Christmas Countdown - 2011

Christmasstar · May 25, 2011

MerryCarey said:
It's a noun, not a verb! Kinklings are pastries that are traditionally made and eaten on Shrove Tuesday. They're deep-fat fried (like donuts), then coated with powdered sugar. (You shake 'em in a brown paper bag with powdered sugar in it.) The origin seems to be German Fastnachts---Frederick County was settled by German immigrants in the 1700s. I've got a recipe at home somewhere if anyone's interested. I've never seen nor heard of them outside of Frederick County, MD, and I sure do miss 'em when the Lenten season rolls around.

Next you'll be wanting to know about belsnickling ...
.

thanks for explaining that, when can I come over for some? cheesy

So I was sitting here wondering, what is belsnickling?

Christmasstar · May 25, 2011

MerryCarey said:
Yep, I think you've got her covered, CS!

Great! I certainly do not want anyone to be left out of a Christmas party!!! cheesycheesycheesy

Christmasstar · May 25, 2011

judesmama said:
Bah - not even June and I'm already sick of the heat!!!!!!

I was whining about the rain the other day when a friend stopped me, reminded me of all the destruction and loss of lives around the world because of storms and earthquakes, and then wanted to know why I was not more thankful all we had was a little extra rain?
What would we do without friends to keep our lives in perspective?

xmas365 · May 25, 2011

Christmasstar said:
I went on our family website and posted reminders for our family Christmas party starting in July.(one a month until Dec 17 when the big event arrives) I figured since it was Christmas in July anyway it would be a good time to start!
I have a sister in law who claims she does not get enough notice, so what do you think, did she get enough notice or what this year!

It's like the people who say Christmas came up to fast and say they are unable to get all their shopping done. The date never changes for that. cheesy

xmas365 · May 25, 2011

judesmama said:
Bah - not even June and I'm already sick of the heat!!!!!!

Ditto!

MerryCarey · May 25, 2011

Christmasstar said:
thanks for explaining that, when can I come over for some? cheesy

You'll have to travel to Frederick next Shrove Tuesday, I'm afraid ... they're out of season now, and I'm here in the kinkling-less land of New England ... wish I could find someplace that would ship me a dozen next season.

Christmasstar said:
So I was sitting here wondering, what is belsnickling?

:mrgreen: Might be a good subject for a blog or a podcast ... I never participated myself, but it's long been a tradition in Frederick. The word derives from "Pelz Nichol" (translation: Nicholas in fur), a variation on Saint Nicholas. Here's a description from the City of Frederick website's calendar of events. (I understand other places, like West Virginia, have different definitions/traditions of belsnickling. Frederick's version sounds like the reverse of trick-or-treating!)

"Belsnickling"
Description: A German tradition here in Frederick, Belsnicklers wear festive masks and travel to homes passing out candies and nuts to homes during Christmastime. Share in this tradition and create your own Belsnickling mask at the [C. Burr Artz] Library!

xmas365 · May 25, 2011

Good afternoon,

Well, I ended up calling out sick today, I don't think I slept more than one hour at a time last night, just feeling lousy with pressure in my head and sore throat. LC is home also, he is doing better today but I just wanted him to rest up a little more to make sure he is okay. I was folding laundry this morning and I noticed the movie called Christmas Story was on demand. It was the Finnish movie from 2007. I watched it and it was a really good movie, it was dubbed in English, which is a little annoying when the lips don't match the words, but even 3 year old LC couldn't stop watching it. I highly recommend it. Hoping my Bruins close out the series tonight so they can face the Vancouver Canucks for the Stanley Cup next week.

Have a great :rudolph: Day!

GO B's!!

xmas365 · May 25, 2011

I should have added this in my last post but here is the trailer for "Christmas Story"

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xmas365 · May 25, 2011

MerryCarey said:
Next you'll be wanting to know about belsnickling ...
.

I am still trying to figure out what fahrvergnugen meant cheesy

Christmasstar · May 25, 2011

MerryCarey said:
You'll have to travel to Frederick next Shrove Tuesday, I'm afraid ... they're out of season now, and I'm here in the kinkling-less land of New England ... wish I could find someplace that would ship me a dozen next season.

:mrgreen: Might be a good subject for a blog or a podcast ... I never participated myself, but it's long been a tradition in Frederick. The word derives from "Pelz Nichol" (translation: Nicholas in fur), a variation on Saint Nicholas. Here's a description from the City of Frederick website's calendar of events. (I understand other places, like West Virginia, have different definitions/traditions of belsnickling. Frederick's version sounds like the reverse of trick-or-treating!)

"Belsnickling"
Description: A German tradition here in Frederick, Belsnicklers wear festive masks and travel to homes passing out candies and nuts to homes during Christmastime. Share in this tradition and create your own Belsnickling mask at the [C. Burr Artz] Library!

xmas365 said:
Good afternoon,

thanks! cheesy

Christmasstar · May 25, 2011

xmas365 said:
I should have added this in my last post but here is the trailer for "Christmas Story"

[youtube_browser]xJwwHUNyVkI[/youtube_browser]

looking forward to seeing it! Thanks for sharing that, I had not heard of that movie yet.

RadioJonD · May 25, 2011

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Seawaters · May 25, 2011

Yummo! Of course, I want the recipe!

MerryCarey said:
It's a noun, not a verb! Kinklings are pastries that are traditionally made and eaten on Shrove Tuesday. They're deep-fat fried (like donuts), then coated with powdered sugar. (You shake 'em in a brown paper bag with powdered sugar in it.) The origin seems to be German Fastnachts---Frederick County was settled by German immigrants in the 1700s. I've got a recipe at home somewhere if anyone's interested. I've never seen nor heard of them outside of Frederick County, MD, and I sure do miss 'em when the Lenten season rolls around.

Next you'll be wanting to know about belsnickling ...
.

Seawaters · May 25, 2011

Oh, yes, belsnickling!! Dunno!!

MerryCarey said:
It's a noun, not a verb! Kinklings are pastries that are traditionally made and eaten on Shrove Tuesday. They're deep-fat fried (like donuts), then coated with powdered sugar. (You shake 'em in a brown paper bag with powdered sugar in it.) The origin seems to be German Fastnachts---Frederick County was settled by German immigrants in the 1700s. I've got a recipe at home somewhere if anyone's interested. I've never seen nor heard of them outside of Frederick County, MD, and I sure do miss 'em when the Lenten season rolls around.

Next you'll be wanting to know about belsnickling ...
.

Seawaters · May 25, 2011

And with this post, Christmasstar is poster #11,000. What a great number!!! And for her efforts, she wins a blank report card that she can fill out herself and show her kids how great she did in school!!!

Christmasstar said:
I was whining about the rain the other day when a friend stopped me, reminded me of all the destruction and loss of lives around the world because of storms and earthquakes, and then wanted to know why I was not more thankful all we had was a little extra rain?
What would we do without friends to keep our lives in perspective?

Christmasstar · May 25, 2011

Seawaters said:
And with this post, Christmasstar is poster #11,000. What a great number!!! And for her efforts, she wins a blank report card that she can fill out herself and show her kids how great she did in school!!!

yeah! I always wanted to be an A++ student!!

happyelf · May 25, 2011

Just wondered do any of you guys work in Schools in the US? Particularly those that use mobile devices as part of classroom activities.

I work for an education company and run the product trials (freebies!) Happy to add you to my list and send you some apps.

Have spent the last hour on the phone to a school in Missouri and I'm now off to bed - big stretch.

Enjoy the rest of your day!
Naomi:cry:

MerryCarey · May 25, 2011

xmas365 said:
Good afternoon,

Well, I ended up calling out sick today, I don't think I slept more than one hour at a time last night, just feeling lousy with pressure in my head and sore throat. LC is home also, he is doing better today but I just wanted him to rest up a little more to make sure he is okay.

Seawaters said:
Oh, yes, belsnickling!! Dunno!!

Here's your answer:

MerryCarey said:
:mrgreen: Might be a good subject for a blog or a podcast ... I never participated myself, but it's long been a tradition in Frederick. The word derives from "Pelz Nichol" (translation: Nicholas in fur), a variation on Saint Nicholas. Here's a description from the City of Frederick website's calendar of events. (I understand other places, like West Virginia, have different definitions/traditions of belsnickling. Frederick's version sounds like the reverse of trick-or-treating!)

"Belsnickling"
Description: A German tradition here in Frederick, Belsnicklers wear festive masks and travel to homes passing out candies and nuts to homes during Christmastime. Share in this tradition and create your own Belsnickling mask at the [C. Burr Artz] Library!