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To get the entire neighborhood into the Christmas spirit we planned a caroling party. The day before our guests arrived, my kids and I spent an afternoon making decorative candleholders to give to each caroler, to light the way for our caroling expedition. Dad, dressed as Santa, provided our very own photo opportunity. Little ones whispered their Christmas list in Santas ear. Grown ups, as well as kids, had their pictures taken in Santas lap. Adults, kids, and even a few dogs then joined us on our merry way. Our numbers grew as we made our way caroling through the neighborhood. As the carolers returned, we welcomed them with Mexican hot chocolate and ginger spice cookies. This party was a great way to engage everyone in an activity that the whole family could enjoy. And for a few short hours we were able to turn our attention away from the commercial marketing of the holidays to something much more personal. Recipe: Mexican Hot ChocolateRecipes are one of our most cherished traditions. Passed down from one generation to the next, they conjure up memories of holiday preparations or time spent with a favorite relative. Cooking provides a quiet time to pass on the wisdom of family lore.Ingredients:
4 cups whole milk4 ounces Mexican chocolate such as Ibarraor 3 ½ ounces semi-sweet chocolate plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon4 tablespoons sugarPinch of salt1 teaspoon vanilla, preferably Mexican2 eggsIn a medium sized saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until scalding.Break the chocolate into pieces. Add to the hot milk along with the sugar and salt. Stir until melted. Beat with a wire whisk until frothy.Add the eggs and vanilla. Continue to whisk. Pour into 4 mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. You have permission to reprint this article electronically or in print, free of charge, provided that each article is: 1. Printed in its full form with no changes2. Includes an active link 3. A courtesy copy of your publication is sent to the above contact 4. And the byline appears at the bottom of each article,including the authors bio.