loveAustrians begin Christmas on St Nicolas Day. And ends on Epiphany. Evergreens decorate all around their homes. And the tree is hung upside down in and decorated with paper ornaments, nuts, apples, and candles. Lights may be used in our modern times. This becomes the “Lord God’s Corner.” Or “Christ Child Corner.” Oc Christmas eve gifts are placed under their tree while the children are sleeping.
Families attend midnight church service and sing Christmas Carol’s like “Silent Night”
Marizpan is a favorite holiday candy. Made in many shapes.
Ingredients:
4 oz. (120 g)almond paste; 1/2c. (125 mL) powder sugar; 1 T. (15 mL) light corn syrup; 1-2 drops of food coloring or cocoa for brown.
Preparation: 1. Break up almond paste 2. Knead in powder sugar and corn syrup 3 add food coloring and knead til your desire. 4. Shape into your favorite shapes. Or press in to an apple shape and add cloves for a stem. Also another shape would be an orange and press in cloves as well. 5. Let dry then display in your table arrangements and eat this yummy candy.
