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Merry Christmas

Hope you have a wonderful day and a happy new year,

Tina

RT - Know a few of her Favorite Things

Find out and remember a few things that she/he likes.

Favorite color
Football team
Restaurant
Flower
Author

These answer can help you find him/her the perfect gift for any time of the year.

Have a wonderful holiday season,

Tina

History of Mistletoe

While out surfing the net I found this information about mistletoe on
http://www.merry-christmas.com/stories/mistletoe.htm



Thought it was interesting enough to share.

Mistletoe was often hung over the entrances to homes of the pagans in Scandinavian countries to keep out evil spirits. An old Scandinavian myth tells of the seemingly invulnerable god, Balder, who was struck down by a dart made from mistletoe. The tears of this mother, Frigga, became the white berries of the mistletoe, and it was decreed that the plant must never again be used as a weapon.

Frigga, who was the goddess of love, henceforth gave a kiss to anyone who passed under the mistletoe. It may be that our present custom of kissing under the mistletoe derives from this old legend.

Legend holds that the Druids, who were members of a pagan religious order in ancient Gaul, Briton and Ireland, held the mistletoe in such reverence that if enemies met under it in the forest, a truce was declared for the day. It was their belief that only happiness would enter a home when mistletoe hung over the door.

When the Yule season approached, the mistletoe was cut down from the sacred oaks by the Prince of the Druids who used a golden sickle. The mistletoe was distributed to the people who believed it possessed powers of the protection against sickness and evil. Later among Christians it came to symbolize the healing powers of Christ.


Hope you enjoy the holiday season and a cyber kiss of luck to all,

Tina

Other Stuff - Kitchen Fun

It's that time of year when we are spending lots of time in the kitchen.

Personally, I don't mind as long as I have people talking to me.

Luckily, my family likes to gather at the bar or help me fix the different treats which makes the chore a share experience that we all can enjoy.

Hope you are fun with family and friends.

Here's to a great new year,

Tina

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Food, Food, and More Food   The holiday is the season of cookies, cakes, candies, and special treats.   I've tried in the past to avoid them...
Tina

MMI - Will Roger's Quote

http://www.cmgww.com/historic/rogers/index.html

Saw a movie about Will Roger this weekend so thought I'd share one of his quotes and his website.

"Everyone is ignorant, only in different subjects."

"Nothing you can't spell will ever work."

"People are getting smarter nowadays; they are letting lawyers, instead of their conscience, be their guide."

"No man is great if he thinks he is."

"I guess truth can hurt you worse in an election than about anything that can happen to you."

Have a great week,

Tina

RT - Try a New Type of Food

If you enjoy eating out, why not try a new place?

Greek, mexican, irish, seafood... find a new restuarant and give it a go.

Who knows, it might become your favorite place to eat.

Mainly, just have fun.

Tina

The Beauty of a Rose

One of the really nice things about living in So. Cal.is that flowers bloom all year round.

Tina

WW - Golfing Adventure

With the morning's cooler, we decided to head out to the golf course in the afternoon. There are a lot more shadows and we didn't get in the whole 18, but we did get outside and had fun.

Hope you are having fun wherever you are,

Tina

New Recipe for Egg Nog

Found this new recipe. Plan on trying it out today. Will let you know how it went.

FESTIVE CREME EGGNOGG
1 c. milk
1 (7 oz.) jar Kraft Marshmallow Creme
6 eggs
1/4 c. rum
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz.) container (3 cups)
Cool Whip non-dairy
whipped topping, thawed
Ground nutmeg
Gradually add milk to marshmallow creme, mixing with electric mixer or wire whisk until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in rum and vanilla; fold in whipped topping. Chill. Mix well. Top with additional whipped topping and sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired. Approximately 10 (1/2 cup) servings. Preparation time: 15 minutes plus chilling. Variation: Substitute 1 teaspoon rum extract for rum.


Enjoy,

Tina