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Don’t we always say this every year? I can’t believe that the year is almost over. And that means it’s almost Christmas. I’ve done several posts about Christmas. You can see them here, here, here, here, here and here. And if you’re looking for sources and even more ideas please check out the new […]

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Have you read any good, romantic novels for the Christmas season? Here's what's on The Reading Corner List at Estelle's! Christmas Eve 1894 Wrapped in a cloud of steam, the engine rolled to a stop, the screech of metal against metal filling the frosty air. Snow blew across the railway platform and around Meg’s calfskin walking boots. The weather definitely was not improving. She ordered tea with milk and sugar, eying the currant buns and sweet mincemeat tarts displayed beneath a bell jar. Later, perhaps, when her appetite returned. At the moment her stomach was twisted into a knot. “Anything else for you?” the cashier asked as she handed over the tea, steaming and fragrant. Meg was surprised to find her fingers trembling when she lifted the cup. “All I want is a safe journey home.” “On a day like this?” the round-faced woman exclaimed. “None but the Almighty can promise you that, lass.” I cannot wait to wrap up in a cozy chenille blanket, sip on a hot cappuccino and lose myself in a good holiday novella! We are also going to take a visit to a more romantic period of time. Every Christmas, my mother would take my sister and I to an old southern mansion located in the Belhaven district of Jackson, This home hosted a Christmas tea for the Ladies Auxiliary, of which my mother was a member. We dressed in red velvet dresses, little white tights and black patent mary janes. Our hair was styled and curled and we wore little white gloves. There is something about Victorian style homes that have fascinated me for years! Don't you just wonder what families live within those walls and the stories the house holds? The massive foyer and the drawing room were dressed to the nines! Every room, featured a grand fireplace, with the mantels decked in balsam fir. The scent in the air was of orange cloves and cinnamon. There was Christmas music playing throughout the house and beautiful ladies would offer you cups of spiced tea. We would follow mother closely, and tour each room, stopping to chat with familiar faces. Children were to be seen and not heard, during those times. We were in awe of the lavish decorations and delighted in hearing what everyone's plans were for the Christmas holiday! The kitchen was always warm and fragrant. Cooks were bustling about in their white coats and aprons barely giving notice to all the visitors! This is where I chose to linger a bit, and imagine that this what it was like to actually live here! Yes, the candles were lit and carefully watched. That warm vanilla scent was so welcoming. Pine, balsam and cranberries filled every crystal bowl! Beautifully wrapped Christmas gifts were presented to the hostess and carefully arranged under the numerous Christmas trees. These were gifts for the underprivileged children and the children who were orphaned. We were ushered to the grand formal dining room and were each given a little glass plate for our luncheon. There was a vast array of glorious food on display.... fresh clove-studded hams, turkey, little whippping cream biscuits, spiced pecans, pimento cheese straws, fresh fruits, cranberry chutney.... the list goes on and on! The women had hot coffee poured from silver urns and the children were presented with a tiny crystal cup of Christmas punch! And the grand finale was a steamed plum pudding drenched in a rich custard sauce! I will never forget the divine taste of that pudding! As you were leaving the house, you toured the back grounds. There was magic everywhere you looked. Wreaths adorned the windows with big red velveteen bows, large wicker furniture was placed for seating on the huge brick veranda and wrap around porch, Magnolia trees and camellia bushes were huge and had probably been growing there for many years! It was a time etched in my memory! That's all gone now. The home owner died and the house fell to a state of disrepair. Many of those old mansions in this area, were sold to attorneys who redesigned them for office space. I was never sure the story behind this favorite home of ours. It was torn down when I was in my early twenties. I remember driving by the home often and taking the time to remember all of the lovely Christmas teas we were a part of. See....you never know what stories reside in these old beauties. Those were joyous days of an Old-fashioned Christmas!

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Meine liebste Zeit im Jahr? Weihnachten. Genauer gesagt die Zeit ab Mitte November bis Ende Dezember. Das sind für mich die schönsten Wochen der Vorfreude und auch die Zeit in der normalerweise sehr viel Stress auf's Gemüt schlägt. Die vergangenen Jahre, als Angestellte, habe ich mir immer sehr fest vorgenommen diese Zeit zu geniessen. Und trotzdem habe ich es nie geschafft. Was dieses Jahr anders ist und ein paar persönliche Worte gibt es drüben auf dem Blog.

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Sure, you can string holiday lights on a tree... or you can break out and try some of these more offbeat ideas on decorating with holiday lights.

Because there’s just nothing cozier this time of year than a farmhouse Christmas home tour all lit up at night! I love everything about this time of year – the nostalgic decorations and holiday traditions, the beautiful blanket of snow outside our windows, the delicious treats, and celebrations with family + friends. One of my…

Here’s why you should be visiting the German Christmas markets. The truths, the trivia, the twinkling log cabins & the plentiful festive nibbles & tipples.

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....... what could be better to do while you are snowbound than to decorate the Christmas tree ? I love this time of year and can't wait to get to get started on our decorations. This year decorating the tree with Christmas music playing in the background while the snow fluttered down outside was pure magic ! I'm now feeling quite in the festive spirit !

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The enchanting smells of roasted almonds and chestnuts mulled wine, and rum punch fills the air. Hot chocolate, potato pancakes, and candied apples. Wooden Christmas ornaments and crystal angels. It’s all over Germany filled with festive decored huts, selling handcrafted goods, and…

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