Some Fun Holidays

Hi! This is Alia. I just finished reading a book by Megan McDonald and Peter Reynolds. I turned to a page called Candyland and I found some of the funniest holidays!

Celebrate Sweets All Year!

January

3rd-National Chocolate-Covered Cherry Day

26th-National Peanut Brittle Day

February

15th-National Gumdrop Day

March

24th-National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day

April

12th-National Licorice Day

22nd-National Jelly Bean Day

May

15th-National Chocolate Chip Day

June is National Candy Month!

16th-Fudge Day

July

20th-National Lollipop Day

28th-National Milk Chocolate Day

August

10th-S'mores Day

September

13th-International Chocolate Day

22nd-National White Chocolate Day

October

30th-National Candy Corn Day

31st-National Caramel Apple Day

November

7th-National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

December

7th-National Cotton Candy Day

26th-National Candy Cane Day

I hope you have fun celebrating these FUN events!

A Holiday Wrap-Up

This time of the year is when everyone is cleaning up their houses. When you have some free time, this recipe can come in handy. You may need some help from an adult, but that is okay. Here is an easy way to finish off the holidays.

Alia's Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Recipe

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  Hot Chocolate mixes


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  Candy Canes (peppermint)


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  Marshmallows (optional)


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  Mugs


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  Warm or boiling water (This is the part where the adult comes in.)

You start by getting the water ready. If you want boiling water then an adult can supervise it while on the stove top. If you would like warm water, microwave the water in your mugs. The next step is to pour the hot chocolate mix in the water and stir with your candy canes. After it has been stirred, let the hot chocolate sit for a while. While it is sitting, add marshmallows and let it cool off. Finally, your delicious treat is ready. You can keep the candy cane in the drink to make it EXTRA minty. Happy Holidays!