SusieJ's Advent Calendar Christmas Eve, 2008

The recipe: Mürbteigplätzchen

Not just another sugar cookie, Mürbteigplätzchen are sweet like a sugar cookie, but richer, more like a shortbread. Renate, who gave me the recipe, makes a small, thick cookie, and usually makes a triple batch.

The surprise: Tracking Santa

In my day, it was NORAD that tracked Santa, but tonight you'll also find him on Google Earth.

Christmas jammies

Some people open presents on Christmas Eve, others open one present, others put up the tree.

In my family, it's new jammies and nighties for Christmas Eve. Footie jammies are best, but I'll settle anything with a Christmas or winter theme.

New jammies are just warmer and cozier, and make it that much easier to fall asleep on Christmas Eve.

Sleep well!