Why Christmas Traditions Matter Even When We Cannot Gather, with Donna VanLiere and Robyn McKelvy
In a uniquely different year, not everything has to change. Today’s conversation focuses on traditions and the importance of upholding them, even in 2020. Donna VanLiere and Robyn McKelvy join our hosts to talk about anchoring your traditions in the hope of Jesus and using them to serve others. Whether you carry on or create traditions this year, may they point you back to Christ this Christmas.
Connect with Donna:
Twitter: @donnavanliere
Facebook: facebook.com/donnavanliere
Website: http://www.donnavanliere.com/
Episode Notes:
Mom & Daughter Christmas Star Date
Toffee Popcorn with Chocolate Drizzle Recipe:
This is yummy for family movie night. Unfortunately, it’s hard to stop eating! This also stores well in a tin and makes a great Christmas gift for your neighbors.
32 cups plain popped popcorn
2½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups butter
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking …
In a uniquely different year, not everything has to change. Today’s conversation focuses on traditions and the importance of upholding them, even in 2020. Donna VanLiere and Robyn McKelvy join our hosts to talk about anchoring your traditions in the hope of Jesus and using them to serve others. Whether you carry on or create traditions this year, may they point you back to Christ this Christmas.
Connect with Donna:
Twitter: @donnavanliere
Facebook: facebook.com/donnavanliere
Website: http://www.donnavanliere.com/
Episode Notes:
Mom & Daughter Christmas Star Date
Toffee Popcorn with Chocolate Drizzle Recipe:
This is yummy for family movie night. Unfortunately, it’s hard to stop eating! This also stores well in a tin and makes a great Christmas gift for your neighbors.
32 cups plain popped popcorn
2½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups butter
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
coarse grain sea salt, optional
Preheat oven to 225. Pop popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels. Put into a large roasting pan and set aside. Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat and stir occasionally for 8-10 minutes or until it comes to a full boil. Continue cooking for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour the hot sugar mixture over the popcorn in the roasting pan and stir until well coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every fifteen minutes, or until there is a crispy coating on the popcorn. Spread out on parchment paper and cool. Microwave the bittersweet chocolate chips, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Drizzle over cooled popcorn. If desired, sprinkle with coarse grain sea salt. Let stand until drizzle is firm. Store leftovers in air-tight container.
“Treasuring Christ in our Traditions”
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