Christmas is the time where we celebrate the joy of being together. It is a special time for children as they believe in the magic of the occassion, it is a time that forms a special part of childhood memories. For them, the joy of Christmas starts long before Christmas Day and they love nothing better than being involved in the festive preparations. Baking cookies is one tradition that has stood the test of time and has been passed down from mother to child for generations.
Being involved in Christmas preparations always evokes warm abiding memories warmth and closeness. Baking Christmas treats such as cookie and candy is a wonderful ritual that can be shared with your kids and brings so much pleasure and is a wonderful tradition to share if you plan it properly in advance.
Make sure you start the day with a good state of mind, that means everybody ought to have got a good nights' sleep. Its also not a nice thing to permit the kids pluck at the ingredients that you are using to make the candy and cookies. So, begin the day with a sustaining breakfast or lunch before you begin your Christmas cookie preparation. An upset stomach might mess the reminiscence of the occasion for all, so watch what you eat few days before Christmas.
The whole family are going to be interested to be involved in the preparation and cooking process. Permit the kids the freedom to check out the kitchen equipment for the first time and enjoy by experimenting with the cooking elements and inventing their own cookie recipes.
Now that you have pretty much idea on what must be there in the cookie exchange party, you must not forget to come up with a large container to take home every a number of cookie brought by your party mates.
You will be able to enjoy the occasion even more if you're not worried about spills. The kitchen can be got back to its earlier state, Rejoicing the occasion is far more vital.