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by Christine Burgmer | Dec 8, 2014 | Allgemein |
Holly, with its spiky leaves and red berries, has been traditionally connected to Christmas for centuries. In fact it was considered unlucky not to have holly in the house at Christmas. It was hung around the doors and windows to keep away evil spirits, goblins,...
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by Christine Burgmer | Dec 7, 2014 | Allgemein |
We spoke about Christmas cards a few days ago, and how we love to send out Christmas greetings. So what exactly can we write? Here are a few examples I’ve collected for you: We wish you a merry Christmas and all the best for the coming year. Christmas greetings...
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by Christine Burgmer | Dec 6, 2014 | Allgemein |
It’s difficult to create that magical environment for Christmas without fairy lights. They are the ‘Lichterketten’ you’ll find on Christmas trees, although we now see them all over the house and even outside in the trees and bushes. Children in...
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by Christine Burgmer | Dec 5, 2014 | Allgemein |
Eggnog is a liqueur made with milk or cream, sugar and raw eggs, spices and brandy, rum or bourbon. It is traditionally drunken around Christmas – perhaps more in the US than in the UK? I’ve never liked this drink, but if you’d like to make it...
by Christine Burgmer | Dec 4, 2014 | Allgemein |
What would Christmas be without its decorations? Christmas lights on the high streets are generally switched on in the UK in November. And people start putting up their decorations in their homes in early December. You’ll see the outside of homes decorated with...
by Christine Burgmer | Dec 3, 2014 | Allgemein |
My Christmas preparations usually start with the making of the Christmas cake about six weeks before Christmas. It’s a fruit cake (link to bbc.co.uk), fed with brandy, covered with marzipan and icing, and then decorated with ribbons, marzipan trimmings and...
