Christmas tradition No.1

Hello my friends.

 

The year is coming to its end so fast and Christmas is almost here. It is my favorite time of year, especially where I come from (Germany) Christmas has a long history with such beautiful traditions.

 

But, today I just want to share one of the Christmas traditions that I grew up with and I think it is just a great idea for kids and adults to make this time of year even more special and exciting.

 

I don't know if many of you ever heard of Christmas Calendar's. But, in Germany every kid and sometimes even grown-ups receive a Christmas Calendar on the first day of December.

 

Let me give you an idea of what I am talking about. The first picture shows the unfinished Christmas Calendars from my children, that their grandma made for them and mama has to fill, usually with chocolate or little tiny toys that fit in the sacks. And every day, the kids can open one sack until Christmas is here. I used to love it so much even if it was just chocolate, I could hardly wait until the next day.

 

 

Of course, as you can see there are just 3 sacks but I have 48 of them to fill and to hang on the little loops.

Besides that, if you are looking for the 25th sack, well, in Germany everybody is celebrating Christmas the evening of the 24th and not the 25th. But, I will share that story in a later post. Trust me, when it comes to Christmas I will write many, many posts and share my love for it.

But, see this is just one example of a Christmas calendar and there are so many more neat ideas how to do make one & believe me there is no limit to creativity. (Find them online or on Pinterest)

 

 LET'S CHECK THEM OUT!!!

 

What a great idea is this one. You could hang it in their rooms, (if you trust them ;), or high enough so they can't reach it), or even over the dining table.

 

 

I love, love, love the next one. It is so gorgeous, but probably a lot of work if you have to make more than one. 

 

 

Or if you don't have the time to make one yourself, just buy one. I saw similar chocolate calendars at IKEA for instance.

 

 

The next two are awesome and doable for more than one child.

 

 

And finally, here is one where the little surprises even get to peak out.

 

 

And again, trust me when I tell you, your kids will love it and it is so worth the time and effort you put in it. Just imagine the smiling face!!

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Desserts

I love desserts, especially on Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. So today I want to share some of my favorite Thanksgiving dessert ideas - if you need the recipe of one of them - just check Pinterest and you will find the link. So here we go. Enjoy - and start graving lol.

My absolute favorite one is sweet potato casserole with vanilla ice cream, omg there is nothing better.

 

I think the following apple pie looks delicious as well, and if cinnamon is added, wow!

 

 

A great idea are the banana pudding shots, which gives every guest their own portion. And it looks very neat.

 

 

Below are caramel cheesecake muffins. Very delicious.

 

 

Of course, pumpkin cream role is a great idea as well. And needs nothing with it.

 

 

Also a pecan pie is very delicious

 

 

The next two, are a great idea for the young guests.

 

And finally, if you want to present a variety of deserts, then this is a must-do table setting !

 



 

I hope you enjoyed exploring these ideas.