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Fun Books To Read To Children This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a special time of year for people of all ages, but children might be the most enthusiastic celebrants come December. Children spend much of the holiday season anticipating the arrival of the man in the red suit, and that enthusiasm can be con tagious. Families have their own unique traditions during the holiday season, but one popular way to harness kids’ enthusiasm between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day is to read them holiday stories. There’s no shortage of great
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holiday books for kids, but here are a handful that kids may remember well into adulthood. • “The Polar Express,” by Chris Van Allsburg: The beloved tale is the story of a young boy who boards a mysterious train bound for the North Pole. • “The Littlest Elf,” by Brandi Dougherty: Part of a series, this story focuses on a tiny elf named Oliver and a series of misadventures as he navigates his way through Santa’s workshop. • “Olive, the Other Reindeer,” by Vivian Walsh: Olive is no ordinary reindeer. In fact, Olive is a dog who heads to the North Pole believing she is a reindeer. Her decision to join Santa’s team ultimately benefits the big man and his trusty reindeer. • “The Miracle of the First Poinsettia: A Mexican Christmas Story,” by Joanne Oppenheim: A little girl named Juanita is the star of this retelling of a traditional Mexican tale with a valuable lesson. • “Gingerbread Mouse: A
Christmas Holiday Book for Kids,” by Katy Bratun: A fallen tree branch almost ruins Christmas for Mouse, whose determination and resourcefulness mixed in with a little Christmas magic ensures she finds a place to call home in time for the holidays. • “A Night in Santa’s Great Big Bag,” by Kristin Kladstrup: Santa saves the day in this tale starring a young boy’s favorite stuffed animal, whose excitement
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Children of the 21st Cen tury,” by Clement C. Moore: Parents will appreciate this updated version of the popular tale that, among other things, has removed the reference to Santa smoking. • “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” by Dr. Seuss: Children can join generations of fans that came before them as they hear the redemption story of the Grinch who was once determined to ruin Christmas for the happy people of Whoville. • “The Nutcracker,” by the New York City Ballet: The classic story is retold based on famed choreographer George Balanchine’s pro duction. The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Reading new and classic holiday stories to children is one tradition any family can embrace.
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Pointers To Snap A Great Family Photo For Your Christmas Card and most memorable photos are when things didn’t go according to plan. A crying infant or a parent looking away from the lens may not be magazine worthy, but don’t be so quick to discard those less-than-perfect snaps. • Zoom in tight and cropped. Card recipients want to look at you and not the surroundings. Avoid landscape shots on holiday cards, and be sure to focus on the subjects’ faces as much as possible. • Angle correctly for flattering photos. Adjust your body posture to look your best. Turn the lower half of your body to the side
not know where to look when viewing the photo. Photo subjects should coor dinate, but wardrobes that completely match can seem contrived. • Plan around nap times. If photos involve young children, schedule the photo shoot to occur when children are well-rested and fed. Now may be the time to offer kids treats they don’t normally get in an effort to reward patience and happy smiles. • Avoid red eye. Proper lighting can help avoid the
occurrence of “red eye” in photographs, which happens when the flash bounces off a wide pupil. Asking subjects to look into bright light before the photo, or utilizing
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a camera that snaps a small burst of flash before the actual flash, can help alleviate this problem. • Embrace candid shots or mixups. Some of the funniest
and then adjust the upper half to move slightly toward the camera to appear more svelte. Position the camera lens at eye level or above to avoid double chins in photos. • Show off your sense of humor. You can show friends and family you like to laugh by posing in funny ways or by mimicking pop culture references in your photo cards. Recreate childhood photos of yore, or imitate photos from album covers or movie posters. Relax and have fun with holiday greeting cards. Plan outfits, watch lighting and catch kids at the right time to create memorable cards.
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Greeting cards are among the first signs that the holiday season has arrived. Mail boxes are filled with cards and email in-boxes have new messages popping up each day wishing others well. Many of these greet ings feature family photos. A Shutterfly poll conducted by Ipsos in 2021 discovered that, while traditional hol iday messages are by far the most popular missives at 63 percent, younger age groups show more interest in other types of cards, such as photo cards (between 34 and 38 percent depending on age group). Forty-one percent of people polled prefer to receive photo cards. That means holiday well-wishers may want to brush up on their photography skills. • Keep cards in the back of your mind. While the Nor man Rockwell-esque family tableau or a wintry Christmas scene is a go-to holiday card, any photo-worthy moment throughout the year can suffice. Keep a lookout for ideas while vacationing or enjoying time together as a family. • Avoid busy prints. Stick to solid colors when posing for holiday photos; other wise, recipients’ eyes may
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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
The holiday season is steeped in tradition, and some traditions have a lengthier history than others. Fans of the Christmas carol “God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen” may be happy to hear that the song’s history dates back several hundred years. The carol dates all the way back to the 1650s and is even briefly alluded to in Charles Dickens’ beloved novella “A Christmas Carol.” God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan’s pow’r when we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy. From God our heav’nly Father a blessed angel came and unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same; how that in Bethlehem was born the son of God by name.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy. “Fear not,” then said the angel, “Let nothing you affright; this day is born a Savior of a pure virgin bright, to free all those who trust in Him from Satan’s pow’r and might.” O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy. Now to the Lord sing praises all you within this place, and with true love and brotherhood each other new embrace; this holy tide of Christmas all other doth deface. O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy. Lyrics courtesy of Hymnary.org.
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• Selectivity is key. Don’t buy the first thing you come across. Take the time to shop around and check out the merchandise. Make sure the gift you choose meets the recipient’s qualifications and will last for a long time. Should additional services or products be offered, consider them carefully. The extended warranty may not be as beneficial as the accessories package. • Presentation counts. The right gift will mean little with sloppy packaging. Select a nice gift wrap or bag, wrap the gift with care and attach a bow or ribbon and a gift tag. Got a gift card instead? Purchase a card, envelope or gift bag or box to put it in. • Delivery is everything. Find a good time to deliver the gift when the recipient will be able to appreciate it. This could be at lunch, a party or an after-hours gathering. If you can’t find a convenient time, do not despair. Just drop the gift off and tell the recipient to enjoy. Finding the perfect gift takes work. Put forth the effort, and it will not go unnoticed. When all is said and done, the gifts that have been hand selected and wrapped with care will be the ones remembered.
The holidays have arrived. Let the shopping begin. And so it begins’ the days and days of shopping on end for the perfect gift for each and every person on your list. You’re all gung-ho at first with the best of intentions, but as the days whittle down and you realize you haven’t gotten very far on your list, the goal of purchasing the perfect gift flies out the door and almost anything will do. We’ve all been there, done that, but this year, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can change your stripes, start shopping early and get the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Here are some pointers. • Less is more. When it comes gift giving, more is not always best. You don’t have to break the bank and buy the recipient everything they ask for. One or two gifts of their choosing will suffice. It is a gift for them, not you, so buy what they ask for, and if they didn’t make any requests, buy what suits their needs and wants, not yours. • Budget matters. There is no need to go deep into debt with your holiday shopping. If the recipient has a request out of your price range, find someone to split the cost with or find another gift to buy.
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Christmas Cookies
It’s that time of year once again that we asked our readers to share their favorite cookie and treat recipes for the holidays. We received many responses, as we have and each year since we began this section. As we officially enter the holiday season, we thank all of our loyal readers and contributors. To view all of the recipes submitted, along with those submitted for past Hometown Flavors sections, visit www.snews.com.
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Marilyn Bashore, Lititz 1½ cups granulated sugar 1 cup shortening 1 lb. chopped dates 2 cups black walnuts, chopped 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs (separated) Beat egg whites and set aside. Combined dry ingredients. In another bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, then vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts and dates. Lastly, fold in the beaten egg whites. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies
Anna Oberholtzer, Lititz 2 cups butter, softened ½ cup sugar 1½ cups brown sugar 4 eggs 7 oz. instant vanilla pudding 4½ cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 16 oz. white chocolate chips 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped 2 teaspoons vanilla Mix butter, sugar, brown sugar and eggs. Add pudding, flour, baking soda and vanilla. Beat well. Add white chocolate chips and nuts. Mix. Bake at 350°F. Do not overbake.
Lemon Sugar Cookies
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Pat Roth, Ephrata 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup shortening ¼ cup molasses 1 egg, beaten 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dry mustard ½ cup granulated brown sugar or granulated sugar Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookies sheets (can also use parchment paper).
Beat granulated sugar and shortening about 5 minutes in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg; beat until fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt and mustard in a medium bowl. Add to the shortening mixture and mix until just combined. Place the brown sugar in a shallow dish. Roll tablespoons of dough into 1” balls and roll in sugar to coat. Place 2” apart on cookie sheets. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cookies stand 2 minutes before removing to cool. Makes about 6 dozen cookies. (Continued On Page 8)
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Mary Ann Dell, East Earl 1½ cups all purpose flour 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 /3 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, melted Filling: 4 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut (2) 14 oz. cans sweetened condensed milk (2) 10 oz. jars maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (can use red
and green cherries to look festive) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract Preheat oven to 325°F. In a small bowl, mix flour, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar , baking powder and salt. Stir in melted butter. Press mixture onto bottom of a greased 13”x9” baking pan. In another bowl, mix the filling ingredients. Pour over crust. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Makes 2 dozen.
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Gloria Dougherty, Akron 10 dates 2 tablespoons almond butter 10 whole almonds ½ cup semi-sweet chips 1 teaspoon olive oil sea salt coconut flakes Cut a slit in each date lengthwise and remove pit if not removed. Fill each date with almond butter (1/2 teaspoon), and press in whole almond. Gently push the sides together to enclose. Set aside. Place chocolate and olive oil in a microwave safe bowl and melt in 15 second increments, stirring between each, until smooth and shiny. Place date onto fork tines and lower into chocolate. Completely cover date. Transfer to foil lined pan. Sprinkle with sea salt and coconut. Repeat with all dates. Note: For Snickers stuffed dates, replace almond butter with peanut butter and whole almonds with peanuts.
Jean Wissler, New Holland Cookies: 1 cup butter 1 /3 cup 10x sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ teaspoon almond flavoring 2 cups flour 1 box instant pistachio pudding ½ cup mini chocolate chips Filling: 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups 10x sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons milk Garnish: ½ cup mini chocolate chips Mix all cookie ingredients (dough will be thick). Roll dough into small balls. Make a thumbprint in each dough ball. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool. Mix all filling ingredients well. Put a small amount on center of each cookie. Sprinkle with 3 to 5 mini chocolate chips.
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Cranberry Bog Bars
Mary Ann Dell, East Earl 1¼ cups butter, softened, divided 1½ cups packed brown sugar, divided 3½ cups old fashioned oats, divided 1 cup all purpose flour 14 oz. can whole-berry cranberry sauce ½ cup finely chopped pecans confectioners sugar (for garnish) In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Combine 2½ cups oats and flour. Gradually add to the creamed mixture until crumbly. Press into a greased 13”x9” baking pan. Spread with cranberry sauce. In a microwavesafe bowl, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter. Stir in the pecans and the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup oats. Sprinkle over cranberry sauce. Bake at 375°F until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Sprinkle the bars with confectioners sugar before serving. Makes 2 dozen.
Cranberry Walnut Shortbread Bars
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pan. Use your fingers to distribute the dough evenly. If necessary, take some from the topping to fully cover the bottom. Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Mix reserved dough with remaining nuts to form a coarse crumble. Carefully spread the cranberry curd over the warm crust. Sprinkle crumble topping over the curd. If desired, some extra walnuts can also be sprinkled on. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely before cutting. Cranberry Curd 4 cups cranberries ½ cup water 2 /3 cup fresh orange juice 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 3 egg yolks + 1 whole egg pinch of salt
Place cranberries, water and orange juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium low. Stir occasionally, until cranberries pop. Press cranberry mixture through a fine sieve and discard solids. Add cranberry pulp back to the saucepan. Over medium heat, whisk in butter, sugar and salt, stirring until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Whisk eggs yolks and egg in a medium bowl, then slowly into cranberry mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, pour into bowl, and press plastic wrap on surface to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate until cold.
Cocoa Snickerdoodles
Pat Roth, Ephrata 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup packed brown sugar ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 2 eggs 2 cups uncooked old fashioned oats 1½ cups all purpose flour ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons cinnamon Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. Beat the butter, brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix well. Combine the oats, flour, 1/4 cup cocoa and baking soda in a medium bowl. Stir into butter mixture until blended. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa
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Marilyn Bashore, Lititz “This is a family recipe passed down since the 1920s. When I helped my grandmother bake them in the 50s, my job was to put the walnut on!” (Continued On Page 10)
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2 teaspoons vanilla egg (for egg wash) walnut halves (for garnish) Cream butters and sugars. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and baking soda. Add flour. Divide dough in half. Form each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate
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Age-Based Guidelines For Buying Toys And Gifts To Ensure Safety The holiday season involves making holiday gift lists and checking them twice, or even more frequently to ensure that gift-givers find the best fit for recipients. While age may only be a number in certain instances, when it comes to gifting, age should be a consideration — par ticularly when kids are involved. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that an estimated 86,000 children treated for toy related injuries each year are younger than five. Toyrelated injuries are pre ventable, and prevention often comes down to choosing ageappropriate toys for kids. Toys can be choking hazards when small toys or those with small pieces are given to children who are too young to use them safely. Kids are curious and often put items in their mouths. Choking is the fourth leading cause of unin tentional death in children under age five, indicates The Emergency Center. Falls,
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