Thursday, December 2, 2010

"ADVENT" A TIME TO REMEMBER

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Our first Advent Calendar sent from Germany in the 1950s

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                  The anticipation to open the last door is still
                   vivid in my memory to this day
                    on day 24 the largest door opened to reveal
                   the Baby Jesus in the manger!





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 After the WWII bombing in Berlin not much remained for
my Mother my Grandmother and my Uncle
 
But some pieces that did make it are still being
used on our present traditional Advent Wreath
 
A beloved Mushroom Man, "Gluecks Pilz Mann" a Candy cane,
 a Santa, "Weihnachtsmann" an "Elf " pretty bells and 4 tin candle clips
 

The late Famous Illustrator  TASHA TUDOR gave us
many years of examples
for  "OLD FASHIONED" CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
She contributed the most delightful series of
pictures and stories that you can still enjoy
in books such as: "Take Joy", "The Night Before Christmas",
"The Corgiville Christmas",  the"Book of Christmas", and many many more !
(Tasha looks so very much like my Grandmother "Omi")

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 My heart is warmed when I see the lighting of the Advent Wreath
in some of her wonderful books and Christmas cards.
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It reminds me of the time spent with my German Mother and Family
around our Advent Wreath honoring the memory of the birth of the SAVOUR.........EMMANUEL (
God with us)
 
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And the angel said unto them,
Fear not for, behold, I bring you good tidings
of great joy, which shall be to ALL people

For unto you is born this day in the city of Da'vid
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord
                                          St Luke 2:10-11   
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But while he thought on these things, behold an angel of the
Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying.
Jo'seph, though son of Da'vid fear not to take unto thee
Ma'ry thy wife: for that which is concieved in her
is of the Holy Ghost    
 St Mathew 1:20 

Nativity Scene Stock Photo - 5787136

Now all this was done, that it
might be fulfilled which was spoken of
the Lord by the prophet, saying,
BEHOLD A VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD
AND BRING FORTH A SON, AND THEY SHALL
CALL HIS NAME EM -MAN'U-EL, which
being INTERPRETED is God with us.( Isa 7:14)
                                                           St Mathew 1:22-23

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Learn about the Candy Cane:
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BUTTERCUP says: "PLEASE do not
eat GOOSE at CHRISTMAS"!
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Favorite Holiday "Receipts"
 


GERMAN "ROT KOHL MIT AEPFEL"
(RED CABBAGE and Apples )
 
one med head shredded Red Cabbage
1/2 cup Apple Cider vinegar
(Braggs)
2 tsp  salt
2 heaping scoops of natural Brown Sugar
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3 tablespoons real Maple Syrup
about 1/4 lb bacon diced well
1 large tart apple finely chopped  (peeled)
1 Lg thinly sliced onion
 4-8 whole allspice cloves
1 bay leaf
Black pepper ( fresh ground is best)1/4 tsp onion powder
 about 1/2 cup apple juice
and equal parts pure water
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Put shredded Cabbage into a bowl with the
Sugar and Salt and set a side for an hour
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Meanwhile in a lg heavy iron fry pan (if you have one)
Saute the Bacon (not quite to the crisp point)
add the chopped Apple (cook till tender)
Then add the sliced onion
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Drain off the brine from the cabbage
and then add to the "cooking" bacon mixture 
Exchange the mixture to a good heavy cooking pot
add the juice and water
maple syrup 
and remaining Spices
and cook on Low till tender
(and most of liquid is cooked away)

 
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RAW CRANBERRY & ORANGE RELISH
 
1 Packager Raw Cranberries
1 Lg  fresh Naval Orange
1 c Raw Cane Sugar
1 pk orange flavored gelatin(optional) 
put into a blender and chop
till  a desirable consistency
let stand in the refrigerator for a day before serving
(you will need a second orange for garnish)
 
 
 
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Beloved, I wish above all things
that thou mayest prosper
and be in health,
even as thy soul prospereth.
3 John 1:2
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HAPPY DAYS at the BLEAT'N HUM BAA FARM' N FIBER
(in found memory of Sammy the Suffolk, Nino the Llama and May the Angora Goat)
many good years spent with us
 (picture by Teresa Trank)
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ENJOY, " TAKE JOY" 
REMEBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!! 
 
 
 
 


 Christmas Wreaths 

   (from: http://www.eldrbarry.net/mous/saint/xmastree.htm )

 

 The Advent Wreath is a Lutheran custom that originated in Eastern Germany. They are round as a symbol of God's eternity and mercy, and of evergreens as symbols of God's "everlastingness" and our immortality. Green is also the Church's color of hope and new life. Four candles, three purple or violet that represent penance, sorrow, and longing expectation and one rose or pink that represents the hope and coming joy are placed within to represent the four weeks of Advent. Wreaths are an ancient symbol of victory and symbolize the "fulfillment of time" in the coming of Christ and the glory of His birth. 

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7 comments:

  1. Oh my what wonderful memories~~~~~ noticed you became a follower. Had to come and meet you......and yes I love JESUS and know HIM personally! Thank you so for asking! I will come back and visit!

    Hugs, Linda
    Prairie Flower Farm

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  2. Dear Linnie,

    Love your tradition of putting old treasured family things on your Advent Wreath! What a pretty display you have of all your gathered Advent Calendars!

    Thank you for entering our Yellowware Bowl Giveaway and for putting our banner on your blog.

    The Editors at The Corgyncombe Courant,
    Diane and daughter Sarah

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  3. thanks for coming and visiting me over at my blog! so nice to meet you!! You have a sweet little blog with wonderful pictures ~I look forward to following ~Love Heather

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  4. Linnie~
    Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment at The Reading Room! I am so glad you are getting to know George MacDonald! I love his books edited by Michael Phillips. He wrote a couple of childrens' books also!
    What a delightful blog you have! And so many of the things here remind me of my German Grandmother ~ she raised me on their little farm! I vividly remember her making Rot Kohl! I have never made it ~ I didn't like it bake then, but I will take your recipe and try it again as my taste buds have 'matured'! :~P
    Oh, your Advent Calendars are wonderful! I have just a couple of my Grandmother's Christmas ornaments ~ they are precious to me!
    Thank you for following some of my blogs! I love making new friends!
    Christmas Blessings!

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  5. My husband and I were delighted to see you have the same giant red cook pot that we enjoy at our home. He says your cabbage/apple recipe sounds delicious ( we love red cabbage) and he will give it a go.
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful traditions.
    A fellow believer,
    Christie
    From Grammy's House

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  6. So, my dear husband made red cabbage with apples..minus the brown sugar and bacon due to his diet...and it was delicious!!! Thank you for posting such an inspiring dish!!

    Many hugs from your friend,
    Christie

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  7. Christie,
    I'm so glad that you and your Husband were able to enjoy one of my favorite (healthy) dishes.
    My Grandmother "Omi" would be thrilled, because it was famously
    hers! ;-)
    Hugs~ Linnie

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