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Christmas Dinner Recipe: Cranberry and Plum Sauce – Every Christmas dinner deserves the sharp tangy flavour of fresh cranberry sauce, made that little bit special with the addition of some plums and a dash of port. To create the perfect accompaniment follow the recipe below. Ingredients * 250g cranberries (fresh) * 340g plums in syrup * 2 oranges (zested and juiced) * 1 cinnamon stick * 1 tsp all spice powder * 2 tbsp caster sugar * Generous splash of port Method 1. Combine all of the above and simmer for 1 hour until thick and sticky — add more port if required. You could add more sugar as well if you find this too tart but we are not trying to make cranberry jam here; the tartness works well against the richness of the turkey and ham. 2. Remember to watch over the sauce as it cooks, stirring every so often, so that it doesn’t stick. 3. When sauce is ready take off heat and allow to cool before transferring to a serving dish. MORE OF MARGARET’S WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS DINNER * Crispy Roast Potatoes * Glazed Ham * Delicious Stuffing * The Perfect Roast Turkey

www.judgmentofparis.com IMPROVED VIDEO Celtic Woman, starring the incomparable Chloe Agnew, performs ”Carol of the Bells” at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Washington, DC, on December 3rd, 2009. I first discovered Chloe on the plus-size modelling fashion site www.judgmentofparis.com Chloe is not only a brilliant singer and incredibly talented performer, but also a positive role model for young women today – showing them that they don’t need to be anorexic to be beautiful and successful, but can be even more gorgeous at a naturally curvy size.

since all grandmothers are gone now and i wasn’t old enough to lear cooking from them, i would love a great christmas pudding recipe that i can enjoy and pass on to my childre. please take pity on me. thanks to all who take the time to answer my questions and a recipe for a good rack of lamb would be very much appreciated to.

Originally posted 2010-10-15 13:37:35.

Full Album available at www.celticchristmasmusic.org or download at iTunes and Amazon.com, simply search for “Inner Splendor Christmas Music.” Inner Splendor Media’s “In The Spirit of Peace” is a stirring, mystical, richly textured collection of classic Christmas melodies and new holiday music, performed by some of the British Isles most accomplished musicians. This one-of-a-kind song cycle wraps the familiar melodies of Christmas around a Celtic musical foundation, with Ann Malone and Sarah Warwick’s vocals augmented by traditional Gaelic instruments like the Uilleann Pipes and the Bodhran. You’ll hear classic Christmas music as you never have before, with driving rhythms, hypnotic vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumental performances. To create “In The Spirit of Peace,” Ann Malone, Alan Reekie and Rob Smith assembled a group of Irish and Scottish musicians with lifelong passions for their homeland’s music. The ensemble imbues each song with the weight, power and character of the Celtic musical tradition, which was born in India and traveled through Romania, Eastern Europe and France before blossoming in Ireland and Scotland. Delicate, driving, melodic and spiritual, “In The Spirit of Peace” is a tapestry of sound that will enrich your entire winter. As a whole, “In The Spirit of Peace” encompasses a wide musical range, drawing upon the full spectrum of the musical tradition from which it springs forth. Among classics like “O Holy Night,” “Little Drummer Boy” and …

• Holiday tray depicting Santa leaving gifts; measures 15-1/4 by 6-1/2 inches
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This historical and traditional pattern, Old British Castles, is certainly one of the best known patterns from Johnson Brothers and has been in production since 1930. This holiday, indulge in the many joys of teh season, including a table beautifully set with Old Britain Castles Pink Christmas. This charming Victorian-style pattern now features pink and spruce green designs – perfect for a festive gathering as well as a simulate plate of cookies for Santa. Th… More >>

Johnson Brothers Old Britain Castles Pink Christmas Rectangular Tray with Santa

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• Measures 10 inches in diameter
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Product Description
This historical and traditional pattern, Old British Castles, is certainly one of the best known patterns from Johnson Brothers and has been in production since 1930. This holiday, indulge in the many joys of teh season, including a table beautifully set with Old Britain Castles Pink Christmas. This charming Victorian-style pattern now featuring pink and spruce green designs will make any holiday table instantly merry. A stunning statement for a fabulous meal…. More >>

Johnson Brothers Old Britain Castles Pink 10-Inch Christmas Green Tree Dinner Plate

The Christ Child’s Lullaby is a traditional celtic folk Christmas carol from the Hebrides Islands. The carol is sung on this video by Kathy Mattea. Merry Christmas and make someone’s Christmas Merry! God bless.

40th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk. Alexandria, VA. Sat., Dec. 4, 2010 Music excerpt:Track 12 – “New Year’s Day/On Christmas Night” (Guitar) performed by Al Petteway on acoustic guitar from the recording “A Scottish Christmas” (MM215, Maggie’s Music) For more information or to purchase the CD: www.maggiesmusic.com.

Winter images set to Enya’s beautiful song, “Christmas Secrets.”