Happy Holidays to everyone! December is a busy month full of
celebrations. Hannukah and Christmas are among the top most celebrated
holidays. As American Honey Queen, I think of how to incorporate honey
and other products of the hive into my celebrations!
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| Beeswax candles are used for Hannukah. |
This year, Hannukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, runs from
December 2-10, where candles are lit every day in celebration of the
re-dedication of the second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. The candles used can be beeswax. Beeswax
candles burn longer, give off a slight honey smell, and are environmentally
friendly.
Like most holidays, there is always cooking and special
foods involved. A traditional food for Hanukkah is fried latkes.
Check out this recipe for honey inspired applesauce and latkes.
Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ,
takes place on December 25. This popular holiday is often filled with gift
giving. If you need a last minute gift, consider giving a book on beekeeping or
unique flavor of honey to a friend or family member. If you know a beekeeper
that you still need to give a gift to, consider a new set of gloves or hive
tool.
Another food filled holiday, most families sit down for a meal as part of their Christmas celebration. Your Christmas meal would be great if it included honey! Check out this recipe for Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham.
No matter what holiday you celebrate, I hope you have a
sweet time!
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| Have a happy holiday! |
