12/2/09

STORYTIME: Santa´s Stocking -- Part 1


A long time ago there was a little girl. She was a good little girl, always helping her mother around the house, doing her homework and chores and happy all around. She loved all seasons of the year, but she became especially happy when winter came about because that meant only one thing: Christmas! She loved putting up her Christmas tree, hanging her stocking and baking cookies. She loved the smell of Christmas goods in bakeries and the department store windows beautifully decorated. There was one thing about Christmas that she enjoyed very much, and that was going to the mall to visit Santa Claus. Soon the day came and her mother and father put on her coat and scarf and took her to see that very special fellow. The line was huge! As she patiently waited for her turn a thought came into her mind: Santa Claus gives presents to all the children in the world, but who gives a Christmas present to Santa?


(More tomorrow, come visit us for part 2 of Santa´s Stocking)

DAILY RECIPE: Christmas Cookies

2 sticks butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 egg
Colored sprinkles


Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add baking powder and flour. Add extracts and egg. Blend well. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight. Roll out dough with rolling pin (use flour if dough is sticky) to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired Christmas shapes. Decorate with sprinkles and bake in 350°F oven for 8 minutes or until golden.

TIP OF THE DAY

Listen to holiday music while in your car. Your entire family will get into the holiday spirit.