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T’was The NighT Before ChrisTmas

T’was the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugarplumbs danced in their heads, and momma in her kerchief and I in my cap had just settled down for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave a luster of midday to objects below, when what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeers; With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, and he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: “Now, Dasher!

Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer, and Vixen! On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall!

Now, dash away, dash away, dash away all!”

As I drew in my head, and was turning around, down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; a bundle of toys he had flung on his back, and he looked like a peddlar just opening his pack.

His eyes how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry. His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, and the beard on his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,and the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly that shook, when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf.

And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.

A wink of his eye, and a twist of his head, soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; he spoke not a word, but went straight to his work.

And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, and laying his finger aside of his nose.

And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose. He sprang to his

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they

sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the

meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, so up to the house-top

down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,

the coursers they flew with a sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas,

“Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night.”

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And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

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Index FAMILY HOLIDAY RECIPES.........................................24-32

T’was The Night Before Christmas ............................................ 4 Getting Through The Holidays When You’ve Lost A Loved One .......... 6 The Origins of “the 12 Days of Christmas” .................................. 7 7 Ways to Organize & Store Holiday Decorations ........................8-9 Festive Facts About Fruit Cake ...........................................10-11

Christmas Meatballs .......................................................... 22 Ham and Cheese Biscuit Stacks .............................................23

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

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Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer ......................................12 Silent Night ......................................................................13 Little Drummer Boy.............................................................13 O Holy Night ....................................................................14 Let It Snow .......................................................................14 Frosty The Snowman ...........................................................15 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer ...........................................15 O Little Town of Bethlehem....................................................16 Away In A Manger ..............................................................17 The First Noel .................................................................. 17 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ...............................................18 God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen .............................................19 Auld Lang Syne..................................................................20 Winter Wonderland.............................................................20 All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth ............................21

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DESSERTS Egg Nog Pie......................................................................30 Apple and Carrot Christmas Pudding .......................................31 Three Chip English Toffee .....................................................32 Soft Christmas Cookies ........................................................33 Pretzel Turtles ...................................................................33

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Getting Through the Holidays when You’ve Lost a Loved One (Darcie D. Sims) Working your way through: When you’ve lost a loved one, the holiday season can be a painful reminder of the terrible loss you are feeling—instead of bringing warmth, love, and excitement.

There are steps you can take, however, to help give the holidays a new meaning. The holidays can become a time of peace and reflection, a time to cherish the gift your loved one has been—and continues to be—in the life of your family. Here are a few ideas that ma help you begin the journey.

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Be patient and realistic: Remember that you are grieving. Be kind and gentle with yourself, and realistic about what you expect. Leave the word ought out of the holiday season this year.

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Listen to your heart and acknowledge your limits: Remember that it is O.K. to say no. You do not have to accept every invitation or fulfill every responsibility that comes your way this holiday season. Take care of yourself physically.

Grieving is hard on the body and is a great source of stress.

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Adapt cherished traditions: If you are alone this year as a result of your loss, find a way to share a peart of the holidays with others.

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Allow the tears to come, but look for joy amidst the pain: Don’t deny yourself the gift of healing tears. Lay in a supply of tissues and don’t be surprised if you find tears coming when you least expect them.

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Focus on the spiritual dimension of the holidays.

When you are ready, and it feels right, one way to refashion the holidays is to focus on the underlying religious meaning.

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Take heart: Right now, you may feel like the scattered pieces of a broken puzzle. Honor that feeling, but also take comfort in knowing that the pieces of the puzzle can be reshuffled, rearranged, and pieced together to form a new picture.

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The origins of “The 12 Days of Christmas” Christmas carols can be heard far and wide from Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas Day. “The 12 Days of Christmas” is one of the most recognizable carols, and for good reason, as the popular song can trace its history back several centuries.

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Researchers have traced the earliest printed version of the poem on which the song is based all the way back to 1780. That’s three years before the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the American Revolutionary War. The song has long been suspected to have been a way for Catholics in Britain to teach their children the catechism, as the 1700s was a controversial period for Catholicism in the country.

However, no documentary evidence exists in support of that theory, and many historians feel it is inaccurate. Others indicate that, while 1780 is likely the first time the poem was printed, the poem is likely much older than that, with origins potentially in France or Scotland.

What is known is that the version many people recognize today, namely in song form, can be traced to the early twentieth century, when English singer and composer Frederic Austin first popularized the melody for the song. Austin performed that version of the song beginning in 1905, and it was first published in 1909.

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7 ways to organize and store holiday decorations Christmas decor earlier than any other province, with these residents taking out decorations 4.3 weeks ahead of Christmas Day on average.

With so many avid holiday decorators, individuals will need to find ways to organize and store their seasonal items. Holiday decor comes in many different sizes — from the smallest tree ornaments to illuminated statues for the yard or inflatable items. Figuring out a storage plan can take a little effort. These seven tips can help.

1. Purchase clear, similarly sized storage bins and shelving racks, hanging them where you plan to keep the decorations. Most people prefer an out-ofthe-way spot, such as in the garage, attic or basement. Label each bin by holiday and put the bins in chronological order to make finding items more convenient. Uniform bin sizes make it easier to stack and store.

Decorating a home for holidays is quite popular. A survey from the National Retail Federation found that 53 percent of respondents said they were planning to decorate their home or yard for Halloween in 2023.

Lombardo Homes polled 1,000 Americans in 2021 and 94 percent said they celebrate Christmas in at least some way, and 84 percent said they decorate. According to Time2Play, which surveyed 1,000 Canadians about their holiday decorating habits, Manitoba puts up 2. Store smaller items inside larger decor items.

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Decorative baskets or wrapped boxes brought out for Christmas or Chanukah are ideal places to keep smaller tchotchkes like ceramics, dreidels, candlestick holders, or mantel hooks. Delicate items can be tucked into Christmas stockings or wrapped and stored in a fluffy tree skirt. Egg cartons can be used to keep small items safe as well.

strings used with the decorations so it’s easy to find.

6. Utilize pieces of cardboard as well as toilet paper or paper towel tubes to keep lights and wires tidy.

Tuck cords into the toilet paper tubes, and wrap lights around the cardboard to avoid tangles.

3. Label everything so you will not need to dig through 7. Each year, take inventory of your decoration collection and toss out anything that is damaged or has boxes or bins to know what is inside. This might be seen better days. a good year to ask for a label maker for the holidays!

Storing holiday decorations will take some time, but 4. Use overhead or wall storage for holiday decor. once you establish a system, things will be simple year Overhead spaces in the garage or basement walls after year. can be good spaces to keep holiday decorations.

Always keep bins and boxes off the floor so they are not vulnerable to damage related to leaks or floods.

5. Garment bags can protect larger decorations, such as wreaths, artificial trees or signs. If you have a large number of mechanical, illuminated or inflatable lawn ornaments, consider investing in a small shed where these items can be safely kept. Wrap the extension cords and any bracing stakes or

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Festive facts about the often misunderstood fruitcake Certain sights and sounds are ingrained in the holiday season, from twinkling lights to carols piping over retailers’ sound systems. Amid the shelves of holiday wares and delicacies, fruitcake makes its annual appearance.

Fruitcake, sometimes referred to as plum cake or Christmas cake, can be prepared in various ways.

However, a dense bundt-type cake dotted with dried, candied fruit and often soaked in rum or brandy has become the standard. Loathed or loved, seldom anything in between, fruitcake is typically mocked as the ultimate regift. But just like Charlie Brown’s scant Christmas tree, which was initially mocked, it’s time to see fruitcake in a new light. Consider these fruitcake fun facts.

• The texture of fruitcake can vary from cake-like to more of a sweet bread like brioche. Italians dig into panettone, Germans delight with stollen and Jamaicans serve black cake.

• The first fruitcakes weren’t eaten. According to historians, fruitcakes were initially made by ancient Egyptians, who tucked the desserts into the tombs with their dead so a sweet treat could be enjoyed in the afterlife.

• Fruitcake gained popularity as military rations, as everyone from Roman soldiers to Crusaders found fruitcake provided a diverse array of nutrients and an energy boost in battle. Fruitcake also stores well, which can be beneficial for military personnel in battle.

• Fruitcake seemingly is indestructible. While it likely cannot last forever, Tastemade says if a fruitcake is kept in an airtight container and stored in a dark, cool place, it could be reheated years after being baked. Starch crystals and dried fruit in the cake will release stored water when warmed, rehydrating the cake.

• Historical accounts indicate Romans were among the first people to eat fruitcake, which they might have enjoyed as early as 100 A.D. A version called “satura” was made by mixing stale bread with pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, raisins, and then soaking it in a barley mash and an alcoholic beverage brewed from honey.

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• Fruitcake became a popular dish to serve at British royals’ weddings. Queen Victoria, Princess Diana and Prince William served fruitcake at their receptions.

• The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. has a fruitcake on display. It traveled into space on Apollo 11 in 1969, but was never eaten.

• Seth Greenberg, who worked in his family’s New York City bakery, attests that fruitcake is delicious when made with the right ingredients. The neoncolored, dry and overly sweet fruit that many bakers use is the problem with poor cakes. But proper ingredients like brandy, glace cherries, apricots, figs, and dates can make for a delicious fruitcake.

• The average fruitcake weighs between two and three pounds. However, the heaviest fruitcake on record, according to “The Guinness Book of World Records,” came in at 9,596 pounds. Despite the hefty weight of this cake, it’s only around 92 to 160 calories per serving.

Regardless of its unfavorable reputation, fruitcake remains an unwavering holiday tradition. The website Serious Eats reports that more than two million fruitcakes are sold each year.

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BY A REINDEER Grandma got run over by a reindeer.

Walking home from our house Christmas eve.

You can say there’s no such thing as Santa, but as for me and grandpa we believe.

She’d been drinking too much eggnog, and we begged her not to go.

But she forgot her medication, and she staggered out the door into the snow.

When we found her Christmas morning, at the scene of the attack, she had hoof-prints on her forehead, and incriminating Claus marks on her back.

Now we’re all so proud of grandpa, he’s been taking this so well.

See him in there watching football, drinking root beer and playing cards with Cousin Mel. It’s not Christmas without grandma, All the family’s dressed in black and we just can’t help but wonder: should we open up her gifts, or send them back?

Send them back!!

Now the goose is on the table and the pudding made of fig and the blue and silver candles that would just have matched the hair on grandma’s wig.

I’ve warned all my friends and neighbours better watch out for yourselves, they should never give a license to a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves.

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SILENT NIGHT Silent night, holy night all is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing hallelujah Christ, the Savior is born Christ, the Savior is born Silent night, holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at thy birth Jesus, Lord, at thy birth

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Pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him Pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him CHORUS Then he smiled at me Pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum

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LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. and since we’ve no place to go Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn’t show signs of stopping and I’ve bought some corn for popping.

The lights are turned way down low.

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss good night how I’ll hate going out in the storm, but if you’ll really hold me tight all the way home I’ll be warm!

O HOLY NIGHT

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining.

It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining. ’Til He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!

O night divine, the night when Christ was born; O night, O holy night, O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by his cradle we stand.

O’er all the world a star is sweetly gleaming, now come the wisemen from out the orient land sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,

The fire is slowly dying and, my dear, we’re still goodbying, but as long as you love me so Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

One of the many joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to say Thank you and to wish you a prosperous New Year

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Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we, his power and glory ever more proclaim! his power and glory ever more proclaim!

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FROSTY THE SNOWMAN Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, with a corn cob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal.

Frosty the Snowman is a fairy tale, they say.

He was made of snow but the children know, how he came to life one day.

There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found.

For when they placed it on his head,

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he began to dance around.

O, 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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You know Dasher, and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet, Cupid, 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!

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O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie, Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by.

Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting Light, the hopes and fears of all the years, are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels

keep, their watch of wondering love.

O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the King, and Peace to men on earth.

How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given!

So God imparts to human hearts, the blessings of His heaven.

No ear may his His coming, but in this world of sin,

where meek souls will receive him still, the dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray.

Cast out our sin and enter in, be born to us today.

We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell, o come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel.

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AWAY IN A MANGER

The First Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

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.

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

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

They looked up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far, and to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night.

And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far; to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went.

This star drew nigh to the northwest, o’er Bethlehem it took it rest, and there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay.

Then entered in those wise men three fell reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

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HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING Hark! the herald angels sing, “glory to the newborn King!”

Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; with th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

Hark! the herald angels sing, “glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest heav’n adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord.

Late in time behold him come, offspring of the favored one.

Veil’d in flesh, the Godhead see; hail, th’incarnate Deity: Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Hark! the herald angels sing, “glory to the newborn King!”

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Hail! the heav’n born Prince of peace!

Hail! the Son of Righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings Mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die: born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth.

Hark! the herald angels sing, “glory to the newborn King!”

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GOD REST YOU, MERRY GENTLEMEN God rest you, merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, for Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was born upon this day.

To save us all from Satan’s pow’r when we were gone astray.

O tidings of comfort and joy!

For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas Day. In Bethlehem, in Jewry, this blessed Babe was born. and laid within a manger, upon this blessed morn; The which His mother, Mary, Nothing did take in scorn.

From God our heavenly 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.

“Fear not,” then said the angel.

“Let nothing you affright, this day is born a Saviour of virtue, power, and might.

So frequently to vanquish all the friends of Satan quite.”

The shepherds at those tidings rejoiced much in mind, and left their flocks a-feeding in tempest, storm, and wind, and went to Bethlehem straightway, this blessed Babe to find.

Now to the Lord sing praises, all you within this place, and with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace; this holy tide of Christmas all others doth deface.

O tidings of comfort and joy!

For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas Day.

But when to Bethlehem they came, whereat this infant lay, they found Him in a manger, where oxen feed on hay, his mother Mary kneeling, unto the Lord did pray.

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We aim to enhance quality of life and maintain dignity for those living with or affected by life-limiting illness, those at end-of-life, and those who are grieving.

Look for our Death Cafes - Its not about death!

Its about living our best life - and eating cake.

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AULD LANG SYNE

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne!

Chorus.-For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne.

We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.

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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 a new bird He sings a love song, as we go along, walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman, then pretend that he is Parson Brown He’ll say: Are you married?

We’ll say: No man, but you can do the job when you’re in town.

Later on, we’ll conspire, as we dream by the fire to face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made, walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman, and pretend that he’s a circus clown We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman, until the other kids knock him down.

When it snows, ain’t it thrilling, though your nose gets a chilling We’ll frolic and play, the eskimo way, walking in a winter wonderland.

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ALLLL I WANT ANT FOR OR CHRISTMAS HRISTMAS ISS MYY TWO WO FRONT RONT TEETH EETH Everybody pauses and stares at me.

These two teeth are gone, as you can see.

I don’t know just who to blame for this catastrophe!

But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as it can be!

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth!

Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could wish you “Merry Christmas!”

It seems so long since

I could say, “sister Susie sitting on a thistle!”

Gosh oh gee, how happy I’d be, if I could only whistle (thhhh, thhhh) All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth.

Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could wish you “Merry Christmas!”

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SAUCE: 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce 3/4 cup ketchup 1/2 cup beef broth 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Appetizers CHRISTMAS MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 envelope onion soup mix 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

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DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients.

Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls.

Place a third of the meatballs on a microwavesafe plate. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat twice with remaining meatballs.

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, mix sauce ingredients. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway. Gently stir in meatballs. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

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INGREDIENTS 4 tubes small refrigerated flaky biscuits (5 count) 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup stone-ground mustard 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup honey 10 thick slices deli ham, quartered 10 slices Swiss cheese, quartered 2-1/2 cups shredded romaine 20 pitted ripe olives, drained and patted dry 20 pimiento-stuffed olives, drained & patted dry 40 frilled toothpicks DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400°. Cut biscuits in half to make half-circles; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Spread mustard over tops. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.

Mix butter and green onions. In another bowl, mix mustard, mayonnaise and honey. Split each biscuit into two layers. Spread biscuit bottoms with butter mixture; top with ham, cheese, romaine and biscuit tops. Spoon mustard mixture over tops. Thread one olive onto each toothpick; insert into stacks. Serve immediately.

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Entrées

APPLE WALNUT STUFFED PORK ROAST

5 tablespoons butter 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 celery stalk, diced 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 1/2 cups water 5 cups coarse dry breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 (3 pound) boneless rolled pork loin roast Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the apple, onion, celery, and walnuts, and cook 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Mix in the applesauce, water, and breadcrumbs. Cook and stir until the breadcrumbs have absorbed the liquid.

Season with cinnamon, kosher salt, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.

Unroll the pork roast, and place in a baking dish.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the stuffing mixture over the roast. Arrange any excess stuffing around the roast. Roll the roast so that the fatty side is on top, and tie with kitchen twine.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

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apriCot GinGer mustard-Glazed ham INGREDIENTS 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds) 1/2 cup apricot halves, drained 1/2 cup stone-ground mustard 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. Cover and bake 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 130°.

Meanwhile, place remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Remove ham from oven. Increase oven setting to 425°. Spread apricot mixture over ham.

Bake ham, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. If desired, increase oven setting to broil; broil 2-4 minutes or until golden brown.

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CHRISTMAS CARBONARA

You can use spaghetti or penne for this simple supper dish. Mushrooms aren’t traditional in a carbonara, but we love them here.

INGREDIENTS 400 g pasta 150 g mushrooms

1 clove of garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 50 g Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve 3 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley 6 fresh chives 2 large egg yolks 100 g sour cream 80 g cooked ham DIRECTIONS Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water, according to the packet instructions.

Slice the mushrooms, peel and finely chop the garlic, then add to a frying pan over a medium heat with the oil. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Add ham (or bacon). Drain the pasta, saving a cupful of the cooking water, then add it to the pan.

Beat in the egg yolks and sour cream and season well with black pepper. Add this to the pasta and stir until noodles are coated. Finely grate the Parmesan (if using) into a bowl, then finely chop and add the parsley leaves and chives. Add to the pasta mix and add some cooking water to loosen it up if needs be.

Serve with an extra grating of Parmesan, if you like.

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LEFTOVER TURKEY POT PIE INGREDIENTS 2 cups frozen peas & carrots 2 cups frozen green beans 1 cup sliced celery 2/3 cup butter 2/3 cup chopped onion 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 1/3 cups milk 4 cups cubed cooked turkey meat 4 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts DIRECTIONS Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Place the peas and carrots, green beans, and celery into a saucepan; cover with water, bring to a boil, and simmer over medium-low heat until the celery is tender, about 8 minutes. Drain the vegetables in a colander set in the sink, and set aside.

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2/3 cup of flour, salt, black pepper, celery seed, onion powder, and Italian seasoning; slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens. Remove from heat; stir the cooked vegetables and turkey meat into the filling until well combined.

Fit 2 pie crusts into the bottom of 2 9-inch pie dishes.

Spoon half the filling into each pie crust, then top each pie with another crust. Pinch and roll the top and bottom crusts together at the edge of each pie to seal, and cut several small slits into the top of the pies with a sharp knife to release steam.

Bake in the preheated oven until the crusts are golden brown and the filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. If the crusts are browning too quickly, cover the pies with aluminum foil after about 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD This is the best salad ever eaten and. It is tangy from the blue cheese, fruity from the pears, and crunchy from the caramelized pecans. The mustard vinaigrette pulls it all together.

1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 3 pears - peeled, cored and chopped 5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup pecans 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 tsp salt fresh ground black pepper to taste

For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.

In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecansCarefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces.

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Season’s Greetings May Peace and Joy stay with you during the Holidays and the whole year through.

Thank you for your patronage throughout the year.

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PRETTY DUCHESS POTATOES INGREDIENTS 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 3 egg yolks 3 tablespoons fat-free milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg, lightly beaten DIRECTIONS Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until tender.

Drain. Over very low heat, stir potatoes 1-2 minutes or until steam has evaporated. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 400°. Press through a potato ricer or strainer into a large bowl. Stir in the egg yolks, milk, butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Using a pastry bag or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and a large star tip, pipe potatoes into six mounds on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

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Desserts

EGGNOG PIE INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups eggnog 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon rum extract 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked Ground cinnamon, optional DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 1 minute. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in eggnog until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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APPLE AND CARROT CHRISTMAS PUDDING This is just like traditional Christmas pudding, but with less fat. The house smells great all day long. It’s wonderful served with rum or cranberry sauce. For variations, try lemon or chocolate sauce. You can also line the mold with pecan halves or cranberries before filling. Be creative and add Christmas decorations to the plate before serving. The sky is the limit.

INGREDIENTS 4 carrots, peeled and grated 2 apples - peeled, cored, and grated 1 cup raisins (optional) 1 cup fine bread crumbs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground allspice 2/3 cup butter 1/2 cup white sugar

Combine the carrots, apples, raisins, and bread crumbs in a bowl. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and allspice in a separate small bowl. Cream together the butter, sugar, and eggs in a separate large bowl; stir in the flour mixture. Add the carrot mixture and mix well. Transfer mixture to a lightly-greased, 2-qt mold.

Place a steamer rack in the bottom of a large, deep pot. Set the filled mold on top of the steamer rack.

Pour enough water into the bottom of the pot to cover the bottom 2/3 of the mold. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer for 2 hours 45 minutes, adding water occasionally to maintain the water level.

Remove from water and allow to cool 10 minutes before turning out of mold onto a plate.

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THREE-CHIP ENGLISH TOFFEE

INGREDIENTS 1/2 teaspoon plus 2 cups butter, divided 2 cups sugar 1 cup slivered almonds 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup white baking chips 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening DIRECTIONS Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1/2 teaspoon butter.

In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, bring sugar and remaining butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Uncover; add almonds. Cook and stir with a clean spoon until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage) and mixture is golden brown.

Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape sides of saucepan). Surface will be buttery. Cool for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with milk chocolate chips. Let stand for 1-2 minutes; spread chocolate over the top. Sprinkle with walnuts; press down gently with the back of a spoon. Chill for 10 minutes.

In a microwave, melt semisweet chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over walnuts. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Melt vanilla chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Break into pieces.

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SOFT CHRISTMAS COOKIES

PRETZEL TURTLES®

Soft cut-out sugar cookie that I have used for years.

I sprinkle with colored sugar before baking or you could also try icing them when cool.

3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients until fully absorbed. Cover dough, and chill for 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Grease cookie sheets. On a clean floured surface, roll out small portions of chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.

Bake 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are barely brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Quick and easy Turtles® candies! Mini pretzels, caramel covered chocolate candies, and pecans make up this delicious treat.

20 small mini pretzels 20 chocolate covered caramel candies 20 pecan halves Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Place one chocolate covered caramel candy on each pretzel.

Bake for 4 minutes. While the candy is warm, press a pecan half onto each candy covered pretzel. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Decorate if desired

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KIDS CRAFT 3D Noodle Christmas Trees Make some fun 3D pasta christmas trees with your kids this Christmas! Just roll a piece of cardboard into a cone then hot glue it together. Put a strip of hot glue around the bottom and quickly stick the noodles on! Once you’re done spray paint it or have the kids paint each noodle. Add some glitter and a bow-tie noodle for the “star!”

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WREATH A Magical Holiday 2023

Lower Nicola Indian Band School

Christmas Challenge

Find the words in the list hidden in the puzzle grid below.

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NATIVITY NAUGHT

from the Lower Nicola Indian Band School Staff & Students

T Z U R K M N A R S R I H C D D N P

May songs of joy fill your home with warmth and your heart with happiness this holiday season!

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