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Christmas dinner, whether enjoyed on Christmas Eve or on Christmas day, is a time to gather together as family and friends to put aside all of the distractions of the holidays and concentrate on what is important. Good food happens to be an excellent way to do just that. The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today [...] Today, after sunset, begins the first day of the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah. It “. . .commemorates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish rebel army, over the Syrians in 165 B.C.E., as well as the subsequent rededication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem. Jews around the world celebrate with eight nights of merriment. [...] Going to the grocery store without a list, especially for an important holiday meal is always a bad idea. But, going early before things start to run out is a very good one. The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to create your grocery list from the recipes of the dishes you plan to prepare [...] A special Christmas meal is a great way to enjoy the blessings of the season together with family and friends. I personally prepare my family’s big Christmas meal on Christmas Eve. Part of this tradition comes from experiencing a Christmas meal while living in Poland. They ate at the sighting of the first star. There [...] You cannot beat a hearty, healthy meal in November where all you have to do is throw all of the ingredients together in 1 pot (or crockpot). Soups and stews also make great Football fare. Make Soup Sunday a part of your fall/winter meal planning! The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to consider starting [...] |
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