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Christmas Candy Recipes

If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive gift to give to friends and neighbors this holiday, why not give them a delicious tray of Christmas candy? Whether you've whipped up a batch of tasty Christmas fudge or even come Christmas candy canes, you can dress your candy up on a festive looking tray or put the candy in a decorated candy tin for gifting. You might also enjoy getting the kids involved - have them help you make your Christmas candy and then make lists of all the gift recipients.

updated 2010-07-17 01:31:21

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Christmas in August

While the actual origins to the Christmas in August story are unknown, Yellowstone's Information Specialist Leslie Quinn speculates that the origins are based upon three factors. First, during the 1930s the celebration of Christmas in July was a popular celebration in the Rocky Mountains. Second, August 25th is the anniversary of the National Park Service. Third, there was an existing celebration in the park known as "Savage Days." Quinn discovered a 1966 article published by the Park's Recreation department titled, "“Christmas Comes Twice a Year—Once At Home and Once Up Here.” In the article, Gene "Mr Yellowston Music" Quaw, indicated that there was no Christmas in August celebration while he worked in Yellowstone during the 1920s and 30s. According to Quaw, there was a small Christmas in July celebration and that the employees would have an employee only celebration called "Savage Days" wherein a park employee would dress as Santa Claus.

Savage Days

In 1977, park historian Aubrey L. Haines, indicated that the earliest reference in the 1947 employee handbooks was an indication that read “Old Faithfull Savages held annual celebration” According to the August 1, 1947 issue of Yellowstone’s Weekly News the July 25th celebration had nothing to do with Christmas. "The 'savages' (concessionaire employees) at Old Faithful held a gala affair on July 25 known as “Savage Day.” Several floats were entered in the long parade up the main street at Old Faithful. The day concluded with a large masquerade ball in the evening ...

updated 2010-07-17 01:32:27

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Christmas Dinner

The earliest indications of turkey and dressing being a part of a traditional Christmas dinner are found as far back as the 1700s as recorded by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, VA. Early menu plans for the day included Roast Young Tom Turkey and Fresh Mushroom Dressing.http://www.foodtimeline.org/christmasmenu.html

In the Philippines, Christmas dinner is enjoyed at midnight (end of Christmas Eve, entering Christmas Day) and is called Noche Buena. It is a time for families to celebrate together and enjoy a meal. The foods of Noche Buena depend on the family and may include different family favorites in different regions. Common foods include Filipino sweet spaghetti, ham, pork lechon, graham dessert, flan, and Filipino Fruit Salad.

updated 2010-08-06 00:26:25

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How to Play Frosty The Snowman on Guitar

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updated 2011-01-19 15:05:58

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Upside Down Christmas Tree

The Upside Down Christmas Tree is viewed by some as nothing more than a holiday novelty, but others find it much more disturbing. "I love the celebrations of love and family and giving," says Coral Nafie, "And I don't intend to turn them upside-down in my home!"About: Upside-Down Tree Author Sheryl Karas says that "there is something bad, almost sinister about it" - despite having written a book on Christmas tree folklore and origins that mentions the 12th century upside-down Fir tree tradition.USA Today: Fake trees turn Christmas on its head

updated 2010-07-18 01:31:28

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Geeks Christmas Gifts

Shopping online for geek gifts seems like a match made in heaven, but it poses some hazards as well. Visit Mahalo's How to Shop Online Without Getting Scammed page to minimize the risks of online shopping.

updated 2010-07-17 06:07:27

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White Elephant Gift Exchange

• Gag gifts

• Regifted items

• Homemade gifts

• Used or unwanted knick knacks

• Quirky and unusual items

updated 2010-07-18 02:29:54

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How to Make Lebkuchen

• Rather than rolling out into squares, spread the dough into a 10x15-inch glass baking pan and bake for 20 minutes at 325 degrees F. Cut into bars.
• Top each cookie or bar with an icing made from powdered sugar mixed with egg, water or lemon juice.
• In place of icing, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar.
• Substitute the hazelnuts with chopped almonds or walnuts.

updated 2010-11-10 18:20:19

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The Polar Express Soundtrack

• "One only has to hear the last minute of the suite of Silvestri's score to long for more." -Mike BrennanSoundtrackNet: The Polar Express

• "'The Polar Express' is ambitious for sure, but the fact that its most sincere pieces are the six classics that make up its caboose is telling." -James Christopher MongerAllmusic: The Polar Express Review

updated 2010-07-18 00:13:16

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