WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 Spirit of Christmas PAGEB 3B There’s no place we’d rather be, Than here in this community. For there’s nothing that we’d rather do, Than to serve good folks like you! With best wishes and sincere thanks from the entire McDonald’s team. 1430 Live Oak • Marlin • 883-3824 Closed Christmas Day New Years Day open at 6:00 a.m. SERVING YOU HAS BEEN A REAL TREAT FOR US! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MANY THANKS! How Sweet It Is —To Know People Like You! BIG CREEK CONSTRUCTION BC Materials — Now selling concrete 1517 S. Old Temple Road Temple, Texas 76655 Merry Christmas from all of us at Jen’s Petal Patch 264 Coleman St. | Marlin (254)883-3576 www.jenspetalpatch.com To all our neighbors, customers and friends, we wish an awe-inspiring Christmas holiday filled with much harmony, laughter, peace and joy. Twin Lakes Ranch Realty Herman & Irene Zapalac 216 CR 181-Marlin • (254)803-5276 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Here’s wishing you the very best holiday season ever! WILLIAMS FEED STORE 228 Commerce Marlin 883-2331 MERRY CHRISTMAS Tis the season to let you know how much we appreciate your support Happy Holidays From Falls County District Attorney Jody Gilliam & Staff GLORY BE TO THE NEWBORN KING Thank you to our customers for your loyalty and support Young Optical Jane Young, Owner 226 Coleman • Marlin (254)883-3051 Happy Holidays from your Marlin Wal-Mart Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Clyde, Rosa, Kayla & Kelsey CLYDE CHANDLER Attorney at Law (254) 583-2927-Rosebud (254) 605-0888-Cameron from everyone at DREWS LUMBER COMPANY At this time of year, we’d like to extend our heartfelt holiday wishes to you and yours. 1001 N. Hwy Bus. 6, Marlin 883-5211 The custom of a Christmas tree, undecorated, is believed to have begun in Germany in the first half of the 700s. The earliest story relates how a British monk and missionary, St. Boniface, was preaching a sermon on the Nativity to a tribe of Germanic Druids, outside the town of Geismar. To convince the idolaters that the oak tree was not sacred and inviolable, the “Apostle of Germany,” fell one on the spot. Toppling, it crushed every shrub in its path except for a small fir sapling. A chance event can lend itself to numerous inter- pretations, and legend has it that Boniface, attempt- ing to win converts, interpreted the fir’s survival as a miracle, concluding, “Let this be called the tree of the Christ Child.” Subsequent Christmases in Germany were cel- ebrated by planting fir saplings. The history of the modern Christmas tree goes back to 16th century Germany. In Alsace (Elsass), dated 1561, states that, “no burgher shall have for Christmas more than one bush of more than eight shoes’ length.” The decorations hung on a tree in that time, the earliest we have evidence of, were “roses cut of many colored paper, apples, wafers, gilt, sugar.” Around Strasbourg, there was a widespread prac- tice of bring trees (evergreens, not necessarily a fir tree), into houses for decoration during Christmastide. The modern custom is also connected with the Paradise tree hung with apples, present in the medi- eval religious plays. The decorations could symbolize the Christian Hosts. Instead of trees, various wooden pyramidal struc- tures were also used. In 17th century, the Christmas tree spread through Germany and Scandinavia. Eventually, the tree was extensively decorated, first with candles and candies, then with apples and confections, later with anything glittering mass-pro- duced paraphernalia. The success of the Christmas tree in Protestant countries was enhanced by the legend, which attribut- ed the tradition to Martin Luther, himself. It is a wide- ly held belief that Martin Luther first added lighted candles to a tree. Walking toward his home one winter evening, composing a sermon, he was awed by the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens. To recapture the scene for his family, he erected a tree in the main room and wired its branches with lighted candles. In England, the tradition was made popular by the German Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. The German immigrants brought the Christ- mas tree to America in 17th century. Public outdoor Christmas trees with electric candles were introduced in Finland in 1906, and in the United States in 1912. The claim of the Pennsylvania Germans to have initiated the Christmas tree custom in America is un- disputed today. And, it’s in the diary of Matthew Zahm of Lan- caster, Pa., under the date Dec. 20, 1821, that the Christmas tree and its myriad decorations, received their first mention in the New World. The earliest Christmas tree Chocolate macaroons Ingredients: 4 ounces semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3 large egg whites 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup granulated white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups sweetened coconut Preparation: Gently melt the Chocolate in a double boiler or place a stainless steel bowl over a pan of water on low boil. Stir chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt and sugar together. Mix in the melted chocolate and coconut. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes to an hour. Overnight is also fine. If you are going to bake two sheets of choco- late macaroons at a time, then arrange the racks in your oven to divide it into thirds. For baking with one sheet at a time, put one of the oven racks in the center of the oven. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper or grease them with cooking spray. Drop batter by small mounds (about 1 tablespoon) and space them two inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. (a cookie scoop works well) Baking time is about 15 minutes or when the macaroons have a shiny appearance. If you are baking with two sheets at a time, switch baking pans from top to bottom racks halfway through the cooking time. If you are baking with one sheet at a time then rotate the pan halfway through the cook- ing time. This will ensure that the cookies cook more evenly. Remove from oven and place baking sheet on a wire rack to cool for ten minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheet and let cool completely on rack. Makes about 20 - 22 Macaroons
Spirit of Christmas.pg03
Mar 11, 2016
Â
Welcome message from author
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 Spirit of Christmas PAGEB 3B
There’s no place we’d rather be,Than here in this community.For there’s nothing that we’d rather do,Than to serve good folks like you!With best wishes and sincere thanks from the entire McDonald’s team.
1430 Live Oak • Marlin • 883-3824Closed Christmas Day
New Years Day open at 6:00 a.m.
SERVING YOU HAS BEEN A REAL TREAT FOR US!MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MANY THANKS!
HowSweetIt Is—To KnowPeople Like You!
BIG CREEKCONSTRUCTION
BC Materials — Now selling concrete1517 S. Old Temple Road
Temple, Texas 76655
Merry Christmas from all of us atJen’s Petal Patch
264 Coleman St. | Marlin(254)883-3576
www.jenspetalpatch.com
To all our neighbors, customers and friends, we wish an awe-inspiring
Christmas holiday fi lled withmuch harmony, laughter, peace and joy.
Twin Lakes Ranch RealtyHerman & Irene Zapalac
216 CR 181-Marlin • (254)803-5276
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Here’s wishing you the very best holiday season ever!WILLIAMSFEED STORE228 Commerce Marlin883-2331
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Tis the season to let you know how much we appreciate your support
Happy HolidaysFrom Falls County District Attorney Jody Gilliam & Staff
GLORY BE TO THE NEWBORN KING
Thank you to our customers for your loyalty and support
Young OpticalJane Young, Owner
226 Coleman • Marlin(254)883-3051
Happy Holidays
from your Marlin Wal-Mart
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
from Clyde, Rosa, Kayla & Kelsey
CLYDE CHANDLERAttorney at Law
(254) 583-2927-Rosebud(254) 605-0888-Cameron
from everyone at DREWS LUMBER COMPANY
At this time of year, we’d like to extend our heartfelt holiday
wishes to you and yours.
1001 N. Hwy Bus. 6, Marlin 883-5211
The custom of a Christmas tree, undecorated, is believed to have begun in Germany in the first half of the 700s.
The earliest story relates how a British monk and missionary, St. Boniface, was preaching a sermon on the Nativity to a tribe of Germanic Druids, outside the town of Geismar.
To convince the idolaters that the oak tree was not sacred and inviolable, the “Apostle of Germany,” fell one on the spot. Toppling, it crushed every shrub in its path except for a small fir sapling.
A chance event can lend itself to numerous inter-pretations, and legend has it that Boniface, attempt-ing to win converts, interpreted the fir’s survival as a miracle, concluding, “Let this be called the tree of the Christ Child.”
Subsequent Christmases in Germany were cel-ebrated by planting fir saplings.
The history of the modern Christmas tree goes back to 16th century Germany.
In Alsace (Elsass), dated 1561, states that, “no burgher shall have for Christmas more than one bush
of more than eight shoes’ length.”The decorations hung on a tree in that time, the
earliest we have evidence of, were “roses cut of many colored paper, apples, wafers, gilt, sugar.”
Around Strasbourg, there was a widespread prac-tice of bring trees (evergreens, not necessarily a fir tree), into houses for decoration during Christmastide.
The modern custom is also connected with the Paradise tree hung with apples, present in the medi-eval religious plays.
The decorations could symbolize the Christian Hosts.
Instead of trees, various wooden pyramidal struc-tures were also used.
In 17th century, the Christmas tree spread through Germany and Scandinavia.
Eventually, the tree was extensively decorated, first with candles and candies, then with apples and confections, later with anything glittering mass-pro-duced paraphernalia.
The success of the Christmas tree in Protestant countries was enhanced by the legend, which attribut-
ed the tradition to Martin Luther, himself. It is a wide-ly held belief that Martin Luther first added lighted candles to a tree.
Walking toward his home one winter evening, composing a sermon, he was awed by the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens.
To recapture the scene for his family, he erected a tree in the main room and wired its branches with lighted candles.
In England, the tradition was made popular by the German Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria.
The German immigrants brought the Christ-mas tree to America in 17th century. Public outdoor Christmas trees with electric candles were introduced in Finland in 1906, and in the United States in 1912.
The claim of the Pennsylvania Germans to have initiated the Christmas tree custom in America is un-disputed today.
And, it’s in the diary of Matthew Zahm of Lan-caster, Pa., under the date Dec. 20, 1821, that the Christmas tree and its myriad decorations, received their first mention in the New World.
The earliest Christmas tree
Chocolate macaroonsIngredients:4 ounces semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate,
chopped3 large egg whites1/4 cup cocoa powder3/4 cup granulated white sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups sweetened coconut
Preparation:Gently melt the Chocolate in a double boiler or
place a stainless steel bowl over a pan of water on low boil. Stir chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt and sugar together. Mix in the melted chocolate and coconut.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes to an hour. Overnight is also fine.
If you are going to bake two sheets of choco-late macaroons at a time, then arrange the racks in your oven to divide it into thirds. For baking with one sheet at a time, put one of the oven racks in the center of the oven.
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper or
grease them with cooking spray. Drop batter by small mounds (about 1 tablespoon) and space them two inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. (a cookie scoop works well)
Baking time is about 15 minutes or when the macaroons have a shiny appearance. If you are baking with two sheets at a time, switch baking
pans from top to bottom racks halfway through the cooking time. If you are baking with one sheet at a time then rotate the pan halfway through the cook-ing time. This will ensure that the cookies cook more evenly.
Remove from oven and place baking sheet on a wire rack to cool for ten minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheet and let cool completely on rack.
Makes about 20 - 22 Macaroons
Related Documents
