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Romantic Christmas Ideas |
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HO HO HO in the HEAT HEAT HEAT by Michael Webb, founder of TheRomantic.com Most people have a love/hate relationship with Christmas. They love the food. Hate the weight gain. Love giving presents. Hate the crowds. Love the music. Hate having six weeks of it. Love the true meaning. Hate the commercialism that seems to overshadow it. There is a way to have the best of Christmas and leave the rest behind. Celebrate it in July. I'm not suggesting giving up the late December festivities but if your mate really loves Christmas, surprise them with a one night bonus Christmas celebration in the middle of Summer. If possible, drag out the artificial tree while your love is away for the day or weekend and decorate it. If you always get a real one, go to a nursery and find a small potted evergreen to light up. Bake a couple of your love's favorite holiday goodies. Put a few presents under the tree. Turn the air conditioner on high and light a crackling fire in the fireplace while listening to your favorite Christmas tunes. Of course you can't forget the egg nog. Most stores don't carry it in the summer so you will have to make it from scratch. Here's one recipe. 1 dozen Medium Eggs 1 cup Sugar 1 ½ quarts Milk 1 pint Heavy Cream, whipped Powdered nutmeg Up to 750-ml of alcohol if desired Separate eggs, beat yolks in large serving bowl, adding sugar while beating. Stir in milk and cream. If using alcohol, slowing add and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Before serving, whip egg whites stiff. Mix into eggnog, dust with nutmeg.
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