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12 activity ideas to bring the magic of Christmas to life for a child
Lemon cannoli
Serve this elegant Sicilian dessert at Christmas or on New Year’s Eve and get ready to be showered with compliments.
9. Bake cookies. Make delicious treats like shortbread or gingerbread men and decorate them together. Enjoy some as a family and share the rest as gifts. 10. Decorate the house. Set up the Christmas tree and hang stockings. If you’re feeling crafty, make ornaments, wreaths and garlands to beautify your space. Don’t forget to place Christmas figurines or stuffed animals in your child’s room. 11. Buy an advent calendar. Children love advent calendars, which help them count down the days until Christmas. Whether filled with chocolates or surprises like stickers and small toys, they’re always a hit. 12. Prepare a snack for Santa Claus. On December 24, help your child prepare a snack for the Jolly Old Saint Nick. You can also put out some raw vegetables for the reindeer. Your region has everything you need to bring the magic of Christmas to life for people of all ages. Make the most of these memorable moments together!
Christmas is just around the corner! Do you have a child or grandchild you’d like to share the magic of Christmas with? These 12 activities are sure to bring out the festive spirit of this much-anticipated holiday. 1. Read a book. Curl up near the Christmas tree, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket and dive into a captivating Christmas story. Borrow books from your neighbourhood library or buy them at your local bookstore. 2. Listen to music. Play Christmas music as you do other fun activities like drawing or doing puzzles. Learn the lyrics by heart or even sing along to a karaoke version. 3. Watch a movie. Choose a funny or heart-warming Christmas movie to watch at home or in the theatre. If you want to get even more in the spirit, wear a cozy toque or your favourite Christmas pajamas. 4. Admire festive decorations. Once the sun sets, take a walk or drive around your neighbourhood to look at the most beautifully decorated houses. You’re sure to be amazed! 5. Write to Santa Claus. Help your child write a letter to Santa. Give them nice paper and stickers for decorating, then drop o ff the letter together at the post o ffi ce or a mailbox. 6. Prepare Elf on the Shelf pranks. Invite a mischievous elf to your home to pull o ff all kinds of pranks that your child will discover when they wake up. 7. Send holiday cards. Help your child write Christmas cards to their friends, cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. Deliver them by hand if possible. 8. Visit a Christmas market. These community events have a bit of everything, from music and entertainment to colourful decorations. You’re sure to get in the holiday spirit!
INGREDIENTS Makes 12 cannoli
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose fl our • 1 tablespoon white sugar • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • ¼ teaspoon salt • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes • 1 egg • 3 tablespoons dry white wine DIRECTIONS
• Oil for frying (canola or peanut) • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese • ½ cup icing sugar • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract • Zest of one lemon • 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1. In a bowl, combine the fl our, white sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the butter and rub together with your fi ngertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Stir in the egg and white wine. Then, form into a smooth dough. 2. Knead the dough lightly and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 3. Roll out the dough to about two millimetres thick and cut into circles about 10 centimetres in diameter. Wrap each piece around a cannoli mould (or a metal tube), then seal with a little water. 4. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 F and fry the shells for one to two minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and let cool before removing from the moulds. 5. Whisk the ricotta with the icing sugar, vanilla and lemon zest until smooth. Add mini chocolate chips, if desired. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to fi rm up the fi lling. 6. Fill the shells just before serving using a piping bag. Sprinkle with icing sugar.
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