Billie's Christmas Corner: Sept 3

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____ Sep 3 Make this day special with activities planned
for family togetherness, i.e. board games, outdoor
activities such as a picnic, miniature golf, biking or a
hike.

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Christmas Coffee Cake

1 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup cored, peeled, chopped apple
1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1.2 cup walnuts
powdered sugar for dusting

preheat oven to 350. sift together flour, soda & salt; set aside. Combine all remaining ingredients & mix well. Stir in flour mixture. Spread in a buttered 8-inch square baking pan. Bake 40-45 minutes, until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let sit 10 min, cut into squares, soft powdered sugar over, and serve.

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Devils Food Cookies
1 box Duncan Hines Devils Food Cake Mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup Crisco oil
1 6oz package semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 tablespoon water
Mix all ingredients together. Roll into 1 inch balls,
roll in powdered sugar. Bake 7 - 10 mintues at 350.
Simple and delicious!!

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The First Noel

The first Noel the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds
in fields as they lay,
In fields where 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!

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.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!

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.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!

This star drew nigh to the northwest
Over Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!

Then did they know assuredly
Within that house the King did lie:
One entered in then for to see,
And found the Babe in poverty:
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!

Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee,
And offered there in His presence
Their gold, and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!

Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven
and earth of naught
And with His blood
mankind hath bought.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!

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http://www.naptimecrafters.com/2010/12/root-deer.html

Root Deer

These cheery root deer are a unique and fun gift for neighbors and friends. Your kids can even help make them!

Materials (I found everything at Wal-mart):

Old fashioned root beer
Brown pipe cleaners- 2/root deer
Googely eyes
Red pom-poms
Ribbon
Hot glue gun

1. Twist 1 pipe cleaner around the top of the bottle

2. Cut a second pipe cleaner into small segments and add to the antlers

3. Hot glue on 2 eyes, a nose, and a bow- hair bows for the ladies and bow ties for the gents

Rudolph with your nose so bright...

Have fun making these!

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things to do at Christmas time, Make Christmas Cards, write a note and send to family and friends. Keep a list of who gets your hand made, or store bought, enhanced cards.. To enhance some store bought cards, take some glitter glue and give them some glitter highlights.

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