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8 • Sedalia Democrat Gifts & Goodies Guide Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Cole Camp’s
One tradition in the small German com-
munity of Cole Camp is the annual perfor-
celebration
mance of the Cole Camp German Singers,
who sing Christmas songs in High Ger-
man. The group has been singing each
holiday season for approximately 23 years.
of Christmas
Holiday traditions
Cockrell Mercantile Co. reflect German heritage perform in High German and in four-
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS By Faith Bemiss
fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com part harmony. Neil noted that most of the
&
music performed at the event is ordered
COLE CAMP — Christmas traditions directly from Germany.
Thursday, Friday, in the small German community of Cole Last year, many of the visitors who
Camp have Americanized over the years attended the performance drove to Cole
December 7, 2017 December 8, 2017 but many holiday customs still retain a Camp from Kansas City, Jefferson City,
10:00 am to 7:00 pm 10:00 am to 9:00 pm flavor of the old country. Lebanon, and from as far away as West
Plains.
Longtime Cole Camp residents Neil
Join us for hors d’oeuvres and warm and Marilyn Heimsoth said German-re- The Cole Camp German Singers also
cheer from 6pm to 9pm on Friday lated holiday events in Cole Camp take in participate in the Christkindlmarket and
10% off all purchases both days the annual performance by the Cole Camp Christbaumfest.
German Singers, the Christkindlmarket The Christbaumfest Craft Show takes
and Christbaumfest. Many also hold to the place each year the Saturday before
WE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 7 tradition of attending church on Christ- Thanksgiving. The seventh annual Christ-
PM ON THURSDAYS BETWEEN kindlmarket, a one-day event slated to be
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THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS The annual performance for the Cole hosted from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1,
Camp German Singers began approxi- features free activities for children and pic-
mately 23 years ago. This year, they will tures with Santa. It also has free activities
Phone 816-697-1923 www.cockrellmercantile.com for all ages such as holiday wagon rides,
give a free performance at 7 p.m. Sunday,
Dec. 3 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The lighting of the Festbaum, a live Nativity
25 to 30 singers participating this year have scene, carolers and a Christmas tree deco-
spent several months rehearsing and will rating contest.
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Your Healthy Source for the Holidays “It signals the beginning of Advent. It was
the reformer, Martin Luther, who first sug-
For the Heimsoth family, they still enjoy
the German tradition of placing real wax
• Baking Items & Spices • Nuts & Fruits gested that children receive presents from candles on their Christmas tree each year
• Kitchen Utensils • Apples the ‘Christ Child,’ hence the name ‘Christ- and Neil still remembers how his family
• Baskets & Rugs • Sweet Potatoes kindl,’ this then became the popular name celebrated when he was a child.
• Home Made Jams & Jellies • Turnips for many of the Christmas markets.” “One thing that I remember, that was
• Christmas Candies • Noodles Veibrock, who co-chairs the event with very traditional, but it isn’t anymore,” Neil
• Hand Made Hickory Michael Dieckman, noted that the Fest- added. “Mom and dad would decorate the
• Farm Fresh Eggs
Rockers & Lawn Furniture baum, or German Christmas wreath, will tree, and the tree was in the living room,
• Fresh Meats be raised at 6 p.m. that evening by the Ger- and then they would close that room up.
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man Mannerchor (Men’s Choir) in front of You were never allowed in that room until
Brandon Rd. - Windsor, MO the Handel Haus on Maple Street. Christmas Eve. That was really a tradition.”
2 mi. S of 52 Hwy. off County Line Rd - Watch for Signs! “Christkindlmarkets are still held in Faith Bemiss can be reached at 660-530-
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12 • Sedalia Democrat Gifts & Goodies Guide Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Bob Satnan
Democrat Columnist THE SAUSAGE STUFF
Communications Director at Sedalia School District 200 We were The Orphans and New Year’s Eve was our night.
The stockings are last. When I worked in Rockford, Ill., our newsroom was almost an equal split of “mar-
Some families tackle their stockings first on Christmas ried with kids” and “young and single.” I was in the latter group, and since none of
morning, others unload the goodies as other presents are us had family nearby we called our group The Orphans. We worked together and
opened. Growing up, stockings were always saved for last, played together. When it came to holidays, more often than not I was the host and
and for good reason. My mother had carefully worked all that was especially true each New Year’s Eve. Early on, my sister shared a quick-and-
year to fill them. easy recipe that our cousin discovered, and it immediately became an Orphans party
Lilas Satnan loved filling our Christmas stockings with staple.
surprise treasures and anticipated favorites. There always was “Dude, did you make The Sausage Stuff?” (Only “stuff” was replaced by a different
candy and gum, usually some socks or underwear, but always word starting with “S.”)
some unexpected items that were personal and special. Back “You know I did.”
in the days when cereal box tops could be mailed to manufac-
1 roll Jimmy Dean breakfast transfer the meat-and-cheese mix-
turers to get cool toys, my mom would secretly snag those box
sausage ture to a large bowl and refrigerate
tops and beat us to the mailbox when the loot arrived. And
1 pound lean ground beef for at least an hour (overnight is
there were always McDonald’s gift certificates.
1 pound Velveeta, cubed best).
Not only did my mom relish the opportunity to gather
2 loaves of cocktail rye Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
the goodies for our Christmas stockings, she also sewed and
bread Place slices of cocktail rye on a
beaded our socks. She’d make new ones for all of us every
Brown the sausage and baking sheet. Place a heaping tea-
few years. Each Christmas I still proudly display mine, which
ground beef together. Drain spoon of the meat-and-cheese mix-
features Snoopy atop his dog house typing out his Christmas list -
off all excess fat. Over low heat, ture onto each slice of the bread,
perfect for a writer.
slowly add Velveeta cubes; as they then bake for 10 minutes or until
To this day in our house, on Christmas morning, the stockings are last. We
melt, stir into the meat mixture. the cheese melts and the edges of
may not have my mom’s skill at filling them, but we’ll always wait until after the
Once all the Velveeta has melted, the bread are crunchy. Serve.
last gift under the tree has been opened to see what’s inside.
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Joanna Anderson
President of State Fair Community College ANDERSON FAMILY FRUITCAKE
In large bowl combine: ¼ t. allspice
Homemade gifts are a Christmas tradition for the Anderson family. 1 lb. dates chopped ¼ t. soda
When my uncle couldn’t find a wooden stirring “spoon” tough enough 2 cups walnuts (or pecans) 1 t. baking powder
to turn his Christmas fudge concoction into smooth, melt-in-your- 1 lb. candied fruit (red/green Finally, add the following creamed
mouth perfection, my husband Ken handcrafted him a beautiful wood- cherries, candied pineapple or fruits mixture to fruit:
en stirring paddle out of a hedge log. After pleading, we all got one. of your choice) 1 cup melted butter
A piece off an old combine became a barn quilt for our son’s shop, ¼ c. honey 1 ¼ c. brown sugar
and a beautiful hand-carved nativity stable was a gift for my brother. 4 eggs
My handiwork is more crafty than craftsman like hand-painted dish In separate bowl, sift together dry
towels, decorated soaps and homemade ornaments. In recent years, ingredients then mix into fruits/nuts: Mix and spoon into greased loaf
Ken and I make gifts together in the kitchen: cinnamon rolls, jars and 2 cups flour pans. Bake 250-300 degrees for
jars of blackberry jelly, mincemeat pies and our specialty – homemade 1 t. cinnamon 2 hours. For a moist cake, place
fruitcake. ½ t. cloves pan of water on bottom oven rack
Christmas is about giving love, which we do in part with our home- ½ t. nutmeg during baking.
made gifts. Here’s the Anderson family fruitcake recipe, which I hope
you’ll try. It’s delicious!
Angie Thomas
Executive Director of Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce
We have a tradition that my mom started years ago. Each year we each buy a new
ornament to go on the tree. I started this tradition with my children when they were
young and now they can remember special ornaments and the good times we had
picking them out.
CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP
This is my newest favorite recipe. It’s not mine, but I love it!
Ingredients: Diced avocado
2 T olive oil Shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese
1 large red onion, diced Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cups chicken broth Directions:
2 t cumin Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large
10 oz. red enchilada sauce soup pot/dutch oven over medium-high
1 14.5-oz. can fire-roasted diced heat.
tomatoes Add in chopped red onion and red
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained bell peppers and cook until peppers are
1 4-oz. can diced green chiles softened and onions translucent.
8 oz. cream cheese, cut into 1-inch Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 2
cubes teaspoons ground cumin and enchilada
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese, sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a
additional for garnish boil. Open Sundays Thanksgiving thru Christmas 12-5
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (I Reduce heat to medium, add in diced
use a rotisserie chicken) tomatoes, black beans, green chiles,
3 T chopped cilantro, reserve some chopped green onion, chopped cilantro
for garnish and shredded cooked chicken. Stir and
Salt and pepper to taste allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3 green onions, chopped, reserve Reduce heat to low. Add in cubed
some for garnish cream cheese and shredded Mexican
cheese. Stir to combine and continue to
Garnish ingredients: stir while the cheese melts and incorpo-
Chopped green onion rates.
Chopped cilantro Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Diced red onion Garnish with chopped onions, addi-
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