In just a few more days we will enter into a new year. There are many traditions that are associated with ushering in a new year. A few popular New Years traditions are:
- Making of New Year’s resolutions. This tradition dates back to the early Babylonians who’s most popular resolution was to return borrowed farm equipment.
- The Tournament of Roses Parade dates back to 1886. In that year, members of the Valley Hunt Club decorated their carriages with flowers.
- The tradition of using a baby to signify the new year was begun in Greece around 600 BC.
- The song, “Auld Lang Syne,” is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the new year. At least partially written by Robert Burns in the 1700’s, it was first published in 1796 after Burns’ death.
Note: New Years facts were taken from http://wilstar.com/holidays/newyear.htm
Toast to the new year with a twist on the traditional champagne drink!
- 2 oz. Yellow Tail Sparkling Rose
- 1/2 oz. Elderflower Liqueur
- 1 oz. Cranberry Juice
- 1 pinch Orange bitters
- 1 whole sugar cube
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It doesn’t have to be Father’s Day or the holidays to get something nice for your guy! I don’t know about ou but I can appreciate a well groomed man. If you have a guy friend who is engaged and getting married soon a classic shave set is a great gift idea.
This is a great gift for a groom having a man shower. He will need to look sharp and be clean shaven for his BIG day! It is a must that grooms should be just exactly that GROOMED on there wedding day.
You can find shaving sets at a lot of department stores, and if you are trying to save a few bucks check out this one from Target! It includes a shaving bowl, a brush, a shaver, soap, and matching stand. Read the rest of this entry »
The Christmas holiday is just a few days away making it a perfect time to relax with a few holiday cocktails after work or on the weekend by the fireplace. Try out these Christmas drink recipes to help put you in the holiday spirit!
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Bourbon
- 6 oz. Rum
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 6 oz. sugar
- 6 beaten eggs
- 15 oz. milk
- 15 oz. whipping cream
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Are you getting ready for a holiday party and do not know exactly what to serve? Try making eggnog from scratch, the signature drink for holidays!
Marthastewart.com gives a really easy recipe that will serve over 20 people and will be great for merry times and mistletoe!
Ingredients you will need
- 12 eggs seperated
- 1 1/2 cups of superfine sugar
- 1 qt. of whole milk
- 1 1/2 qts. of heavy cream
- 3 cups of bourbon
- 1/2 cup of dark rum
- 2 cups of cognac
- Freshly grated nutmeg
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One thing that is typically hard in planning your wedding and reception is making a seating chart where everyone will be able to sit where they feel comfortable. It is a good idea to have a seating chart to show organization and make sure everyone is placed where you think they should belong.
I have been to a few weddings that did not have a seating chart and it was not all daisies and roses. Even though it may seem pointless or too difficult at the initial thought of it, it will show your guests the extra effort you put into their comfort to have them assigned and escorted to tables where everyone knows each other or has something in common with each other.
Here a few tips on how to make a good seating chart.
- Make A Plan- draw out a sketch or blue print on how you want your tables set up, how many chairs per table, what direction you want the tables facing and so forth. This will help you begin to see where you want your guests placed.
- Categorize Your Guests – if you have most of your RSVP cards in from your guests, begin to group your guests into categories. Examples of categories are family, work friends, single friends, married couples, etc.
- High Table – The high table is normally the table where you, the new married couple and the bridesmaids and groomsmen will sit. Make sure you seat your bridal party near to you. You will want them by your side to celebrate your big day!
- Family – It is appropriate and normally expected to seat close family nearest to the High Table. Make sure you and your groom make a table for both of your immediate families to enjoy the big day too! Use your judgment on other family members. Try and seat them close to immediate family as well.
- Children – You may want to seat families with smaller children together because single people with no kids do not necessarily want to have to censor what they say or drink because of the children they are forced to sit next too. Seating families with children together will make it a happier and easier time at your reception.
Hopefully these tips will help seat your guests so everyone feels comfortable and has a great time!
Holiday Sparkler
Holiday Egg Nog