Dec 22nd 2019

In Poland not a morsel of food is eaten before the first star in the sky is sighted. Before any feasting on the meatless meal can begin, the breaking of the oplatki, Communion-like wafers, must take place. Then, an odd number of courses are served, anywhere from five to 13, depending on the wealth and preferences of the family.

Sunday.

Off to Valleyview for lunch

And a surprise visit from 

Mom and Dad's 3rd grandson and his wife.

Coffee served,

Dad made his last homemade gift,

Roast beef lunch,

And we were off to TSC

And then the bulk barn.

Once home,

John finally hung the last string of lights

On the side of the house.

I got busy carving a homemade gift and

John got busy making one too.

I came in because mine had to dry

For 24 hours and started making 

The homemade chocolates.

Final tally:

Chocolate covered caramel popcorn

Chocolate peanut butter marshmallow squares

Candy cane pretzel sandwich treats

11 Mincemeat tarts

10 Apple and 9 cherry tarts

Pink chocolate cherries

And the black chocolates I make for Dad

I wanted the kitchen clean 

So loaded the dishwasher

And put everything away.

Straightened the gift wrapping room

Aka my craft room

And gathered the garbage.

Sat down to hand carve and decorate

Some wood golf tees (12)

And make a fancy label.

Now we are finishing a movie

And going to bed.

Good night from John Street