Happy 2019! We’re kiciking of the year with annual family traditions! Each of these traditions we do to bring us good luck in thecoming year! It begins by burning a bayberry candle at midnight New Year’s Eve! The ball drops and the candle is lit! The catch...the candle has to burn completely which means staying awake to watch it burn! Over the years, family members have shared stories of placing the candle in the sink or bathtub to prevent fire but I choose to stay awake and enjoy the calm, peace and quiet to being in the year. t
Tradition continues with the our favorite Pork & Sauerkraut meal!!! Steeped in Pennsylania Dutch tradition and traditions added by my grandmother and mom, this meal calls everyone home! It’s 2nd only to the Thanksgiving meal and everyone takes leftovers home! Nothing beats sauerkraut cooked with pork and hotdogs added at the last hour for flavor! Add sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes and dumplings and it’s the perfect meal! Here’s to a Happy 2019 filled with lots of luck!