DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

Christkindelmarkt, Leeds - a little piece of Germany in the heart of Leeds City Centre     Christkindelmarkt , Leeds   is one of the most established German Christmas Markets in the UK, with traditional wooden stalls, festive greenery, Christmas carousel ride and twinkling colourful lights all creating a unique continental style festive atmosphere in the heart of Leeds city centre.    Set in the stylish civic setting of the award winning  Millennium Square ,  Christkindelmarkt   attracts many hundred thousands of visitors to Leeds each year and forms an integral part of the city’s annual events program.    The market consists of over  40 wooden chalet stalls  from authentic German   traders  providing a wide range of seasonal gift ideas for everyone including; handcrafted toys, jewellery, Christmas cards and festive decorations, speciality foods and traditional German delicacies such as gluhwein, bratwurst sausages,

This diy comes from www.bhg.com . Something to add to your holiday table so your guests know where they are being seated on Christmas dinner night. Enjoy! Santa Hat Place Cards for Christmas Craft these Santa hats to help guests find their places at the Christmas table. What You'll Need: Tracing paper or a copier; pencil Square of stiff red glitter felt Scrap of white fluffy, furry fabric Fabrics glue Hand-sewing needle; red sewing thread Straight pins; scissors 20-mm gold jingle bell Download pattern How to Make It: Trace the pattern using tracing paper or a copier. Place the pattern on the red glitter felt, and cut out one shape for each holder. Cut 1-1/2x8-inch piece of white fabric. Fold long edges under 1/4 inch, and glue the to the back side of the fabric to make a strip 1x8 inches. Glue white trim in place on the front lower curved edge of the red

   To make this simple candy, dip peppermint sticks in dark chocolate and roll in crushed nuts, cinnamon-sugar, or sweetened coconut. Peppermint Sticks ingredients 4 ounces   bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon   shortening 2/3 cup   pecans or your favorite nuts, chopped 16 3 - 4  inches   soft peppermint sticks directions 1. In a small saucepan combine chocolate and shortening; cook over low heat just until melted. Transfer to a bowl. Place pecans on waxed paper. 2. Dip one end of each peppermint stick into melted chocolate and then roll in chopped nuts. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Wrap each individually to give as a gift. Makes 16 gifts.