To Mrs. Carter the sweetest teacher in

the world. <3

‘’12-13-12’’ 2nd block MRS. CARTER CLASS AT

COVINGTON STREET SCHOOL 5th grade

Christmas celebrations in Switzerland usually

parents decorate the tree on Christmas Eve.

Decorating the tree and other ornaments, leaning

poems, and songs, all contributing to the festivities

of Christmas. After an early dinner the whole Family

gathers around the tree songs and sometimes

hymns are sung. The most popular song “silent

night” the

tree is always

there on

Christmas

Eve. The

name Saint

Nick comes

from Myra in

present-day

Turkey, the

protector of

children.

Christmas celebrations in Switzerland usually

parents decorate the tree on Christmas Eve.

Decorating the tree and other ornaments, leaning

poems, and songs, all contributing to the festivities

of Christmas. After an early dinner the whole Family

gathers around the tree songs and sometimes

hymns are sung. The most popular song “silent

night” the tree is always there on Christmas Eve.

The name Saint Nick comes from Myra in present-

day

Turkey,

the

protector

of

children

Chocolate chip cookies

1 1/2 C. whole wheat flour 1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 C. date sugar (I'm telling' ya, if you haven't tried this yet-it's a great product!)

1/4 C. cooking oil 1/3 C. pure maple syrup

1/4 C. black strap molasses (unsulphured) 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 C. dark chocolate or vegan chocolate chips and/or pieces (I used a 71% cacao with almonds fair trade,

organic bar like this one that I had the kids chop to bits)

Preheat oven to 350F. In large bowl, mix together flour,

baking soda & powder, salt and sugar. In separate medium bowl, combine oil, syrup, molasses

and vanilla (adding the oil to your measuring cup first helps the next two sticky ingredients slide right out!). Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring until just

combined. Stir in chocolate chips and pieces. Form into balls, making sure to add a larger chunk or piece of chocolate for the center, shaping the dough

around it. Then, carefully flatten it out a bit and place it on ungreased cookie sheet. Place cookies 2" apart and bake

for 9 minutes. (I like them when they're chewier-not cooked too long and since they're vegan, you don't have

to worry about undercooked eggs.) Cool on pan for about 1-2 minutes, then place on cooling

rack or paper bag to cool longer.

My country Switzerland is in central France and this

country Switzerland borders Europe, Italy, and

Germany.

Country info: Switzerland is a large country Switzerland is well known as a rich country and it is located in central Europe Switzerland population is 8 million people is in that country is very popular people in Switzerland have 3 official Language’s Italian , French, German . Switzerland has a very good businesses.

Sources

http://www.santas.net/swisschristmas.htm

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