Here are the content notes for "
A Celebration and a Consolation."
Holiday breakups are common but
very cruel. Read about
how to handle them. Crying on a relative or friend is a popular choice.
Children often blame themselves for a divorce, and indeed,
the stress of raising children often contributes to a breakup. However,
parents shouldn't come out and SAY that it's their child's fault.
Christian families often struggle to accept lesbian children. Read about
cultivating acceptance.
Pagans have similar problems. In this case, Curt got tired of other relatives pestering or shunning him because of Keira's lifestyle.
A pinecone birdfeeder can be made with
peanut butter or
suet.
Northern Hearty Venison Stew is made in a Dutch oven.
Brandon has a large collection of recipes for
holiday cookies, but he prefers motifs common to many religions such as
stars, trees, and deer. Browse recipes for
traditional cutouts and
ornamental frosting.
Paradise Cookies are something that Bernice devised for a friend who's allergic to peppercorns. They are
Pfeffernüsse made with
grains of paradise instead of black pepper.