Definition Essay: The Joy Of Christmas

It's that time of year again. December has come and with it all the joys of Christmas. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, the cards in the mail, turkey dinners with family and friends, snow in the yard, stockings hanging in the living room, and shouts of "Merry Christmas" to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas?

Yet, Christmas can be a season of great joy. It is a time of God showing His great love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength. You see, Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world. Shepherds, wise men, and angels all

However, at that time the Catholic Church, as part of the fasting rules in preparation for Christmas, forbade the use of butter during Advent. Thus, the stollen of the middle ages was a somewhat tasteless pastry.

1650 - In 1650 Prince Ernst von Sachsen at the request of bakers in Dresden, successfully petitioned Pope Urban VIII to lift the restrictions on the use of butter during Advent. The restrictions were lifted only in Dresden and thus began a baking tradition that continues to this day.

Marmalade Bread & Butter Pudding

Ingredients

10 bread slices, without crusts

Butter, to spread

1/3 cup Orange

Gradually add the eggs and beat until smooth

Sift the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder over the mixture and also add the hazelnut paste, milk powder and milk until smooth

For the sauce, add sugar, milk powder and cocoa powder in a pot of boiling water and stir well

Spoon the mix into a bake dish suitable for ovens, and pour the sauce over the mixture and bake for 45-5- minutes until risen and looks cooked

Test the pudding by dipping a knife deep in the centre of the pudding

Sprinkle some milk powder on top and serve warm

Blueberry Pie

Ingredients

1000 grams refined flour, and keep some extra for sprinkling

5 grams salt

250 grams sugar

500 grams butter, cut into small even cubes and frozen

3 to 4 tablespoons chilled water

Method

Mix the flour, salt, and sugar into a food processor and whisk until mixed. Add half of the butter and whisk for 30-40 seconds. Now, add the rest of the butter cubes and whisk for another 30-40 seconds until you get a coarse