12 Days of Christmas- Day 4

12 Days of Christmas - Day 3

12 days of Christmas! is the time between Dec 25-Jan 6th

Day #2

It's the twelve days of Christmas approaching...and remember this song~

The Twelve Days of Christmas (12 Days of Christmas)

On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!

If we start with the first day of Christmas in Religious symbolism it means  True Love refers to God..."On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me, a partridge in a pear tree"

Let's remember Love and the meaning of true love...God's love....
In this last two weeks of busy, distracting, and last minute gift shopping think about the 12 days of Christmas lyrics and what is the symbolism behind each day and let our hearts be open to those we love and care around us...

If we start with the second day of Christmas in Religious symbolism it means The two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments.

On the third day of Christmas my true love game to me : three french hens (referring to Faith, Hope, and Charity the Theological Virtues)

The fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Four Calling Birds....(Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists)

I shall do each day until Christmas with the symbolism and meaning behind each day of Christmas..enjoy and please share your kindness towards others this holiday season.

Annette
The Blooming Corner
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebloomingcornercom
or www.thebloomingcorner.com 

Work, Kids, Family and Fun: 12 Days of Christmas - Day 3

Work, Kids, Family and Fun: 12 Days of Christmas - Day 3: 12 days of Christmas! is the time between Dec 25-Jan 6th Day #2 It's the twelve days of Christmas approaching...and remember th...

12 Days of Christmas - Day 3

12 days of Christmas! is the time between Dec 25-Jan 6th

Day #2

It's the twelve days of Christmas approaching...and remember this song~

The Twelve Days of Christmas (12 Days of Christmas)

On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!

If we start with the first day of Christmas in Religious symbolism it means  True Love refers to God..."On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me, a partridge in a pear tree"

Let's remember Love and the meaning of true love...God's love....
In this last two weeks of busy, distracting, and last minute gift shopping think about the 12 days of Christmas lyrics and what is the symbolism behind each day and let our hearts be open to those we love and care around us...

If we start with the second day of Christmas in Religious symbolism it means The two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments.

On the third day of Christmas my true love game to me : three french hens (referring to Faith, Hope, and Charity the Theological Virtues)
I shall do each day until Christmas with the symbolism and meaning behind each day of Christmas..enjoy and please share your kindness towards others this holiday season.

Annette
The Blooming Corner
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebloomingcornercom
or www.thebloomingcorner.com 

12 Days of Christmas- Day 2

12 days of Christmas! is the time between Dec 25-Jan 6th

Day #2

It's the twelve days of Christmas approaching...and remember this song~

The Twelve Days of Christmas (12 Days of Christmas)

On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!

If we start with the first day of Christmas in Religious symbolism it means  True Love refers to God..."On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me, a partridge in a pear tree"

Let's remember Love and the meaning of true love...God's love....
In this last two weeks of busy, distracting, and last minute gift shopping think about the 12 days of Christmas lyrics and what is the symbolism behind each day and let our hearts be open to those we love and care around us...

If we start with the second day of Christmas in Religious symbolism it means The two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments.

I shall do each day until Christmas with the symbolism and meaning behind each day of Christmas..enjoy and please share your kindness towards others this holiday season.

Annette
The Blooming Corner
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebloomingcornercom
or www.thebloomingcorner.com 

12 days of Christmas!

It's the twelve days of Christmas approaching...and remember this song~

The Twelve Days of Christmas (12 Days of Christmas)

On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!

If we start with the first day of Christmas in Religous symbolism it means  True Love refers to God..."On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me, a partridge in a pear tree"

Let's remember Love and the meaning of true love...God's love....
In this last two weeks of busy, distracting, and last minute gift shopping think about the 12 days of Christmas lyrics and what is the symbolism behind each day and let our hearts be open to those we love and care around us...

I shall do each day until Christmas with the symbolism and meaning behind each day of Christmas..enjoy and please share your kindness towards others this holiday season.

Annette
The Blooming Corner
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebloomingcornercom
or www.thebloomingcorner.com 

Work, Kids, Family and Fun: Christmas at my house!

Work, Kids, Family and Fun: Christmas at my house!: Christmas! Who doesn't enjoy the smell of home made cookies baking in the oven..and tasting them warm and soft when they come out! and the...

Christmas at my house!

Christmas!

Who doesn't enjoy the smell of home made cookies baking in the oven..and tasting them warm and soft when they come out! and the colorful lights hanging on trees in the park and homes as we drive by at night...
I love the smell of fresh pine needles too...candles burning...decorations around the home...and making hand made gifts for others. These are just a few of my favorites that I enjoy over the holidays...but mostly I like to spend time with my family~

My children are growing up now, so times are changing...no more Santa cookies out at night...no more waking me up at 5 a.m. ...shouting "come on mom" ..those days may be gone..But, now I have a little time to get up make some coffee, bake some rolls, and get ready for Christmas Day! My son comes home now from college, my daughter is sleeping over for Christmas Day, and my youngest son who is 16yrs..is asleep until I wake him up! Though, the best of it is...I have them all here with us to share the day! That is my favorite thing!!! 

I am blessed and I hope that all of you are too!! Enjoy your Christmas whether it be with little ones..diving into their presents, or shouting to wake up mom!!, or children grown and visiting from afar...or even if you just go visit relatives that day...enjoy your time with loved ones....time is precious and escapes us when we are busy not paying attention...Merry Christmas to all of you..may it be filled with laughter, joy, hope, safety, good health, and filled with LOVE!
Merry Christmas,
Annette
The Blooming Corner.com and on etsy.com
Here is a tasty treat to try this holiday!

Chocolate Winter Berry Torte

24	chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed (about 2 cups)
3 Tbsp.	butter or margarine, melted
6 oz.	BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 pkg.	(3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
1 cup	cold milk
1 tub	(8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1/4 cup	seedless raspberry jam
1 oz.	BAKER'S White Chocolate
12	fresh raspberries 1.SPRAY 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray. Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and up side of prepared pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.

1. 2MELT 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate as directed on package. Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. (Pudding will be thick.) Stir in melted chocolate, then 1 cup COOL WHIP until blended. Pour into crust. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours.
2. 3MICROWAVE remaining semi-sweet chocolate and COOL WHIP in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min., stirring after 2 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Cool 10 min.
3. 4MICROWAVE jam in separate microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec.; spread over pudding layer in crust. Cover with COOL WHIP mixture. Refrigerate 30 min.
4. 5REMOVE tart from side of pan. Melt white chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over tart. Garnish with berriesmakes 12 servings.