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With this collection of festive recipes and songs, we hope you’ll enjoy the festivities.

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Table of Contents Songs

Recipes

Frosty the Snowman............................................5 Jingle Bell Rock....................................................5 12 Days of Christmas...........................................6 Away in a Manger................................................6 Here Comes Santa Claus......................................6 O Holy Night........................................................7 Silver Bells............................................................8 Silent Night..........................................................8 Winter Wonderland.............................................8 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.......................9 Holly Jolly Christmas...........................................9 Deck the Halls......................................................9 Oh Christmas Tree..............................................10 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas...........10 We Wish You a Merry Christmas......................10

Yummy Cranberry White Chocolate Scones..... 11 Christmas Morning Wife Saver.........................13 Mr. Rogers Christmas Bark................................13 Ashlie Family Scones........................................ 14 Gevuld Speculaas.............................................. 15 Jenkin’s Chocolate Paté.................................... 15 Crunchies........................................................... 16 Hello Dolly Bars................................................. 16 Savory Cheesecrafters Cookies..........................17 Greystone Lemon Zest Cheese Cake.................17 Cranberry Orange Bread................................... 19 Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies...................... 20 Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies..... 21 Perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies..........................22

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Frosty the snowman, was a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal

Jingle Bell Rock

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Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand Running here and there all around the square Saying catch me if you can

Frosty the snowman, was a fairy tale they say He was made of snow, but the children know How he came to life one day

He led them down the streets of town Right to a traffic cop And he only paused a moment when He heard him holler "Stop!"

There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found For when they placed it on his head He began to dance around

For Frosty the snowman, had to hurry on his way But he waved goodbye Saying, "Don't you cry I'll be back again some day"

Frosty the snowman, was alive as he could be And the children say he could laugh and play Just the same as you and me

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Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jingling beat That's the jingle bell, that’s the jingle bell That’s the jingle bell rock

Thumpety thump thump Thumpety thump thump Look at Frosty go Thumpety thump thump Thumpety thump thump Over the hills of snow

Frosty the snowman, knew the sun was hot that day So he said let's run and we'll have some fun

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12 Days of Christmas

Away in a Manger

On the first day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: a partridge in a pear tree

On the seventh day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Seven swans-a-swimming

On the second day of Christmas My true love gave to me: Two turtle doves

On the eighth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Eight maids-a-milking

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

I love Thee, Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side, 'Til morning is nigh.

On the third day of Christmas My true love gave to me: Three french hens

On the ninth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Nine ladies dancing

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

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

On the fourth day of Christmas My true love gave to me: Four calling birds

On the tenth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Ten lords-a-leaping

The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes

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

On the fifth day of Christmas My true love gave to me: Five golden rings

On the eleventh day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Eleven pipers piping

On the sixth day of Christmas My true love gave to me: Six geese-a-laying

On the twelfth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Twelve drummers drumming

Here Comes Santa Claus

Here comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus lane Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Are pulling on the rein

Bells are ringing, children singing All is merry and bright Hang your stockings, say your prayers 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight

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O Holy Night

O holy night!

The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!

Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!

Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine Oh night when Christ was born Oh night divine Oh night divine

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Silver Bells

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style In the air there's a feeling of Christmas Children laughing, people passing Meeting smile after smile And on every street corner you hear Chorus: Silver bells, silver bells It's Christmas-time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them ring

Silent Night

Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant, tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face

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Soon it will be Christmas day Strings of street lights, even stop lights Blink a bright red and green As the shoppers rush home with their treasures Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch This is Santa's big scene And above all this bustle you hear Repeat chorus

With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at thy birth Jesus, Lord at thy birth.

Silent night, Holy night Shepherds quake, at the sight Glories stream from heaven above Heavenly, hosts sing Hallelujah.

Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.

Winter Wonderland

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away is the bluebird Here to stay is the new bird He sings a love song, as we go along Walking in a winter wonderland In the meadow we can build a snowman And pretend that he is Parson Brown He’ll say, “Are you married?”

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But you can do the job while you’re in town.”

Later on, we’ll conspire As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, the plans that we made Walking in a winter wonderland

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Deck the Halls

Pinocchio) They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games (like Monopoly)

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

Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say "Rudolph with your nose so bright Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

Don we now our gay apparel Fa la la la la, la la la la Troll the ancient Yuletide carol Fa la la la la, la la la la

All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names (like

Then all the reindeer loved him (loved him) As they shouted out with glee (yippee!)

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer You'll go down in history! (like Columbus)

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

Have a holly jolly Christmas It's the best time of the year I don't know if there'll be snow But have a cup of cheer

Oh, ho, the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me

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

Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet

Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn't hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas, this year

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

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen.

But do you recall, the most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows (like a light bulb)

Holly Jolly Christmas

Follow me in merry measure Fa la la la la, la la la la While I tell of Yuletide treasure Fa la la la la, la la la la

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Oh Christmas Tree

Oh Christmas tree Oh Christmas tree How beautiful and bright Oh Christmas tree Oh Christmas tree How beautiful and bright The sight of thee at

Christmas tide Spreads hope and gladness, far and wide Oh Christmas tree Oh Christmas tree How beautiful and bright

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on your troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on your troubles will be miles away Here we are as in golden days of yore

Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us, once more

Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough

We Wish You a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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16 slices white bread, crusts removed 16 slices Canadian back bacon or ham 16 slices sharp cheddar cheese 6 eggs 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 ml 1/2-1 tsp. dry mustard 2-5 ml 1/4 cup minced onion 60 ml

1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper 60 ml 1-2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 5-10 ml 3 cups milk 750 ml Dash Tabasco 1/2 cup butter 125 ml Special K or crushed Corn Flakes

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Ashlie Family Scones Submitted by: Cheryl Ashlie Basic recipe for scones: 2 cups flour 1/4 cup white sugar

3 teaspoons of baking powder

Stir above together and then cut ¼ cup of butter or margarine into dry mixture so that margarine is smaller than pea size throughout.

At this point you can add up to one cup of dried fruit mixture: golden raisins, regular raisins, dried cherries, cranberries, or any of your other favourites that are chopped to the size of a raisin. Make sure the fruit is evenly tossed throughout flour mixture.

In a measuring cup pour 1/3rd cup of milk and blend in two eggs with a fork until completely combined with milk.

Make a well in centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture and stir with a fork until dough forms a ball. It usually takes floured hands to finish this off and gather up all of the mixture into a ball, which you then put on a floured surface. Knead and fold about 10 times and then shape into a long rectangle about ¾ of an inch thick. Slice the rectangle into about 12 scones and place on floured baking pan. I use a baking stone, but if you use a metal tray, you may want to use wax paper or spray the bottom before placing scones.

Bake at 390F for 13-14 minutes. However, this is my oven, so if your oven is hot, start at 375 for 12 minutes and then check to ensure they are not turning brown. Scones should never be brown!

This recipe is very versatile, so feel free to swap out the dried fruit for fresh fruit, such as blueberries, or apple slices. I will also make a brown sugar, cinnamon and margarine combination when I use apples, which I will add in when I knead the dough, allowing for a kind of cinnamon bun effect in the scone. Adding vanilla extract and lemon zest with fruit also adds to the flavor. Basically, you can do whatever your imagination or craving brings you to, as this recipe will net you a great breakfast scone to go with your coffee or tea in the morning with very little effort. Enjoy!

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16 oz good quality bittersweet chocolate 1 cup whip cream 4 tbsps butter

4 egg yolks 1/2 cup icing sugar Cocoa powder for dusting

In a food processor knead self raising flour, diced butter, soft sugar, spices, lemon peel and salt to taste into a soft dough Knead shortly with a cool hand Wrap dough in cling wrap and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes Mix almond paste, egg yolks and lemon peel with a fork Beat egg white lightly Butter 24cm diameter springform pan and preheat oven to 325F Divide dough into two equal portions and roll out one portion to fit bottom and sides of the springform (or press out in the tin) Roll out the second portion of dough, brush the sides with egg white and place the dough over the almond paste layer Brush the top with cream and decorate with almonds Bake in the centre of the oven for approximately 30 minutes, until golden Line 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper Place chocolate in top of double boiler, add cream and butter Melt over medium heat, stirring until completely smooth Remove from heat and cool for a minute Whisk egg yolks and sift in icing sugar Pour into prepared pan and refrigerate overnight Unmold, remove paper and dust with cocoa powder Drizzle with fruit puree (optional) of choice Use a hot wet knife to slice Makes approximately 16 servings

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¼ cup milk 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda vegetable or canola oil spray for baking tray.

Hello Dolly Bars Submitted by: Karen Pighin The ACT Arts Centre

These were a favourite of Karen and her friends in University.

1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup coconut 1 can (15oz) sweetened condensed milk

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Melt butter, mix in graham cracker crumbs Pat crumb mixture into a 9x13 baking pan Sprinkle the remaining ingredients over the crumbs in order listed, in layers Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over all Do NOT stir Bake at 350F for 25 minutes Cool & cut into bars mlsmapleridge.ca

4 cups oats 3 cups desiccated coconut 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 cup flour (all purpose) 1 cup butter (salted) 3 tablespoons golden syrup

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Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until golden brown. Rotate pan after 16 to 18 minutes. Cover with foil after 15 minutes. Turn the oven down slightly for the last five to ten minutes of baking.

Remove from oven and set on wire cooling rack for 10 to 12 minutes.

Cut them while still warm into 1 1/2 inch squares, with a sharp, knife, preferably with a round tip.

The longer you bake them the more “crunchy” they will get. If you prefer them more “chewy” just bake them for less time. (23 to 30 minutes)

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Preheat the oven to 325° F. Set the oven rack in the middle.

In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients (except for baking soda) very well.

Melt butter and syrup in a small bowl in the microwave – about 1 minute. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Stir baking soda into ¼ cup milk, making sure it dissolves completely.

Add the cooled butter mixture and the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix very well.

Distribute evenly on prepared baking dish. Press down very well.

Use the rolling pin to compact and

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Savory Cheesecrafters Cookies Submitted by: Golden Ears Cheesecrafters 1/2 cup soft butter 2 cups aged cheddar 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp salt 1 egg beaten (brushing on top) 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Mix first set of ingredients together to form dough

Submitted by: Greystone Manor 2lbs Philadelphia cream cheese 1 1/2oz all-purpose flour 13oz sugar 1 lemon - juiced and zest 14oz sour cream

5oz milk 300ml egg 4oz graham cracker crumbs 2oz sugar 2oz melted butter

Roll to 1/8” thick

For the crust, combine graham crumbs, sugar and butter and press into a 9-inch ring mold lined with parchment paper

Cut desired shapes

Soften cream cheese and mix with sugar at low speed

Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with chopped walnuts Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees F for 8 minutes Makes approximately 8 dozen at 2” shapes

When smooth add sour cream, lemon zest, juice, milk and eggs.

Whisk and flour by hand Pour into mold and bake at 310F for 45 minutes with moisture in the oven (i.e. water in an oven proof container) Open door and let it cool in the oven for 1 hour before serving

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Cranberry Orange Bread Submitted by: lesley@bakeathome.ca 2 cups flour

¾ cup orange juice

¾ cup sugar

1 tablespoon orange zest

1 ½ teaspoon baking powder

1 egg, beaten

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 cup chopped dried cranberries

½ teaspoons salt ¼ cup butter cut into pieces

½ chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Cut butter into flour until combined. Add orange juice, orange zest and egg, mix well. Fold in cranberries and pecans if using. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, approximately 50-60 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen cake. Cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes before removing and placing on a wire rack to cool completely.

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Ingredients 8 candy canes , crushed 1 cup unsalted butter , softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp salt

Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.

Beat in the salt and flour until it is well combined and has an even consistency.

Mix in the crushed candy canes.

Roll the dough out on a floured surface to a 1/4 - 1/2 inch thickness. Cut cookies with 2 inch round cookie cutters.

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with the 1 tbsp of sugar. Bake in a 325F oven for 12-15 minutes.

The edges should just start getting brown.

Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack. Cool completely.

Melt the white chocolate and shortening. Drizzle on the cookies.

Store in an airtight container for 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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2 1/4 cups flour 1 tbsp white sugar 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts 2 tbsp vegetable shortening

Submitted by: Little Garden Montessori In a large bowl add equal parts of the following: Cinnamon Apple Sauce

Liquid White Glue Glitter (optional)

Mix together until you have a dough Roll the dough onto a flat surface then use your favourite holiday cookie cutters to punch out shapes Place the shapes onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper Use a straw to make a small hole on the top of the shape Let air dry for one day on the first side then flip all ornaments and let the second side dry for another full day Now the ornaments are ready to decorate with glitter glue and some ribbon You have now made wonderful scented ornaments that you can give as a gift or hang on the tree

Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Submitted by: Sandra Milne Multi-Media Consultant, The News 1/2 cup butter softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon mint extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2/3 cup cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 28 unwrapped peppermint kisses

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream butter & both sugars with mixer. Add eggs one at a time and mix just until incorporated. Mix in mint extract.

Combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup dry mixture to butter mixture. Blending after each addition just until combined and scraping side of mixer bowl as needed. Remove bowl from mixer and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Butter hands and roll dough into 1 inch balls. Place on cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.

Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes only. Press one peppermint kiss into the top of each cookie. Move to cookie cooling racks being very careful not to the touch the kiss.

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Perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies Submitted by: Jackie Brittain Multi-Media Consultant, The News

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1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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In a large mixing bowl, beat coconut oil, 1 cup sugar, baking soda and cream of tartar, scraping down the sides of the bowl, as needed. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add flour in gradually, scraping down the sides as needed. The dough will be sticky and you might need to stir in the remaining flour. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour or less, until it's easier to handle. While the dough is chilling, combine the 3 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Take out the dough and allow to get to room temperature. You can use a fork to break up dough, if it's too hard. Form 1 inch balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.

Space about 2 inches apart on an un-greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 10-11 minutes or until the edges are golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack. Makes 36 cookies. Enjoy!

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