von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 25, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
Merry Christmas Today is the big day. It’s Christmas Day—and not the 1st day of Christmas as we call it in Germany! Were Father Christmas and Rudolf there in the night? I know, I know … the Christkind (the Christ child) is probably the gift bringer in your...
von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 24, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
’Twas the Night Before Christmas ‚Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there … Taken from...
von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 23, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread Shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit, called short because of the traditional ratio of one part sugar to two parts butter which lends a high-fat content to the dough. It’s simple to make. You only need three ingredients: butter,...
von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 22, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
With a Sprinkle of Cinnamon? The most popular drinks at Christmas are mulled wine (hot wine with spices) and eggnog. But I prefer hot chocolate and will be trying out different recipes. I’d like to add a touch of my favourite spices. Perhaps a sprinkle of...
von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 21, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
Kissing Under the Mistletoe Holly, ivy and mistletoe were originally used in pre-Christian times to ward off evil spirits—and are often used nowadays to decorate homes for Christmas. Who hasn’t heard of the custom of kissing under the mistletoe? But perhaps you also...
von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 20, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
O Little Town of Bethlehem I mentioned Christmas carols not long ago. Do you remember? Those special songs only sung at Christmas? Listen to the 30 greatest Christmas carols of all time. One of my favourites is number 9, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. Listening to them...
