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Kendell’s Christmas Chexmas
Christmas Eve
by Kendell Stachelski
CHECKLIST
INGREDIENTS
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
17 oz. Corn Chex cereal
1/2 cup white corn syrup
(one box)
2 cups brown sugar
Optional: *red and green
1 cup butter
M&M’s
Ten ways to make the night before
Christmas extra merry!
PAJAMA PARTY
Kick off the night by unwrapping a fresh pair of Christmas Eve
pajamas. Matching family sets earn bonus holiday points!
DIRECTIONS
1. Bring salt, corn syrup, brown sugar and butter to a boil.
Boil for 1 ½ minutes. Stir in baking soda.
2. Pour over the cereal in a large brown paper bag.
3. Microwave for 3 minutes, shake the bag after each
minute.
4. After the final shake, spread on a parchment-lined
cookie sheet.
*Add optional M&M’s immediately, then let cool.
5. Store in a covered, air-tight container.
TRACK SANTA’S SLEIGH
Follow along online with NORAD Tracks Santa and see how close
the big guy is getting to your neighborhood.
A NOTE FOR THE NORTH POLE
Write a quick thank-you note to Santa and tuck it next to his treats.
Elves love a good thank-you!
MIX UP SANTA’S SNACK
Cookies and milk are classic, but why not surprise Santa with a
mug of hot cocoa or a slice of homemade pie?
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Flying around the world is thirsty work! Set out a bowl of water and
a few apple slices for the reindeer team.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
Pile into the car with a thermos of cocoa and cruise the
neighborhood to 昀椀nd the brightest, most dazzling displays in town.
SING A CAROL
Gather around the tree for a family sing-along. Extra credit for
anyone who knows all the verses to “Jingle Bells!”
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SNAP A TREE-SIDE PHOTO
Capture the moment with a family photo in front of the tree. It’s a
memory you’ll be glad to have for years to come.
Trivia Contest
MAKE A WISH ON A STAR
Step outside, look up at the winter sky and make a wish on the
brightest star you can 昀椀nd.
LIGHTS OUT EARLY
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Remember, Santa only stops by when everyone is fast asleep!
Snuggle in, close your eyes and wake up to Christmas morning
magic.
Merry Christmas from all of us!
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