is one way to “reduce holiday waste” but the real key to making a dent on the amount of holiday waste is to move beyond recycling to reuse and reduce. When everyone does their part to “reduce holiday waste” our region can rejoice knowing that all our efforts made a big difference at our local landfills.

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