Tuesday 4

 Holiday Time

Hi. Welcome to the continuation of Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4, now hosted by Annie!!

This week it might be nice to focus on December and it's traditions.

1. The 7th is Pearl Harbor Day when a terrible sneak attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii destroyed many ships in the American fleet and convinced Congress to declare war.

President Roosevelt said, "Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." Yes, it should be infamous forever. How do you honor the memory of the men who died in this cowardly attack? Do you put out your flag on that day to remember the service men killed ?

We do put out a flag, it's a day of remembrance of so many heroes that fought for our freedom.  My Mother's first cousin, who was like a brother to her, was lost at sea.  She always remembered the last time he come for a visit before being shipped out.  It wasn't long after that his ship was attacked and his body was never recovered.

2. Many people begin baking, buying gifts, decorating for the upcoming holidays of Chanukah and Christmas. Do you bake or buy? What cookies and cakes are your favorite this time of year? Got a recipe to share?

My Momma made Brown Sugar Chews at Christmas, when I married and had children, I started making them every year, they became a tradition.  One of things my family looks forward to at Christmas.

Brown Sugar Chews

INGREDIENTS

1 egg

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

1⁄2 cup sifted flour

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1⁄ 4teaspoon baking soda

1 cup chopped nuts

DIRECTIONS

Beat egg.

Add sugar and vanilla.

Blend in dry ingredients.

Add nuts.

Pour into well greased 8 inch square pan.

Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Allow to cool completely before cutting.

This will be slightly soft when removed from oven.

3. December 15 is Bill of Rights day. The 18th begins Chanukah the Festival of Lights during which the light was rekindled in the desecrated temple in Jerusalem. The temple was cleansed and the light reentered it. The 21st is the Winter Solstice or first day of winter. What traditions, days, etc. have meaning for you in December? How about advent.. does it hold meaning for you?

Everything about Christmas has meaning for me.  First of all, celebrating the birth of our Savior is very special and important.  He came to save the world and He's going to do just that, very soon.  Time spent with family and friends, so wonderful ~ I look forward to these special times each year.

4. Christmas music is being played in stores during these December days. Does it play in your home? How excited are you for the upcoming holidays?

Christmas music plays often in our home, I never tire of the beautiful songs that bring glory to God. A Christian radio station in Houston has a Christmas in July event when they play Christmas Music all day.  I really enjoy that.  KSBJ 105.8 on my radio dial.

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Thanks for hosting Annie!

Until Next Time