{"id":7724,"date":"2024-11-06T10:07:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T10:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.florisbooks.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7724"},"modified":"2024-11-08T10:39:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T10:39:44","slug":"one-christmas-in-our-building-tasty-christmas-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.florisbooks.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/11\/06\/one-christmas-in-our-building-tasty-christmas-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"One Christmas in Our Building: Tasty Christmas Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In Johanna Lindemann and Andrea Stegmaier\u2019s One Christmas in Our Building<\/a><\/em>, Emma\u2019s looking forward to a delicious Christmas turkey \u2013 but the turkey goes missing! It looks like Christmas might be ruined, but Emma persuades the family to appreciate what they have, reminding us that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect. As the neighbours show kindness and bring their own contributions to the family\u2019s Christmas dinner, different traditions come together for a special day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article we\u2019ve rounded up some other Christmas food traditions featured in our books, plus a recipe for a classic Christmas treat enjoyed across many countries \u2013 gingerbread!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Christmas Goose \u2013 Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that in Die Gestohlene Weihnachtsgans,<\/em> the original German version of One Christmas in Our Building, <\/em>the missing bird is not a turkey but a goose? Weihnachtsgans, or Christmas goose is a traditional Christmas dish, roasted and stuffed with fillings such as Chestnuts or apples. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Christmas Porridge \u2013 Sweden<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, creamy porridge \u2013 often made with rice and topped with butter and cinnamon \u2013 is commonly enjoyed for Christmas. There are several traditions associated with this Christmas porridge, including the practice of leaving some porridge to thank the tomtes, gnome-like creatures who take care of the household and barn. In The Tomtes\u2019 Christmas Porridge<\/a>, <\/em>a human family forgets to leave a bowl of porridge out, so the tomte family come up with a plan to sneak some for Papa Tomte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about Scandinavian Christmas traditions in A Swedish Christmas: Simple Scandinavian Crafts, Recipes and Decorations<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Christmas Carp \u2013 Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the Czech Republic, \u2018The people there don\u2019t eat turkey or ham at Christmas time. Instead they eat a kind of fish called carp.\u2019 The carp is commonly kept alive in the bathtub for one or two days before being fried and served with potato salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Tom\u2019s Christmas Fish<\/a><\/em> by Rita T\u00f6rnqvist-Verschuur and Marit T\u00f6rnqvist, Tom and his Grandpa go to the market in Prague to buy a big carp. Tom loves his new pet, but what fate awaits Peppo as the Christmas meal draws near? This is a charming, child-friendly story which presents one culture’s Christmas traditions in fascinating detail and teaches children about doing the right thing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Finally, if all these tasty traditions have made you hungry, why not try this simple recipe for gingerbread? Variations of gingerbread are enjoyed at Christmas time around the world \u2013 here\u2019s a recipe from The Connected Family Handbook<\/a> <\/em>by Lou Harvey-Zahra and Danielle Harbison.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180 \u00b0C (350 \u00b0F).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Heat the butter, syrup and sugar together on the stove top until the butter has melted. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Place the flour, spices and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl. Add the butter mixture, egg and vanilla extract and stir until combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Divide the dough so each child can join in. Knead each portion on a floured surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to a 1 cm thickness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Use cookie cutters to cut out your biscuit shapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Decorate with currant buttons and eyes, and the lemon-peel mouth \u2013 or you can simply draw on a smile shape with a knife.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Place the gingerbread on trays and bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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    You may wish to decorate your gingerbread using icing. Here are some suggestions for making different colours naturally, without using shop-bought food colourings. If you can\u2019t find these items in your local supermarket, try looking in a health-food shop or online.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    1. Beat the egg whites until they\u2019re just frothy and slowly add the sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. If you are creating different colours, divide the mixture between bowls and mix in the colours, a little at a time, until you achieve the desired colour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Spoon into a ziplock bag and snip off a small corner to make your own piping bag. Enjoy decorating your gingerbread!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
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      In Johanna Lindemann and Andrea Stegmaier\u2019s One Christmas in Our Building, Emma\u2019s looking forward to a delicious Christmas turkey \u2013 but the turkey goes missing! It looks like Christmas might be ruined, but Emma persuades the family to appreciate what they have, reminding us that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect. 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