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> Day before dipping-day

>

> Tomorrow is Christmas Eve (julafton, in Swedish), but it is also known

> as " dopparedagen " (means: dipping day). And traditionally the countdown

> to Christmas can be done with the (when Christmas is far away

> exceedingly long...) phrase ending in " the day before the dipping-day " .

> Hence, today is " the day before the dipping-day " , yesterday was " the day

> before the day before the dipping day " and the day before that was " the

> day before the day before the day before the dipping day " , and so on and

> forth, you get the picture I am sure...

> Anyhow, the name " dipping day " comes from the traditional Christmas

> lunch (on December 24), which consists of slices or pieces of bread that

> are dipped in meat stock (typically the stock from the cooking of the

> Christmas ham, or from the cooking of any of the other Christmas meat

> dishes, like sausages etc), and served with mustard. And in many

> families also served with something else on the side, in 's family

> it's served with sausages on the side. The tradition can be traced back

> to ritual sacrificial meals during the Viking age, but probably also has

> to do with practical reasons, such as the enormous amount of cooking

> already going on during that day (in preparation for the traditional

> Christmas dinner the same evening) could make fixing lunch a bit of a

> stretch (and probably even more so in the time before take-aways...), so

> you'd use what you had on the stove anyway (the stock) and combine it

> with something that didn't need cooking (the bread).

> love and Christmas greetings/Reb – who is looking forward to the

> dipping and getting hungry just writing this...

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Hi Reb, what an interesting life you lead, and I love your stories of all the different customs during the year. My grandmothers mother and father were from the Netherlands, Holland, and she had many customs she brought to the table at Christmas. The one I couldn’t get use to was her pudding cake [i called it] which she made a suet glaze and dark chocolate spice cake to go with it. I liked the cake, but the glaze to me was awful. I think there was a name for it but it escapes me now. It was a traditional dessert in her family. I like the “dipping” day tradition you have. Sounds yummy. What else are customary dishes you have at Christmas? We are having Ham cooked in the slow cooker with green beans and carrots. Potatoes Au `gratin, orange sauce for the ham to cut down on the saltiness, and corn muffins. Desserts will be pumpkin, cherry and Dutch apple pie. All with real whipped cream on top. This year no Chex mix or cookies were made. LMerry Christmas to you and yours. JHugs, Jackie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Reb DSent: Friday, December 23, 2011 1:57 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Day before dipping-day Tomorrow is Christmas Eve (julafton, in Swedish), but it is also known as " dopparedagen " (means: dipping day). And traditionally the countdown to Christmas can be done with the (when Christmas is far away exceedingly long...) phrase ending in " the day before the dipping-day " . Hence, today is " the day before the dipping-day " , yesterday was " the day before the day before the dipping day " and the day before that was " the day before the day before the day before the dipping day " , and so on and forth, you get the picture I am sure... Anyhow, the name " dipping day " comes from the traditional Christmas lunch (on December 24), which consists of slices or pieces of bread that are dipped in meat stock (typically the stock from the cooking of the Christmas ham, or from the cooking of any of the other Christmas meat dishes, like sausages etc), and served with mustard. And in many families also served with something else on the side, in 's family it's served with sausages on the side. The tradition can be traced back to ritual sacrificial meals during the Viking age, but probably also has to do with practical reasons, such as the enormous amount of cooking already going on during that day (in preparation for the traditional Christmas dinner the same evening) could make fixing lunch a bit of a stretch (and probably even more so in the time before take-aways...), so you'd use what you had on the stove anyway (the stock) and combine it with something that didn't need cooking (the bread). love and Christmas greetings/Reb – who is looking forward to the dipping and getting hungry just writing this...

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Hi Reb, what an interesting life you lead, and I love your stories of all the different customs during the year. My grandmothers mother and father were from the Netherlands, Holland, and she had many customs she brought to the table at Christmas. The one I couldn’t get use to was her pudding cake [i called it] which she made a suet glaze and dark chocolate spice cake to go with it. I liked the cake, but the glaze to me was awful. I think there was a name for it but it escapes me now. It was a traditional dessert in her family. I like the “dipping” day tradition you have. Sounds yummy. What else are customary dishes you have at Christmas? We are having Ham cooked in the slow cooker with green beans and carrots. Potatoes Au `gratin, orange sauce for the ham to cut down on the saltiness, and corn muffins. Desserts will be pumpkin, cherry and Dutch apple pie. All with real whipped cream on top. This year no Chex mix or cookies were made. LMerry Christmas to you and yours. JHugs, Jackie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Reb DSent: Friday, December 23, 2011 1:57 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Day before dipping-day Tomorrow is Christmas Eve (julafton, in Swedish), but it is also known as " dopparedagen " (means: dipping day). And traditionally the countdown to Christmas can be done with the (when Christmas is far away exceedingly long...) phrase ending in " the day before the dipping-day " . Hence, today is " the day before the dipping-day " , yesterday was " the day before the day before the dipping day " and the day before that was " the day before the day before the day before the dipping day " , and so on and forth, you get the picture I am sure... Anyhow, the name " dipping day " comes from the traditional Christmas lunch (on December 24), which consists of slices or pieces of bread that are dipped in meat stock (typically the stock from the cooking of the Christmas ham, or from the cooking of any of the other Christmas meat dishes, like sausages etc), and served with mustard. And in many families also served with something else on the side, in 's family it's served with sausages on the side. The tradition can be traced back to ritual sacrificial meals during the Viking age, but probably also has to do with practical reasons, such as the enormous amount of cooking already going on during that day (in preparation for the traditional Christmas dinner the same evening) could make fixing lunch a bit of a stretch (and probably even more so in the time before take-aways...), so you'd use what you had on the stove anyway (the stock) and combine it with something that didn't need cooking (the bread). love and Christmas greetings/Reb – who is looking forward to the dipping and getting hungry just writing this...

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How interesting Reb! I always learn something new from each and every one of your emails!!Happy Dipping Day:) SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 2:56 AM Subject: Day before dipping-day

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve (julafton, in Swedish), but it is also known as "dopparedagen" (means: dipping day). And traditionally the countdown to Christmas can be done with the (when Christmas is far away exceedingly long...) phrase ending in "the day before the dipping-day". Hence, today is "the day before the dipping-day", yesterday was "the day before the day before the dipping day" and the day before that was "the day before the day before the day before the dipping day", and so on and forth, you get the picture I am sure...Anyhow, the name "dipping day" comes from the traditional Christmas lunch (on December 24), which consists of slices or pieces of bread that are dipped in meat stock (typically the stock from the cooking of the Christmas ham, or from the

cooking of any of the other Christmas meat dishes, like sausages etc), and served with mustard. And in many families also served with something else on the side, in 's family it's served with sausages on the side. The tradition can be traced back to ritual sacrificial meals during the Viking age, but probably also has to do with practical reasons, such as the enormous amount of cooking already going on during that day (in preparation for the traditional Christmas dinner the same evening) could make fixing lunch a bit of a stretch (and probably even more so in the time before take-aways...), so you'd use what you had on the stove anyway (the stock) and combine it with something that didn't need cooking (the bread).love and Christmas greetings/Reb – who is looking forward to the dipping and getting hungry just writing this...

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Thank you, Sharon!love/Reb>> How interesting Reb! I always learn something new from each and every one of your emails!!> > Happy Dipping Day:)> >  > Sharon> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.>  >  > > > ________________________________> To: MSersLife > Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 2:56 AM> Subject: Day before dipping-day> > > > > > Tomorrow is Christmas Eve (julafton, in Swedish), but it is also known as "dopparedagen" (means: dipping day). And traditionally the countdown to Christmas can be done with the (when Christmas is far away exceedingly long...) phrase ending in "the day before the dipping-day". Hence, today is "the day before the dipping-day", yesterday was "the day before the day before the dipping day" and the day before that was "the day before the day before the day before the dipping day", and so on and forth, you get the picture I am sure...> > Anyhow, the name "dipping day" comes from the traditional Christmas lunch (on December 24), which consists of slices or pieces of bread that are dipped in meat stock (typically the stock from the cooking of the Christmas ham, or from the cooking of any of the other Christmas meat dishes, like sausages etc), and served with mustard. And in many families also served with something else on the side, in 's family it's served with sausages on the side. The tradition can be traced back to ritual sacrificial meals during the Viking age, but probably also has to do with practical reasons, such as the enormous amount of cooking already going on during that day (in preparation for the traditional Christmas dinner the same evening) could make fixing lunch a bit of a stretch (and probably even more so in the time before take-aways...), so you'd use what you had on the stove anyway (the stock) and combine it with something that didn't need cooking (the bread).> > love and Christmas greetings> /Reb â€" who is looking forward to the dipping and getting hungry just writing this...>