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The history of Christmas stockings Just when the excitement of opening presents abates after the last of the packages under the Christmas tree have been torn open, children and adults alike may discover that there are more treats to be had nestled inside of stockings hung on the mantle. The hanging of Christmas stockings is a tradition with an extensive history. Several legends attribute the hanging of stockings to different people or events. Here is a look at some of the stories that have made Christmas stockings so popular.
a merchant, his wife and three daughters. After the wife falls ill and dies, the man becomes devastated and squanders all of his wealth on frivolous things to mask his sadness. When it comes time for the daughters to marry, the man does not have money for a dowry. St. Nicholas hears of the plight and knows the man would be too proud to accept charity. Therefore, St. Nicholas anonymously tosses three bags of gold coins down the chimney. The man’s daughters had done the laundry prior and left their stockings hanging by the fireplace to dry. The gold landed in the stockings, thus starting the Christmas stocking tradition.
Italian good witch One stocking story does not attribute the tradition to Santa, but to a kind-hearted Italian witch named “La Befana.” La Befana arrives on a broomstick the night of January 5 and fills the stockings of good children with sweet treats and toys. Bad children are awarded lumps of coal. La Befana is also credited with being the old woman Dutch heritage One tradition says that, in 16th who the wise men ask for directions century Holland, children kept to Christ’s manger in the Christ their clogs filled with straw in front child’s story. After turning down of the hearth for Santa’s reindeer an offer to accompany them, La to find. They also left treats for Befana later carried gifts in search Santa Claus. In return, Santa would of Christ. leave gifts in the clogs. Over time, stockings were swapped out for Christmas stockings have become part of holiday traditions, and clogs. this beloved tradition has its own unique history. Merchant’s family story St. Nicholas Day Rather than hanging stockings on Christmas, many countries celebrate Saint Nicholas Day on December 6, and this is when stockings are proudly left out for treats. The small, inexpensive trinkets are later unwrapped and enjoyed on Christmas Day.
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An excuse to stay out of the hugging circle. There are a lot of hugs and kisses during the holidays, which can make it easy for germs and viruses to spread. Catching a cold or coming down with the flu is pretty awful, but because those illnesses make asthma and allergy symptoms even worse, those with allergies must take extra precautions. One "People don't realize how many more reason to avoid the mistletoe! hidden triggers are associated with the holidays and winter season," Watch out for that ... tree! For said allergist Bradley Chipps, many, picking out a Christmas tree One question millions of Americans should keep in mind this holiday season is how to best handle their asthma and allergies. While everyone else is singing along to carols and letting their food digest, others are tearing up, coughing and going into a sneezing fit.
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Baking shortcuts for time-pressed entertainers ‘Tis the season for baking cookies, cakes and other treats. However, during the holiday rush, it’s easy to get side-tracked or tired, and perhaps even a little bit overwhelmed by all the things to do in such a short period of time. Holiday baking doesn’t have to add to seasonal stress. With these tips and shortcuts, there will be plenty of sweet treats for the family. Stick with tested recipes Although holiday bakers may want to branch out a bit with their culinary creativity, recipes that have previously been prepared with great success can take some of the work out of holiday baking. Preparing recipes you recall preparing in the past is much easier than trying something new. If you’d like, add sparkle to old standards, such as decorating oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies with colored sprinkles. Cookies are fast-baking Did you know that cookies were originally made to test oven temperatures? Culinary historians say that cookies were first made to test if an oven was hot enough to bake other goods. Today, cookies can be whipped up in mere minutes. Make a batch of dough and then freeze or refrigerate it, thawing it when the time comes to bake. Also, think about baking one day and decorating the next if pressed for time.
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H OL IDAYS 2 0 17 December 6th Christmas Ornament Painting Class LEICESTER - Join the Leicester Senior Center’s Genevieve Grenier to paint your own Holiday Ornament on Wednesday, December 6 from 3pm to 5pm. All materials provided, including an ornament with the design already sketched on. Participants will fill in the colors. Genevieve will walk you through each step, so no prior painting experience is required. Join us for a fun, crafty afternoon, and paint your next family heirloom! Leicester Public Library, 1 Paxton Street Free, all materials provided. Space is limited, so reservations are recommended. 508-892-7020. Sponsored by Friends of the Leicester Public Library.
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December 8th Come meet Mrs. Claus OXFORD - Mrs. Claus will be at the Oxford Free public Library on Friday, December 8 from 11am to 12pm. Come and decorate a Christmas cookie or two! We’ll read some stories and make a small craft!
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Festival of Christmas Lights SOUTHBRIDGE - Union SaintJean-Baptiste, Chaper #12 in Southbridge is sponsoring a trip to the Festival of Christmas Lights at Our Lady of LaSalette Shrine on December 9. With a concert with Fr. December 7th Pat, the singing priest, Museum of World Nativities, Gift and Book Audiobook Release of Don’t Shop, Chapel of Light, a bistro for Think It Hasn’t Been Fun: The refreshments and snacks, optional Story of the Burke Family Singers Trolley ride to view the display of SOUTHBRIDGE - The Jacob Ed- 400,000 lights, a carousel for the wards Library is deligthed to in- children, and all inclusive luncheon vite you to attend a presentation by at Wright’s Farm Restaurant. Cost Sarah Jo Burke, a member of the is $49 per person, $39 for children famed Burke Family Singers. On 3-10 years old, children under 3 Thursday, December 7 from 6:30pm are free. Please call 508-764-7909 to 7:30pm, Sarah Jo will present the for more information. Reservation audiobook version of her popu- deadline is December 7. lar family memoir “Don’t Think It Hasn’t Been Fun” with its uplifting “A BLAZING STAR DID SHINE”: musical interludes. Perhaps we will Quinebaug Valley Singers’ Christbe lucky enough to have Sarah Jo mas Concerts play some music too! Copies of the STURBRIDGE – The Quinebaug audiobook will be available for sale Valley Singers are in the thick of and Sarah Jo will sign copies. This rehearsals for an upcoming pair audiobook would make an ideal of Christmas concerts: Saturday, holiday gift! All welcome! Light December 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the refreshments will be served com- St. Joachim Chapel of St. Anne/St. pliments of the Friends of the Ja- Patrick Parish in Fiskdale (corner of cob Edwards Library Sponsored by routes 20 and 148), and Sunday, DeFriends of Jacob Edwards Library. cember 10th at 3 p.m. at the CharlMake it at the library: 3-D Holiday Wood Sculptures SPENCER- On Thursday, December 7 from 6pm to 8pm at the Richard Sugden Library in Spencer learn about modern sculptors from artist/ educator Theresa Monteith. Then create your own one of a kind mas-
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H OLIDAY S 20 17 Plan to arrive early to be sure of a seat! Psychic to Soul Book Signing WEBSTER - From Psychic to Soul book signing & talk with psychic medium Diane Lewis on Saturday, December 9, 2pm-3:30pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. Discover the psychic within! Do you know that there’s more to this physical universe than meets the eye? Psychic ability is not for a chosen few but for those willing to expand and move beyond the confines of their world. Come be enlightened about the mysteries that surround not only your psychic ability but also your soul. As a special bonus, Diane will connect with one lucky guest to convey messages from a loved one in spirit. Call 508-949-6232 for more information.
CHARLTON - Come join Todd Girard and Rose Conway on Wednesday, December 13 at 11am at the Charlton Senior Center as we transform natural reusable materials collected throughout the Town into a delightful holiday decoration. Freshly harvested bark, stems, berries, and other natural products will be fashioned together utilizing basic “Bush Skills”. We have chosen a birch bark canoe as our theme to continue our commitment to the protection and use of our natural resources.
Wednesday Walk with the Librarians SPENCER - On Wednesday, December 13 from 8:30am to 9:30am. Explore Downtown Architecture. Led by Mary Baker-wood. Meet in front of the Richard Sugden Library in Spencer
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Charlton Senior Center Christmas & Birthday Party CHARLTON - Join us on Thursday, December 14 at 11am for the Charlton Senior Center Christmas and Birthday Party. Enjoy singing Christmas carols with Tammy Cassavant at 11am. Sing “Happy Birthday” to our December birthday folks and have your photo taken with Santa! The Friendly Friends of Charlton Seniors will have a 50/50 Raffle too! Please sign up by December 11.
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Cookbook Creations: Fondue Party SPENCER - On Thursday, December 14 from 6pm to 7pm come to the Richard Sugden Library in Spencer to create fondue in your fondue pot, or a slow cooker or bring things to dip into the fondue! Register and choose either fondue or dippers as your contribution to the party! Registration is required. When you register you will be asked to let us know what you are bringing (Dippers -sweet or savory) or if you’re willing to make a fondue. Sponsor: Friends of the Library.
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