Light in the Darkness
We’ve been dealt a December like no other, and my thoughts and prayers are with those of you who are picking up the pieces of your plans and are trying to shape them into something joyful. Two Decembers ago, our new born baby was recovering from open heart surgery, following a diagnosis of major heart defects. Stranded in a hospital many miles away was so far from the cosy Christmas I had been anticipating; we were desperate to take Leon home. Our dark Decembers reflect
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Vanocni Cukrovi (Christmas Sugar)
Czech Christmas Cookies Ingredients 1 2/3 cups, 250g,1 0oz butter (softened) 3/4 cup, 111g, 4 1/2oz sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups, 600g, 24oz, Plain flour Decorations: jar of jam, Nutella, melted chocolate, nuts, confectioner's sugar and colours not forgetting a little spritz of glitter Method Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C/Gas 4. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until co
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Thoughts for Advent
I recently read an Advent Article from Penelope Wilcock (who lives in Hastings), in it she talks about the Churches oldest hymn as a third Century Greek Vesper called ’Phos Hilaron’ Phos means bearer of light (phosphorus) Hilaron means Joyful (Hilarity) The hymn opens with the words: “Hail gladdening light, of His pure glory poured out, who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest, Holiest of Holies, Jesus Christ our Lord.” It was traditionally sung in the evening at the kindl
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