Norway provides the tree in Trafalgar Square

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Norway provides the tree in Trafalgar Square

    Londoners and visitors alike probably know the iconic spruce that stretches to the sky in Trafalgar Square each year, but few realize it’s an equally iconic holiday gift. Since 1947, the city of Oslo in Norway has given the tree to London as a token of gratitude for Britain’s support during World War II.

Advent Day Fifteen

Christmas Trivia

Traditionally, families gather together in the kitchen of their homes to mix and steam Christmas pudding on Stir-up Sunday, the last Sunday before Advent. Everyone takes a turn to stir the pudding mix and make a special wish for the year ahead.

Christmas Beverage

santa clausmopolitans

Santa Clausmopolitans

Ingredients

  • Lime wedge, for rim
  • white sanding sugar
  • 1 c.vodka
  • 1 1/2 c.cranberry juice
  • 1/4 c.triple sec
  • 1/4 c.fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 c.fresh cranberries

Directions

    1. Step 1Run a lime wedge around each glass then dip in sanding sugar.
    2. Step 2Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice. Shake until the cocktail shaker is cold.
    3. Step 3Divide drinks between rimmed glasses and add cranberries for garnish.

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