I want to give some different mixes in jars for gifts. Cookies, brownies, main dishes, any ideas? I have a few friends that would enjoy this idea.
Anybody know of some websites that have recipes for the cookie mixes you give away for gifts?
Allrecipes is a good site-I only use recipes that have reviews.
Reply:Go to this websight, you will love it. . . .familycrafts.about.com
Reply:www.allrecipes.com
www.recipezaar.com
Reply:http://www.organizedchristmas.com
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What gifts can I give my friends from Hawaii?
I am going to Hawaii and want to give back some free or inexpensive gifts for my friends. Any ideas? I would really like to give someone a ukulale, about how much would that cost?
What gifts can I give my friends from Hawaii?
Head over to Hilo Hatties. You'll find some great gifts at reasonable prices AND you won't find yourself overcharged for them like you would in Waikiki. There is a free shuttle from most Waikiki hotels so you wouldn't even have to pay for parking or a rental car to get there.
Another option would be to spend some time at the Swap Meet at Aloha Stadium. It's a large open air market but you'll find some good deals if you're willing to walk around and take the time.
Happy hunting and happy travels!
Reply:http://www.hawaiianluauparty.com/section...
Hawaiian Kona coffee makes a nice gift for coffee lovers...
Hawiian shirts!!!... probably made in China... LOL
You could probably find some good Hawiian music CDs...
Reply:Use a clean empty jar and put a couple of inches of water in it. Tell them it is 'mainland snow', or was before it melted.
Reply:If you are going to Oahu then the best place to go for souvenirs is the Aloha Stadium Flea Market, it is Wed/Sat/Sun from 6:30 am to 3:30 am. There you can get fake flower leis or shell leis, tshirts, etc.. They are all vary reasonable. You can also find ukulele's there for a decent price.
Reply:some cute necklaces and shirts that told them where you went. or like a cute little bag. and if you want it simple and fre, a few shells or two!
Reply:If you want an ukulele just for show, they go for about $20. You can't really play them as the strings are crap, but they make a cute gift. If you want to give someone an ukulele to PLAY, well, that'll set you back about $700. My cousin makes them and there's a lot of workmanship that goes into it.
Other cute cheap gifts can include some shirts, jewelery, or maybe a coconut tree. They sell the coconut already sprouting and ready to ship.
Reply:You got a lot of good ideas. You may be able to find a cheap toy ukulele, but a good instrument will set you back big bucks. If you check out ABC Stores (there is one on almost every block in Waikiki) you will see lots of inexpensive gifts that you could bring back to your friends.
Reply:Gifts galore! Try buying a couple of boxes of chocolate macadamia nuts--they are awesome. Also you can buy lots of t-shirts, fresh pineapple shipped directly to friends, luau food, inexpensive coral souveniers, etc. Depends on how much you want to spend.
What gifts can I give my friends from Hawaii?
Head over to Hilo Hatties. You'll find some great gifts at reasonable prices AND you won't find yourself overcharged for them like you would in Waikiki. There is a free shuttle from most Waikiki hotels so you wouldn't even have to pay for parking or a rental car to get there.
Another option would be to spend some time at the Swap Meet at Aloha Stadium. It's a large open air market but you'll find some good deals if you're willing to walk around and take the time.
Happy hunting and happy travels!
Reply:http://www.hawaiianluauparty.com/section...
Hawaiian Kona coffee makes a nice gift for coffee lovers...
Hawiian shirts!!!... probably made in China... LOL
You could probably find some good Hawiian music CDs...
Reply:Use a clean empty jar and put a couple of inches of water in it. Tell them it is 'mainland snow', or was before it melted.
Reply:If you are going to Oahu then the best place to go for souvenirs is the Aloha Stadium Flea Market, it is Wed/Sat/Sun from 6:30 am to 3:30 am. There you can get fake flower leis or shell leis, tshirts, etc.. They are all vary reasonable. You can also find ukulele's there for a decent price.
Reply:some cute necklaces and shirts that told them where you went. or like a cute little bag. and if you want it simple and fre, a few shells or two!
Reply:If you want an ukulele just for show, they go for about $20. You can't really play them as the strings are crap, but they make a cute gift. If you want to give someone an ukulele to PLAY, well, that'll set you back about $700. My cousin makes them and there's a lot of workmanship that goes into it.
Other cute cheap gifts can include some shirts, jewelery, or maybe a coconut tree. They sell the coconut already sprouting and ready to ship.
Reply:You got a lot of good ideas. You may be able to find a cheap toy ukulele, but a good instrument will set you back big bucks. If you check out ABC Stores (there is one on almost every block in Waikiki) you will see lots of inexpensive gifts that you could bring back to your friends.
Reply:Gifts galore! Try buying a couple of boxes of chocolate macadamia nuts--they are awesome. Also you can buy lots of t-shirts, fresh pineapple shipped directly to friends, luau food, inexpensive coral souveniers, etc. Depends on how much you want to spend.
What gifts should I send to the US from Germany?
I want to send some small gifts to family members back home. What would represent Germany nicely? The price should be moderate.
What gifts should I send to the US from Germany?
the "real" BadeDas....and next to chocolate...don't forget we got the best licorice!!! also one or two fancy Christmas ornaments form Käthe Wohlfahrt store...
Reply:SHe cheated for sure, she did not get 2 votes all the sudden more. Gotta love cheaters in it for the points, so everone knows, she did not win majority vote, she voted them all herself with other accounts, must have like 20 of them I bet.
ALL the other answers were better than this. Report It
Reply:bier stiens, or shot glasses , but i shipped all of mine when i left germany in the late 80's and customs took all of them, but thier excuse was they all got broken in shipment , but i know better , those were my only boxes that were missing , upon arrival in the UNITED STATES .
Reply:not sure but it shouldn´t weight too much! ----damn expensive!
Reply:I used to live in Germany and what I miss most is the food. Oh, schnitzel mit pomme frittes! But for mail, chocolate. Kinder eggs are awesome as are Ritter Sport bars (the ones with the creamier chocolate in the center, especially). Oh, and Nutella. You can sometimes find it in the states, but it's not everywhere.
Reply:a lot of good suggestions, guys :)
i just wanted to add a little hint about the gluehwein part: you can buy an instant mix that you later pour into some red wine and add some sugar, those packs are easier to ship than the wine itself, also youll find plenty of good recepies for it.
about the lebkuchen: how about original stollen from nuernberg? its between 15-20 euro, but its soooooooooooooooo good...
Reply:liederhosen
chocolate
lace
model mercedes benz
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Reply:I go to Germany a lot and let me tell you, the CHOCOLATE there is better then the stuff in US. Send lots and lots of chocolate, its cheap in Germany and it taste amazing.
Reply:do you live in munich?
go to marienplatz -viktualienmarkt
there are a lot of nice little things.
i do the same every year.
my friends in us they love the bavarian ginger bread....
try this
Reply:Maybe a cook book with German recipes...you will find them available in English.
German Nutcrackers or Smokers, a Christmas Pyramid,
"Lebkuchen" from Nurnberg in one of those fancy tins!!
Reply:You could go to a good department store and send home a good german goosedown duvet. They will pack it for you. Costs around 550-600 Euros to buy and ship...but you will love it....get them those german chocolate eggs with toys inside---forgot their name...
Reply:K-Wohlfahrt stores are also in Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Nürnberg, Heidelberg and Rüdesheim/Rhein.
Our family allways likes the chocolate. Try also the " Cote d' Or"
chocolate with different fillings. It's actually a belgium brand, but very good. Also the Lindt chocloate isn't german. It's from Switzerland.
Reply:I agree with the above: CHOCOLATE!!! Woohoo! German chocolate is divine!
Reply:If you are carrying them back with you I suggest Chocolate, Beer, Wine, and depending on what region you are in they all have a specialty markt similiar to oktoberfest. The one I go to in Weimar is called the ZweibalMarkt, or Onion fest. You can get may local items found only in thuringia and tibet like the ginko leaf.
Toys, hand made toys are also great and old Coo Coo Clocks. I bought my mother once a great tea set hand made in germany with saucer, cup, spoon and even a special ginko tea. There are also Beer Mugs or Steins as we call them here. there are many beautiful things in gemany.
Prices on all these things except the clock are cheap and legal to bring home as long as you are 21 with any alcohol. One real cool alcohol I found was called Kleiner Feigling, its a small glass bottle wit purple on it filled with vodka and a fruity taste. They are delicious.
Take plenty of pictures
Reply:Some cookies native to the area where you are. There are specialties all over Germany. I myself prefer the Belgian chocolate and they have it there too (not Godiva, that is made for Americans)
Jacques, Cote d Or and all are inexpensive and good. Postage is expensive so keep that in mind.
Reply:a BMW. or plane tickets out there.
Reply:My friends in the States always asked for Glühwein. You can get that in boxes, so it is easier to ship. And how about some Spekulatius?
Reply:Beer steins.
Reply:Send some Jigsaw puzzles of German scenes.
Reply:Go to Rothenburg, there is a Kaethe Wohlfahrt Christmas store, you'll go wild. Don't bother with Kinder Eggs or Rittersport, you can get them here as well, but buy Lindt Chocolate, its very expensive here and not as much variety. Cookies are great, but unless the are the Lebkuchen cookies, they fall apart in the shipping. Buy beer steins, they are called Bier Seidels over there, Nutcracker Men, Smokers or as they call them Rauchmannchen, a small Kuckucks Clock, ( Cuckoo)
Table linens, especially Christmas ones and they don't weigh as much to send. Even Leinen or Halb Leinen ( linen or half linen) Dishtowels are much better quality and more absorbent than ours. Licorice, Herb-Candies, great tasting for coughs and any other time. Most of the stuff you can buy at Gift Stores in any larger city or at the Christmas markets, although at the markets they're more expensive.
You don't have to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the only thing is the K.Wohlfahrt Store, that one is only in Rothenburg.
Reply:chocholate, gummibears,nutcracker, picture books
Reply:some of my favorites that everyone asks me to bring back:
of course, "Ja "chocolate, (very inexpensive @.35 euro each bar)
chocolate with haselnuss (ChoceuR brand)
Milka (Ganze Haselnusse) e300g
SMARTIES (similar to M%26amp;M's but not as sweet) in tubes
ChoceuR brand Milch SCHOKO RIEGEL and white chocolate (Weisse Crisp) with Hazelnuts)
YOU CAN ALWAYS go to NORMA and 24 uhr for supplies
Balea, Florena, atrix, hand/nail creme in the "tubes." (@ .75 euro ea.)
Balea Face (sensitive)or Lippenpflege (similar to Chapstick), alverde (lippenbalsam)
badedas (liquid bodywash) in U.S. @ us$20
Kueipp Badetabletten -(bath salts) (box of 10) (expensive in US)
Christmas cookies from Nuremburg (in a tin)
soccer gear (everyone loves a winner! well almost)
embroidered linens
RITTENHOFF glasses (very ornate with painted embellishment)
Kitchenware/ Bodum (available in US but not as great as the variety of Germany)
knives made by Boker (hard to find in US) excellent quality!
Collectibles: steins, small houses insertable candles from base, (handmade of clay and enamel), depicting Medieval areas @ Rothenberg
Check out the second hand stores for Housewares such as plates , teapots, steins, beer glasses, made only in Germany
What gifts should I send to the US from Germany?
the "real" BadeDas....and next to chocolate...don't forget we got the best licorice!!! also one or two fancy Christmas ornaments form Käthe Wohlfahrt store...
Reply:SHe cheated for sure, she did not get 2 votes all the sudden more. Gotta love cheaters in it for the points, so everone knows, she did not win majority vote, she voted them all herself with other accounts, must have like 20 of them I bet.
ALL the other answers were better than this. Report It
Reply:bier stiens, or shot glasses , but i shipped all of mine when i left germany in the late 80's and customs took all of them, but thier excuse was they all got broken in shipment , but i know better , those were my only boxes that were missing , upon arrival in the UNITED STATES .
Reply:not sure but it shouldn´t weight too much! ----damn expensive!
Reply:I used to live in Germany and what I miss most is the food. Oh, schnitzel mit pomme frittes! But for mail, chocolate. Kinder eggs are awesome as are Ritter Sport bars (the ones with the creamier chocolate in the center, especially). Oh, and Nutella. You can sometimes find it in the states, but it's not everywhere.
Reply:a lot of good suggestions, guys :)
i just wanted to add a little hint about the gluehwein part: you can buy an instant mix that you later pour into some red wine and add some sugar, those packs are easier to ship than the wine itself, also youll find plenty of good recepies for it.
about the lebkuchen: how about original stollen from nuernberg? its between 15-20 euro, but its soooooooooooooooo good...
Reply:liederhosen
chocolate
lace
model mercedes benz
wooden clock
Reply:I go to Germany a lot and let me tell you, the CHOCOLATE there is better then the stuff in US. Send lots and lots of chocolate, its cheap in Germany and it taste amazing.
Reply:do you live in munich?
go to marienplatz -viktualienmarkt
there are a lot of nice little things.
i do the same every year.
my friends in us they love the bavarian ginger bread....
try this
Reply:Maybe a cook book with German recipes...you will find them available in English.
German Nutcrackers or Smokers, a Christmas Pyramid,
"Lebkuchen" from Nurnberg in one of those fancy tins!!
Reply:You could go to a good department store and send home a good german goosedown duvet. They will pack it for you. Costs around 550-600 Euros to buy and ship...but you will love it....get them those german chocolate eggs with toys inside---forgot their name...
Reply:K-Wohlfahrt stores are also in Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Nürnberg, Heidelberg and Rüdesheim/Rhein.
Our family allways likes the chocolate. Try also the " Cote d' Or"
chocolate with different fillings. It's actually a belgium brand, but very good. Also the Lindt chocloate isn't german. It's from Switzerland.
Reply:I agree with the above: CHOCOLATE!!! Woohoo! German chocolate is divine!
Reply:If you are carrying them back with you I suggest Chocolate, Beer, Wine, and depending on what region you are in they all have a specialty markt similiar to oktoberfest. The one I go to in Weimar is called the ZweibalMarkt, or Onion fest. You can get may local items found only in thuringia and tibet like the ginko leaf.
Toys, hand made toys are also great and old Coo Coo Clocks. I bought my mother once a great tea set hand made in germany with saucer, cup, spoon and even a special ginko tea. There are also Beer Mugs or Steins as we call them here. there are many beautiful things in gemany.
Prices on all these things except the clock are cheap and legal to bring home as long as you are 21 with any alcohol. One real cool alcohol I found was called Kleiner Feigling, its a small glass bottle wit purple on it filled with vodka and a fruity taste. They are delicious.
Take plenty of pictures
Reply:Some cookies native to the area where you are. There are specialties all over Germany. I myself prefer the Belgian chocolate and they have it there too (not Godiva, that is made for Americans)
Jacques, Cote d Or and all are inexpensive and good. Postage is expensive so keep that in mind.
Reply:a BMW. or plane tickets out there.
Reply:My friends in the States always asked for Glühwein. You can get that in boxes, so it is easier to ship. And how about some Spekulatius?
Reply:Beer steins.
Reply:Send some Jigsaw puzzles of German scenes.
Reply:Go to Rothenburg, there is a Kaethe Wohlfahrt Christmas store, you'll go wild. Don't bother with Kinder Eggs or Rittersport, you can get them here as well, but buy Lindt Chocolate, its very expensive here and not as much variety. Cookies are great, but unless the are the Lebkuchen cookies, they fall apart in the shipping. Buy beer steins, they are called Bier Seidels over there, Nutcracker Men, Smokers or as they call them Rauchmannchen, a small Kuckucks Clock, ( Cuckoo)
Table linens, especially Christmas ones and they don't weigh as much to send. Even Leinen or Halb Leinen ( linen or half linen) Dishtowels are much better quality and more absorbent than ours. Licorice, Herb-Candies, great tasting for coughs and any other time. Most of the stuff you can buy at Gift Stores in any larger city or at the Christmas markets, although at the markets they're more expensive.
You don't have to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the only thing is the K.Wohlfahrt Store, that one is only in Rothenburg.
Reply:chocholate, gummibears,nutcracker, picture books
Reply:some of my favorites that everyone asks me to bring back:
of course, "Ja "chocolate, (very inexpensive @.35 euro each bar)
chocolate with haselnuss (ChoceuR brand)
Milka (Ganze Haselnusse) e300g
SMARTIES (similar to M%26amp;M's but not as sweet) in tubes
ChoceuR brand Milch SCHOKO RIEGEL and white chocolate (Weisse Crisp) with Hazelnuts)
YOU CAN ALWAYS go to NORMA and 24 uhr for supplies
Balea, Florena, atrix, hand/nail creme in the "tubes." (@ .75 euro ea.)
Balea Face (sensitive)or Lippenpflege (similar to Chapstick), alverde (lippenbalsam)
badedas (liquid bodywash) in U.S. @ us$20
Kueipp Badetabletten -(bath salts) (box of 10) (expensive in US)
Christmas cookies from Nuremburg (in a tin)
soccer gear (everyone loves a winner! well almost)
embroidered linens
RITTENHOFF glasses (very ornate with painted embellishment)
Kitchenware/ Bodum (available in US but not as great as the variety of Germany)
knives made by Boker (hard to find in US) excellent quality!
Collectibles: steins, small houses insertable candles from base, (handmade of clay and enamel), depicting Medieval areas @ Rothenberg
Check out the second hand stores for Housewares such as plates , teapots, steins, beer glasses, made only in Germany
What are good gifts under $25 to give to inlaws?
I haven't got a clue what to give them. I always buy seperate gifts for them but am considering buying one gift for both. Also my sister in law and brother in law, I dont know what to get them. Any ideas?
What are good gifts under $25 to give to inlaws?
You can never go wrong with a gift certificate to their favorite resturant!!!!
Reply:Here is a thought if you have Tim Horton's and they enjoy drinking coffee get them a gift pack from there. Get them gift certificates to a movie. Buy them a movie.
Reply:a crystal jar of whole cashews
Reply:A picture of you and your significant other in a nice frame.
Reply:if you have kids get them a pic of them on a mug..or mouse pad...
Reply:If they drink, a good bottle of wine can be had under 25.00. Do they like plants? I live in a warm climate and a nice flowering pointsetta,christmas cactus, orchid, etc. can be appreciated by both. I am giving pairs of movie tickets this year to all the couples I know.
What are good gifts under $25 to give to inlaws?
You can never go wrong with a gift certificate to their favorite resturant!!!!
Reply:Here is a thought if you have Tim Horton's and they enjoy drinking coffee get them a gift pack from there. Get them gift certificates to a movie. Buy them a movie.
Reply:a crystal jar of whole cashews
Reply:A picture of you and your significant other in a nice frame.
Reply:if you have kids get them a pic of them on a mug..or mouse pad...
Reply:If they drink, a good bottle of wine can be had under 25.00. Do they like plants? I live in a warm climate and a nice flowering pointsetta,christmas cactus, orchid, etc. can be appreciated by both. I am giving pairs of movie tickets this year to all the couples I know.
What is the proper way to handle recieving gifts at a large party?
My daughter is turning 13 this month and is inviting 35 of her closest friends to her birthday bash. We are wondering if it is rude to accept gifts when the party is this large? and if you do accept gifts, is it rude to not open them while everyone is there? The party is only 3 hours long and we have lots of activities plannned. Opening that many gifts would take up too much of the party. My initial response was to say no gifts, but she goes to most of these kids parties and gifts them. Has anyone else been in this situation?
What is the proper way to handle recieving gifts at a large party?
Everyone here is right about not opening gifts at the party. The tip about thank you notes left something out though. You should send a thank you note to everyone who attends the party, not just for the gifts. Then, you mention the gift specifically in the card, for example "Thank you so much for coming to my party. I hope you had a great time. I also wanted to thank you for the lovely (whatever). Thank you!" It shows that you really appreciated the gift, but their company was just as important to you.
Reply:similar to at a wedding, it is acceptable to open the gifts at a later time, as long as she personally hand-writes her thank you notes for each gift.
Reply:Take them and thank them.
Reply:It is fine to receive gifts, but she shouldn't expect or demand them, or make it seem like the gift is a requirement.
She can put the gifts aside and open them later (that way no one is embarassed if they didn't bring her a gift or if their gift is more modest than another). If the friend really wants to see her reaction when she opens the gift, then you should allow that.
Or make a game out of it - whoever wins whatever game/activity you have planned gets to decide which
present(s) the birthday girl opens. Set a limit, like "lunch will be ready in ten minutes, so you can only open five presents, or however many you can open in that time period."
Make sure your daughter thanks each person directly for their gift, and/or writes them a thank-you after she has opened it later.
Reply:You are correct that your daughter is too old for unwrapping gifts to be central to the party. Treat the gifts the same you would treat hostess gifts brought to a grown up dinner party. Thank the giver and set the gift quietly aside out of sight, to be opened later. That way you don't embarrass those who brought a less luxurious gift or no gift at all.
Hint -- Have some quick and easy way to LABEL gifts with the name of giver as they arrive. Otherwise, if the card gets seperated from the gift, ot there is no card, your daughter is going to have difficulties with her thank you letters.
Reply:Accept gifts but don't open them while the party is on.
Reply:No, one shouldn't open gifts in front of other guests, it may cause embarrassment to the less well off. You should have a small gift table for guests to lay gifts on. After the event you should write individual thank you notes for all gifts received.
Reply:I think with that many people it's better not to open them at the party. Make sure she sends thank you notes to everyone.
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What is the proper way to handle recieving gifts at a large party?
Everyone here is right about not opening gifts at the party. The tip about thank you notes left something out though. You should send a thank you note to everyone who attends the party, not just for the gifts. Then, you mention the gift specifically in the card, for example "Thank you so much for coming to my party. I hope you had a great time. I also wanted to thank you for the lovely (whatever). Thank you!" It shows that you really appreciated the gift, but their company was just as important to you.
Reply:similar to at a wedding, it is acceptable to open the gifts at a later time, as long as she personally hand-writes her thank you notes for each gift.
Reply:Take them and thank them.
Reply:It is fine to receive gifts, but she shouldn't expect or demand them, or make it seem like the gift is a requirement.
She can put the gifts aside and open them later (that way no one is embarassed if they didn't bring her a gift or if their gift is more modest than another). If the friend really wants to see her reaction when she opens the gift, then you should allow that.
Or make a game out of it - whoever wins whatever game/activity you have planned gets to decide which
present(s) the birthday girl opens. Set a limit, like "lunch will be ready in ten minutes, so you can only open five presents, or however many you can open in that time period."
Make sure your daughter thanks each person directly for their gift, and/or writes them a thank-you after she has opened it later.
Reply:You are correct that your daughter is too old for unwrapping gifts to be central to the party. Treat the gifts the same you would treat hostess gifts brought to a grown up dinner party. Thank the giver and set the gift quietly aside out of sight, to be opened later. That way you don't embarrass those who brought a less luxurious gift or no gift at all.
Hint -- Have some quick and easy way to LABEL gifts with the name of giver as they arrive. Otherwise, if the card gets seperated from the gift, ot there is no card, your daughter is going to have difficulties with her thank you letters.
Reply:Accept gifts but don't open them while the party is on.
Reply:No, one shouldn't open gifts in front of other guests, it may cause embarrassment to the less well off. You should have a small gift table for guests to lay gifts on. After the event you should write individual thank you notes for all gifts received.
Reply:I think with that many people it's better not to open them at the party. Make sure she sends thank you notes to everyone.
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What kind of gifts should I buy that is only found in Rochester NY or Upstate NY?
I recently moved to Rochester NY a couple of months ago. I'm going back home for winter vacation but I need to buy X-mas gifts for my friends back home. I want to buy them gifts that are uniquely only found in upstate NY. I'm not sure what to get. Any suggestions?
What kind of gifts should I buy that is only found in Rochester NY or Upstate NY?
Highland Lilac Perfume: the official fragrance of Rochester - the Lilac Capital of the World. The springtime lilac festival is held is Highland Park. (source 1)
Zweigle's White Hots: The unofficial hot dog of Rochester, white hots are similar to bratwurst and plumper than regular red hot dogs. (source 2)
Genesee Cream Ale: The beer that made Rochester great (or at least feeling no pain). Genny Cream is a Rochester tradition. (source 3)
Reply:sponge candy
What kind of gifts should I buy that is only found in Rochester NY or Upstate NY?
Highland Lilac Perfume: the official fragrance of Rochester - the Lilac Capital of the World. The springtime lilac festival is held is Highland Park. (source 1)
Zweigle's White Hots: The unofficial hot dog of Rochester, white hots are similar to bratwurst and plumper than regular red hot dogs. (source 2)
Genesee Cream Ale: The beer that made Rochester great (or at least feeling no pain). Genny Cream is a Rochester tradition. (source 3)
Reply:sponge candy
How did Christians start giving gifts for Christmas?
How did we start giving gifts for Christmas? I know the wise men brought gifts and Jesus' birth is a gift but how did we go from that to giving everyone we know presents? It seems like commercialism left religous significance behind along time ago.
How did Christians start giving gifts for Christmas?
Christmas's gift-giving tradition has its roots in the Three Kings' offerings to the infant Jesus. The magi traveled to Bethlehem to present Christ gifts. Romans traded gifts during Saturnalia, and 13th century French nuns distributed presents to the poor on St. Nicholas' Eve. And in Germany smalls gifts were left hanging on a candle-lit fur tree, as years went on the presents got bigger and ended up under the tree instead. However, gift-giving did not become the central Christmas tradition it is today until the late 18th century. As the story of Santa Claus gained more popularity, slowly the religous reason for gift giving gave away to just holiday tradition (and a reason for companies to clear out their inventory before the start of a new year)
Reply:It has to do with the 3 wisemen bringing gifts to Jesus.
Reply:It is explained so: It is rather an exchange of love and thanks. To show we appreciate the things everyone does. Now a days its out of hand, everyone wants the gifts and no one appreciates anything else. I don wanna type anymore so go to http://books.google.com/books?id=YgyzBtz... to find more out.
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How did Christians start giving gifts for Christmas?
Christmas's gift-giving tradition has its roots in the Three Kings' offerings to the infant Jesus. The magi traveled to Bethlehem to present Christ gifts. Romans traded gifts during Saturnalia, and 13th century French nuns distributed presents to the poor on St. Nicholas' Eve. And in Germany smalls gifts were left hanging on a candle-lit fur tree, as years went on the presents got bigger and ended up under the tree instead. However, gift-giving did not become the central Christmas tradition it is today until the late 18th century. As the story of Santa Claus gained more popularity, slowly the religous reason for gift giving gave away to just holiday tradition (and a reason for companies to clear out their inventory before the start of a new year)
Reply:It has to do with the 3 wisemen bringing gifts to Jesus.
Reply:It is explained so: It is rather an exchange of love and thanks. To show we appreciate the things everyone does. Now a days its out of hand, everyone wants the gifts and no one appreciates anything else. I don wanna type anymore so go to http://books.google.com/books?id=YgyzBtz... to find more out.
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