By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Traditional Christmas Mince Pies Recipe Here is a traditional mince pie recipe that I have used for many years and often bake through the seasons. The pastry is quite short and requires careful handling and a little extra patience. But, it is truly melt in the mouth. It tastes …
Xmas Story – Original Bedtime Christmas Cat and Mouse Story by Pauline Weston Thomas
An ORIGINAL Christmas story about Jemima Ginger Cat, Martina Mouse and Mr Marshmallow Mouse written by Pauline Weston Thomas.
Pauline’s Traditional Christmas Pudding Recipe. 6 Pints Recipe
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Pauline’s Six Pint Christmas Pudding Recipe Mix You may be one of those people who read cookery books in bed and conjure up whole banquets in your mind. You may have already enjoyed looking at the Christmas pudding recipes from Mrs Beeton and taken from my 1923 antiquarian cookery …
Christmas Customs – ‘Twas the Night before Christmas
Edited by Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Original Version This famous poem shown here was first attributed to Clement Clarke Moore. Arguments now exist that it may possibly have been written by the C18th Major Henry Livingston Junior and that Moore was first to publish the poem with other works …
Christmas Customs – A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
Edited by Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Christmas Customs – A Child’s Christmas in Wales I was born and raised in Wales and this is a favourite and evocative story – A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas. It brings back so many memories for me. I read it every Xmas from a postcard …
Madonna and Child
Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com “Madonna and Child” refers to a Christian iconographic theme where Mary (Madonna) is depicted holding the infant Jesus (Child). This theme has been pervasive in Christian art, ranging from the early Christian period through the Renaissance and Baroque eras to more contemporary representations. It is a vital aspect of Christian …
Christmas Tradition – Sugar Modeling Paste Cakes (Sugarcraft Paste)
Easy Sugarcraft Paste recipe for exquisite cake decorations. Ideal for molding, shaping, and adding a creative touch to your cakes!
Christmas Fruit Cake Recipes
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Traditional British Christmas Cake Recipe Following on from the theme of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, here is a Christmas cake recipe that I have used for years. Incidentally, you can use this fruit cake recipe all through the year. This is a fruit cake recipe that my family …
Father Christmas
St Nicholas was a bishop in Asia minor in Myra in the 4th century. History suggests he was a charitable, kindly man, although little is known about him.
Online Christmas Advent Calendar online showing the nativity scene
Christmas Advent Calendar Online showing the classic nativity scenes. The angel Gabriel proclaims that Christ will be born. Both the Wise men and the shepherds see the star in the east and follow it to Bethlehem. There in a manger, in a stable,Christ is born. (Press F5 to see the Online Christmas Calendar again) Press …