According to Mommadog the first Ginger Bread House was made in Germany when Brothers Grimm, who was a childrens story writer, made this tasty house popular in his Fairy Tale Hansel and Gretel. Ginger bread itself, the main building material in the construction of the GBH, can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians who used it for ceremonial purposes. I have no idea what type of ceremonies those Greeks had but I do know what the Gingerbread Man puts on his bed, no not crumbs, cookie sheets. By the 19th Century the Settlers from Northern Europe brought this tradition to the New World. Share the fun and joy of building a Gingerbread House this Season.
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Origin of The Ginger Bread House
Christmas Magic
Thanks to Chris Martin, Christmas Magic has a new look. You will notice that Chris has a little bit of magic himself with his Gingerbread ideas. We are very excited with the new look and it will grow and change each year and any ideas are welcome. Either email, call, or stop in with any suggestions. It’s hard to see the Ginger Bread Man in the far opening however he is there and always with a smile. Let us learn from him the importance of a smile and if you really want to make a difference in the world give smiles away everyday especially on days that may be a little bumpy for you. You will be amazed how your attitude will change. If you want to know more about Christmas Magic, call 724 898 1053 or email mikie@costumesforsanta.com May all your Days be Filled with Good Memories, Elf Lar
Santa Has A New Suit
Santa has a new Suit which has a wide collar and brass buttons. Well, it’s not really new as it is an old time look with a new style wide collar. Santa wants you all to be like him this year and spread joy and love around the Planet. Here is a video of Santa’s new suit http://www.costumesforsanta.com/nostalgic-santa-suit-p-494.html
Peace and Love,
Elf Larry
Smiles Are Growing
Elf Jean is still on her Smile Mission. As you can see the smiles are growing around the Country, one at a time each day and plans are under way to go global and just see how far a smile can go. Start today, Give a smile a day away to a stranger, doesn’t have to be on a stick. A real, great, big, wild and crazy smile has more magic then you realize. A smile actually stimulates the thymus gland and fires it up to zap foreign cells, desease, and infections. The thymus gland is one of the first organs to be impacted by stress, so Smile, Smile, Smile. If you really want to go out on a limb (see picture) stretch it into “Laughter”.
Laughter & Peace, Elf Larry
Santa is Not Moving
There is a rumor that Santa was moving from the North Pole due to the recent concern over the current Global Climate Change challanges. Santa said, in an interview with Joe Freeze of the Daily Polar News, “With the current growing efforts of folks around the world to save the earth, I have decided to keep kool and make the rounds as I have for many, many years. Let’s all work together and make this a loving, healthy, peaceful planet”.
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Smile Charisma
Elf Jean is giving smiles away, one each day to someone, for a total of 100 days. The person receiving the smile can keep it, pass it on, or whatever. A smile is an indication that laughter is a possibility. Did you know that people who smile are improving their health. Keep smiling .
Peace and Snow
There is a peaceful quality of Snow that is hard to explain. This is one of the reasons why Santa and his reindeer hang out and play in it. Each flake has a different structure and as they fall to the earth there is not a whisper, then they lightly touch down and all join together to form this soft, silent, peaceful blanket that seems to go on forever. Let us all take notice and perhaps we can become like the Snow.
Peace and Love,
Elf Larry
Mint Julep Recipe (The Very Best Award Winning)
Make a simple syrup 16.3 hours before making Julep. Heat 1 part H2O w/ 1 part high quality organic sugar, just as it is about to boil add Select mint leaves, (3 1/2 leaves to each 1/4 cup of H2O that you use) and Immediately remove from heat and let steep 2.877 minutes . Gently squeeze mint leaves and remove, put in small clean bottle w/ lid and refrigerate. 16.3 hours later remove from refrigerator and measure 1.283 teaspoon of the syrup into a silver mint julep glass that has chilled in the freezer for 6 hours. ( If longer then 6 hours, you run the risk of Refersmell) Add .248 teaspoon of the organic sugar, 6 large mint leaves, and muddle gently to extract fresh mint nector (sugar acts a gentle abrasive) Add hand cracked ice (Hold filtered H2O ice cubes in your hand and crack with large spoon, spoon in right hand) . Fill ice to over the top of glass, slowly add only, and that is only, beautiful Bourbon, fill 3/4 full, then add 12 drops filtered water, top off with Bourbon. Add 2 short bar straws ( allows your nose to be next to the mint when you sip). Top off with a tiny bouquet of fresh mint. Before drinking, admire the frosted art in front of you. Recipe by Ben, Larry, and Ron..3.5 years of research
Santa Believes In Flying Saucers
Santa took this picture of a flying saucer while cruising in the Spring near Mars Pa. If you look real close you may see a few Peeps hanging out on this saucer. We all believed that aliens were green but as you can see these aliens are yellow. The message was one of Peace however they did make a request and that is that we all are to be like Santa and love all people. Santa does…….. Peace
The Magic Of Hats
Just by putting a simple hat on can change you whole attitude and make someones day. Nothing like a good hat story: Here is one from those wonderful wise women from the Red Hat Society. ” Do you know what would have happened if it would have been three wise women rather then three wise men??? They would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, had a casserole, and brought practical gifts. ” Thank You Ladies, you are great. If you want to see some Christmas Hats. : http://www.costumesforsanta.com/christmas-hats-c-39.html
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