Understanding the Holiday of Kwanzaa

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Kwanzaa is an African heritage holiday which was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. Kwanzaa is celebrated through singing, speaking, dancing, and reciting just as is done in traditional African heritage celebrations on the continent of Africa. Kwanzaa is build on seven principles which are collectively known as “Nguzo Saba.” These seven principles are: [...]

Spiced Apple Butter Roll

What You Need: 3 eggs, separated 1 C flour, divided 1/2 C + 1 T sugar, divided 2 t cinnamon 1 t baking powder 1 t ginger 1 t cloves 1/4 t baking soda 1/4 C butter, melted 1/4 C molasses 2 T water 1 T confectioners’ sugar 2 C prepared apple butter How to [...]

The Company Holiday Party – A Winter Wonderland

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By Don Crass If your company holiday parties have become a little ho hum over the years, perhaps it is time to shake things up a bit. Consider adopting a theme to help this year’s party to be the best yet. Spread the word that this year’s party is “A Winter Wonderland” and let the [...]

Backyard Snow Activities for Children

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By Nicole Dean You look outside and see a beautiful blanket of white snow covering the ground. Your children are inside getting more and more restless as the morning progresses. The next time this happens, turn off the TV, bundle up the kids, and head outside for some old-fashioned fun in the snow. Snowman Who [...]

Savory Peach Ham

What You Need: 1/4 C ketchup 1 T brown sugar 1 T cider vinegar 2 t Worcestershire sauce 1 t + 2 T canola oil 1/4 t pepper 4 (4 oz ea) ham slices, boneless and fully cooked 1 (8.5 oz) can sliced peaches, drained How to Make It: Pour the ketchup into a small [...]

Christmas Eve Games

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You don’t often think to play games on Christmas Eve, but playing a game or two can be a lot of fun. One fun game is ideally suited for anxious children, but could also be for adults, if you want to add some fun for gift giving. For children, this is a way to make [...]

Christmas Cookies – Bake a Tasty Holiday Treat

By Thomas O Donovan Bake a tasty holiday treat today The sweet aroma of baking Christmas cookies is a telltale sign that the holidays have arrived. And while the weather outside might be frightful, a cookie right out of the oven can warm your heart. [ad#Google Adsense] Holiday baking is an activity that is often [...]

Family Holiday Memories

Family Holiday Memories is filled with activities for your family for Christmas. Create holiday spirit right from the start. Grow closer as a family while giving strong values about things like giving, empathy, and thoughtfullness. Rein in the season while having fun the whole time. Make the holidays last much longer than just one day. [...]

How to Set the Table for Christmas Dinner : Name Tags for Christmas Dinner Party

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Thanksgiving Pumpkin Yeast Rolls

What You Need: 1 (1/4oz.) pkg. active dry yeast 1/3 C sugar, divided 3/4 C milk, lukewarm 7 C all-purpose flour 1 tsp. fresh nutmeg, grated 1 tsp. salt 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces 1 lg. egg, slightly beaten 2 C pumpkin puree 1 lg. egg yolk only 1 [...]