christmas in switzerland by jermaine

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To Mrs. Carter the sweetest teacher in the world. <3 ‘’12-13-12’’ 2nd block MRS. CARTER CLASS AT COVINGTON STREET SCHOOL 5th grade


Christmas celebrations in Switzerland usually parents decorate the tree on Christmas Eve. Decorating the tree and other ornaments, leaning poems, and songs, all contributing to the festivities of Christmas. After an early dinner the whole Family gathers around the tree songs and sometimes hymns are sung. The most popular song “silent night� the tree is always there on Christmas Eve. The name Saint Nick comes from Myra in present-day Turkey, the protector of children.


Christmas celebrations in Switzerland usually parents decorate the tree on Christmas Eve. Decorating the tree and other ornaments, leaning poems, and songs, all contributing to the festivities of Christmas. After an early dinner the whole Family gathers around the tree songs and sometimes hymns are sung. The most popular song “silent night� the tree is always there on Christmas Eve. The name Saint Nick comes from Myra in presentday Turkey, the protector of children


Chocolate chip cookies 1 1/2 C. whole wheat flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 C. date sugar (I'm telling' ya, if you haven't tried this yet-it's a great product!) 1/4 C. cooking oil 1/3 C. pure maple syrup 1/4 C. black strap molasses (unsulphured) 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 C. dark chocolate or vegan chocolate chips and/or pieces (I used a 71% cacao with almonds fair trade, organic bar like this one that I had the kids chop to bits)


Preheat oven to 350F. In large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda & powder, salt and sugar. In separate medium bowl, combine oil, syrup, molasses and vanilla (adding the oil to your measuring cup first helps the next two sticky ingredients slide right out!). Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips and pieces. Form into balls, making sure to add a larger chunk or piece of chocolate for the center, shaping the dough around it. Then, carefully flatten it out a bit and place it on ungreased cookie sheet. Place cookies 2" apart and bake for 9 minutes. (I like them when they're chewier-not cooked too long and since they're vegan, you don't have to worry about undercooked eggs.) Cool on pan for about 1-2 minutes, then place on cooling rack or paper bag to cool longer.


My country Switzerland is in central France and this


country Switzerland borders Europe, Italy, and Germany.


Country info: Switzerland is a large country Switzerland is well known as a rich country and it is located in central Europe Switzerland population is 8 million people is in that country is very popular people in Switzerland have 3 official Language’s Italian , French, German . Switzerland has a very good businesses.



Sources http://www.santas.net/swisschristmas.htm http://www.google.com


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