Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies
Classic cookie recipe with butter sugar egg milk and vanilla. The dough rests two hours or more then is rolled and cut, baked at 300 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. A lemon glaze with powdered sugar egg white and juice decorates the cookies.
Bill Rodgers Sets American Marathon Record In 1979
The 32 year old Connecticut native Bill Rodgers, a three time Boston Marathon winner in the past five years, trained to run 125 to 140 miles weekly. In 1979 he set an American marathon record on the 26 mile 285 yard course with a 2 hour 9 minute 27 second time. He owns several athletic shoe stores and, when not running, enjoys reading.
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Santa Lucia Day in Sweden Celebrated December 13
December 13 marks Santa Lucia Day across Sweden. Young girls in white with candles crown the Lucia, processions form with star boys and a queen of lights, and offices and churches join in with Lucia treats and celebrations signaling Christmas approach.
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Who Was Santa Lucia Saint of Light and Hope
Santa Lucia, a figure of uncertain origins, is described as either a young girl bringing food and light to Swedes or a bride who gave her dowry to the poor. She was killed for embracing Christianity and later canonized as a saint. Her feast day is December 13.
Santa Lucia Verse Echoes Winter Song
A short verse from the carol Santa Lucia. The lines sing of queenly light waking earth and bringing glad carols, invoking the crown of light and the blessing of winter sounds.
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