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  1. The burning brandy flame in Snapdragon reminds me of the plum pudding my mother used to serve on Christmas – an odd tradition, now that I think of it, since we’re Jewish. But when it comes to food, we are very, very ecumenical! I’m open to ALL traditions! I sometimes make mulled wine, where I light some brandy and sugar on fire before adding it to the wine. I’ve never been burned, but I’m terrified every single time!

  2. Really enjoyed reading about Christmas customs in Regency
    England and how much we still do and thank you for the giveaway.

  3. What a delightful article. I am very tempted to try Snapdragon myself although I fear the local fire brigade would soon be in attendance!

  4. I have read of the Yule log many times and have read of the game Snapdragon in a few JAFF books. I love the photo with the hanging Kissing Bough. I have never tasted much less seen a plum pudding but have wondered about its taste. Here in the Lehigh Valley PA candles (electric) in the windows is a long standing tradition. And we have a Moravian Star which sits above Bethlehem to guide Wise Men to the creche. (Truly and it becomes a cross at during Lent.) It sits high on a mountain and can be seem from the north and the south as one approaches the city. There are also Moravian Stars we hang from porches, windows and place on our trees. (Big Business.) I have a friend whose husband comes from Austria and they place real candles on their tree and invite friends over for the lighting of such (with buckets of water nearby).

    Happy Christmas to all.

  5. My pyromaniac boybarians would *love* to play Snapdragon, but, like you, I think we’ll pass. 😉 (What is it with boys and flames? They are constantly passing their fingers through the flames of the Advent candles…and they are 16, 18, and 20 years old!)

    This last Saturday, our church had a Christmas brunch and wreath-making with all kinds of greenery. Since I’m craft-impaired, I settled for a nice bunch of rosemary, holly, and fir tied with purple and gold ribbons for Advent. I’ll save it for burning on Twelfth Night with the Anglican church I attend on Fridays…minus the decorations.

    Thanks for all of these lovely traditions; I so enjoyed reading about them!

    Warmly,
    Susanne 🙂

  6. I love reading all the Christmas time traditions. I keep thinking of snapdragon especially since I just read a JAFF story mentioning it.

  7. I have always loved the idea of the yule log, if I had a fireplace I would definitely do this tradition. Not sure plum pudding would be something I could do, I am not patient LOL! I love the traditions and I wish that we had those kinds of traditions today, they brought people together and made the holidays amazing. Now everyone is too busy to stop and enjoy it.

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  13. I do not understand how they played Snapdragon but would love to try! I truly love the picture of the kissing bough – just lovely. Thank you for the giveaways.

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  16. Thankyou for educating me about the Yule log, I had no idea. I think my sons would love to try that snapdragon game. 🙂

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