We're going to dinner at my inlaws today. We're not religious, so it's just dinner. I'm baking a lemon bliss bundt cake (King Arthur https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/lemon-bliss-cake-recipe)
Yesterday Husband asked me what my family's traditional Easter dessert was & I had to laugh. The dessert table was typically filled with 3 or 4 different cakes, plus brownies, candies. We had up to 30 guests, he was a family of 4.

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How We’re Celebrating the Feast of the Seven Fishes

At KCM’s end-of-year party this year, we went around the table and shared our plans for the holidays. It quickly became apparent that a number of people would be celebrating the Feast of …
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Want To Know The History Of Santa Clause?

Santa Claus is a legendary figure whose origins trace back to a blend of history, religion, and folklore. The foundation of Santa Claus is most closely linked to Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century Christian bishop from Myra (in present-day Turkey), known for his generosity, kindness, and secret gift-giving, particularly to children and those in need. Stories of Saint Nicholas spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, especially in the Netherlands, where he became known as *Sinterklaas*. Dutch settlers later brought this tradition to North America, where the name gradually evolved into “Santa Claus.” The modern image of Santa Claus developed primarily in the 19th century in the United States. Literary works such as *A Visit from St. Nicholas* (commonly known as *’Twas the Night Before Christmas*) helped define Santa as a cheerful, rotund figure who traveled by sleigh pulled by reindeer and delivered gifts on Christmas Eve. Illustrations by cartoonist Thomas Nast further shaped his appearance, while 20th-century advertising, most notably by Coca-Cola, standardized the familiar red suit, white beard, and jolly demeanor. Today, Santa Claus represents generosity, joy, and the spirit of Christmas, transcending religious and cultural boundaries worldwide.

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Explore the World Through 20 Traditional Christmas Recipes Classic holiday dishes inspired by traditions around the world 🌍🎄 #christmasrecipes #holidaytraditions #globalflavors #festivefood #recipes

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Explore the World Through 20 Traditional Christmas Recipes

Classic holiday dishes inspired by traditions around the world 🌍🎄

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Christmas 2025: From Scary Krampus To Japanese KFCs, Five Bizarre Xmas Traditions Around The World

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Hey, it's that time of year for my seasonal poem A Christmas Peril. When I originally wrote this, in 2008, it seemed to many people that it expressed a distant possibility, but was a cute fairy tale.

Even then, also in 2008, I had done some back of the envelope calculations that suggested to me the possibility that human civilization could be wiped out, perhaps even humanity could go extinct, as early as 2035. But I didn't expect any one would believe it.

Now, less than twenty years later, I feel almost embarrassed circulating it because I hope most people can easily see how it pales against the stark and aggressive reality that the Climate Crisis is.

As for 2035? Well, I hope we have at least that long, but I'm a little worried we don't. Acceleration is a weird thing. Civilization may seem solid, but there are things that could happen (crop failures are the one I'm looking to) that could cause everything to unravel really quickly.

Maybe I should be updating my poem. But, for now, this is what I have to offer. Please read it if you haven't, and share it with family and friends as part of your holiday season. Mastodon boosts count as part of that, if you're of a mind to. :)

Happy holidays, everyone. The Climate Crisis isn't a very happy thought, but it underscores the importance of savoring civilization, stability, family, and friends while you can. I'd like to be wrong. But I wouldn't bet money on it.

https://nhplace.com/kent/Writing/A-Christmas-Peril.html

The poem is available in three languages (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) with several audio tracks.

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