Getting Ready for Christmas

I am sure that I am not the only one not ready for Christmas Eve and Christmas.

A lot of those undone things are associated with childhood memories of past Christmas seasons. Things that come to my mind that I haven’t done in several years, that were always a part of childhood Christmas memories include homemade peanut brittle, popcorn balls, divinity, homemade fudge and caramels.

I almost forgot shortbread. That was always the cookie dough used for cutout cookies. I can’t even remember if it tasted that much different than the sugar cookie dough now used for decorated cookies. Don’t forget the bowl of nuts, complete with a nut cracker and nut picks that often sat in a very convenient place. I think it was a grandparent’s job to crack walnuts for the young ones.

Treasure your memories and the meaning of Christmas while you enjoy the Christmas season.