2 Tbsp sugar
1 package active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 Tbsp butter, cut into 2 pieces
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 to 3/4 cup dairy eggnog, at room temperature
vegetable oil
dairy eggnog
crushed sugar cubes or sliced almonds
until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
into work bowl. Process until mixed, about 15 seconds. Add yeast
mixture; process until blended, about 10 seconds.
feed tube so dough forms a ball that cleans the sides of the bowl.
Process until ball turns around bowl about 25 times. Turn off processor
and let dough stand 1 to 2 minutes.
make dough soft, smooth and satiny but not sticky. Process until dough
turns around bowl about 15 times.
surface and shape into ball. Place in lightly greased bowl, turning to
grease all sides. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand in warm
place (85 degrees F.) until doubled, about 1 hour.
each part into strand 20 inches long. Braid strands together; tuck ends
under and pinch to seal. Place on greased cookie sheet. Brush with oil
and let stand in warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
sugar or almonds. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove braid from
cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons cocoa
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups oatmeal, not instant
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute. Remove from
heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoon full (larger
or smaller as desired) onto wax paper and let harden. They will set
up in about 30-60 minutes.
refrigerating, up to 2 weeks refrigerated and 2-3 months frozen.
each bag:
"Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!"
I ran to the lawn and in the snowy white drifts,
those nasty reindeer had left "little gifts".
neat little piles of "Reindeer Poop!"
But to throw them away, seemed such a waste,
so I saved them, thinking-you might like a taste!
Old Santa, passed by and he sheepishly smiled.
And I heard him exclaim as he was in the sky...
"Well they're not potty trained, but at least they can fly!"
All My Heart This Night Rejoices
All my heart this night rejoices
As I hear far and near
Sweetest angel voices
"Christ is born," their choirs are singing
'Til the air everywhere
Now with joy is ringing
Forth today the Conqueror goeth
Who the foe, sin and woe
Death and hell, o'erthroweth
God is man, man to deliver
His dear Son now is one
With our blood forever
Shall we still dread God's displeasure
Who, to save, freely gave
His most cherished treasure?
To redeem us He hath given
His own Son from the throne
Of His might in Heaven
Should He who Himself imparted
Aught withhold from the fold
Leave us broken-hearted?
Should the Son of God not love us
Who, to cheer sufferers here
Left His throne above us?
If our blessed Lord and Maker
Hated men, would He then
Be of flesh partaker?
If He in our woe delighted
Would He bear all the care
Of our race benighted?
He becomes the Lamb that taketh
Sin away and for aye
Full atonement maketh
For our life His own He tenders
And our race, by His grace
Meet for glory renders
Hark! a voice from yonder manger
Soft and sweet, doth entreat:
"Flee from woe and danger
Brethren, from all ills that grieve you
You are freed; all you need
I will surely give you."
Come, then, banish all your sadness
One and all, great and small
Come with songs of gladness
Love Him who with love is glowing
Hail the star, near and far
Light and joy bestowing
Ye whose anguish knew no measure
Weep no more, see the door
To celestial pleasure
Cling to Him, for He will guide you
Where no cross, pain, or loss
Can again betide you
Hither come, ye heavy-hearted
Who for sin, deep within
Long and sore have smarted
For the poisoned wound you're feeling
Help is near, One is here
Mighty for their healing
Hither come, ye poor and wretched
Know His will is to fill
Every hand outstretched
Here are riches without measure
Here forget all regret
Fill your hearts with treasure
Let me in my arms receive Thee
On Thy breast let me rest
Savior, ne'er to leave Thee
Since Thou hast Thyself presented
Now to me, I shall be
Evermore contented
Guilt no longer can distress me
Son of God, Thou my load
Bearest to release me
Stain in me Thou findest never
I am clean, all my sin
Is removed forever
I am pure, in Thee believing
From Thy store evermore
Righteous robes receiving
In my heart I will enfold Thee
Treasure rare, let me there
Loving, ever hold Thee
Dearest Lord, Thee will I cherish
Though my breath fail in death
Yet I shall not perish
But with Thee abide forever
There on high, in that joy
Which can vanish never
Heart angel
What you need
- Cardboard. The same or contrasting colours.
- Ribbon
How to do it
- Cut out the heart & head shapes using the templates as a guide.
- Take the large heart and turn upside down.
- Take the two smaller hearts and face pointy bits towards each other for wings.
- Tape wings to body.
- Use the circle cardboard for the head and tape to the wings.
- Turn the Angel over.
- Punch small hole in head and thread ribbon for hanging.
- Draw on eyes, nose and mouth.
Hint
- To make the Angel into a finger puppet, make a small ring of cardboard that will fit over your finger and tape it to the back of the Angel.
- Shiny cardboard works well but is sometimes hard to tape, so glue/PVA may be needed.
Billie C.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A_Melting_Pot/
http://billieschristmascorner.blogspot.com/
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