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394.266: Jingle

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat! Celebrate Christmas with beauty.
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  • A background of an assortment of glass Christmas ornaments.
  • A blue glass bulb hangs on a nicely lit Christmas tree.
  • A cake for Christmas. Yes, that's cake, stacked high and decorated like a tree.
  • Almond candy cane cookies are a family favorite here. Make them yourself with this recipe: <br /> <br /> Classic Candy Cane Christmas Cookies<br /> 1 cup butter, softened<br /> 1 cup sifted powdered sugar<br /> 1 egg<br /> 1/2 teaspoon vanilla<br /> 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract<br /> dash salt<br /> 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br /> 10 to 12 drops red food coloring<br /> Glaze<br /> 1 cup powdered sugar<br /> 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract<br /> water<br /> INSTRUCTIONS<br /> <br /> In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg, extracts and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Remove half of dough from bowl. Add food coloring to remaining half; mix well. Wrap doughs separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 2 days.<br /> Shape teaspoonfuls of dough from each portion into 4-in. ropes. Place ropes side by side; press together gently and twist. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Curve one end to form a cane. Refrigerate for 5 minutes or until firm.<br /> Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pan to wire racks to cool completely.<br /> Mix glaze to desired consistency. Spread, dip, or drizzle over cookies. Yield: 3 dozen.
  • Antique bell glass Christmas ornament. Love the stripes.
  • Antique bell glass Christmas ornament. Love the stripes.
  • Apple Christmas ornament.
  • A selection of Christmas ornaments. Happy holidays!
  • A selection of Christmas ornaments. Happy holidays!
  • A selection of Christmas ornaments. Happy holidays!
  • A selection of Christmas ornaments. Happy holidays! Christmas apple!
  • A selection of Christmas ornaments. Happy holidays! Hope hides in the midst, along with a Christmas pickle.
  • A worker bundles a Christmas tree at the farm.
  • Celebrate Christmas with the famed German tradition: the Christmas Pickle!
  • Choo chooo! Here comes the Holiday Express Christmas Train!
  • Classic ornament of a winter church.
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