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Today I kick off my holiday Daily Doses.
Plan on lots of festive graphics, links,
holiday music and just holiday goodness and cheer.
Thank you for spending some time with me each day.
Welcome to the month of
Below information gathered from the Farmer's Almanac
people since ancient times have created festivals
of light and ceremonies of renewal.
This year, Christmas Day—December 25—falls on a Sunday.
Here is a short review of Christmas Day history.
The 8-day festival of Chanukah begins at sundown on the 20th,
and the Winter Solstice follows on the 22nd.
The month of December has long lost its original meaning
of “ten” (decem), for the old Roman calendar’s
tenth month, and now is more synonymous with “decorate.”
The Yule log, evergreens, colored glass ornaments, wassail bowl—all
of these have antecedents lost in time but
are designed to make the season bright.
It’s possible that more cookies are baked this month than
in all other months combined, and we’re certain that
more eggs are nogged, more holiday plants bloom, more
greeting cards are addressed, and more snowflakes are cut out of paper.
December has 31 days
Birthstone: Turquoise, Zircon
Flower: Narcissus, Holly
Symbolizes: Prosperity
Calendars Today by Lois
Hark, how all the welkin rings,
“Glory to the King of kings”;
Peace on Earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.
~ Charles Wesley (1707-88)
I quote others to better express myself
If it's nothing more than a smile - give
that away and keep on giving it.
~ Beth Brown
The home should be a warm sanctuary from the storms
of life for each member of the family. A haven of love and
acceptance. Not only children, but husbands
and wives need this security.
~ Gigi Graham Tchividjian
It is always good to know, if only in passing,
a charming human being. It refreshes our lives
like flowers and wood and clear brooks.
~ George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans)
Where reasons are given, we don't need faith.
Where only darkness surrounds us, we have
no means for seeing except by faith.
~ Elisabeth Elliot
We live by faith, not by sight.
~ 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV
When we live life centered around what others like, feel and say, we lose touch
with our own identity. I am an eternal being, created by God. I am an
individual with purpose. It's not what I get from life, but
who I am, that makes the difference.
~ Neva Coyle
A Christmas Greeting For You
Microwave Peanut Brittle
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
Mix together in 1 1/2 quart casserole and microwave on high 4 minutes. Add: 1 c. roasted, salted peanuts You may use raw peanuts if you add 1/8 teaspoon salt to sugar mixture before cooking. After adding peanuts, microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes, until light brown.
Now add:
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Blend well. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes more. Peanuts will be lightly
brown and syrup very hot. Add:
1 tsp. baking soda
Stir until light and foamy. Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet, or buttered non-stick coated cookie sheet. Let cool, then break into small pieces and store in air-tight container. Makes about a pound.
Now taking orders for the holidays.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
These two goodies make excellent gift-giving and we
will ship to anywhere in the United States complete
with homemade cards for special messages and such.
We require two to three days to prepare as our
product is made to order.
Always fresh!
The link to our site is always in the
menu at the top of my pages or just click above
to visit our website. We ship for all
special occasions! Contact us today! Thank you.
"I
will honor Christmas in my heart,
and try to keep it all the year." -
~ Charles Dickens
Thank you for joining me today - please visit again tomorrow
as I welcome in the first weekend of December 2011.
Be safe and always aware of everything and
everyone around you.
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