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There’s something nostalgic about these classic treats that will remind you of Christmases past

There’s nothing quite like the cookies and desserts that your grandma used to make for Christmas. They may be old-fashioned now, not popular among baking trends on social media, but there’s something n ostalgic about these classic treats that will remind you of Christmases past.

There’s something n ostalgic about these classic treats that will remind you of Christmases past.

Take a trip down dessert history lane with these tasty holiday recipes.

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Nostalgic Christmas treats that evoke Christmases past often include homemade classics like

Sugar Cookies (decorated with thick icing), Spritz Cookies, Gingerbread (the cake, not just cookies), Fudge, Peanut Brittle, Rum Balls, Fruitcake, and delightful, kitschy items like Jell-O Salads, Prawn Cocktails, or even an orange in the stocking, bringing back memories of grandmas' kitchens and festive family gatherings.

Classic Cookie & Candy Nostalgia

Sugar Cookies: The blank canvas for childhood creativity, often cut into shapes like stars and trees and covered in colorful sugar or icing.
Spritz Cookies: Buttery, pressed cookies from Germany and Scandinavia, popular in the U.S. from the '60s to '90s, forming cute shapes.
Gingerbread: Warm, spiced gingerbread cake, often served simply with powdered sugar.
Fudge & Peanut Brittle: Homemade candies that were staples at holiday parties.
Rum Balls & Peanut Butter Blossoms: Classic additions to any cookie platter.

Vintage Desserts & Savories

Jell-O Salad: A retro staple, often with fruit and marshmallows.
Prawn Cocktail: A popular retro starter, sometimes served as a layered salad.
Cheese Balls: A simple, impressive 1950s party snack.
Fondue: The ultimate 1970s cozy communal meal, whether cheese, chocolate, or broth.

Grandma's Kitchen Staples

Tea Cakes: Simple, soft cookies with lightly crisp edges.
Mahogany Cake & Buttermilk Cake: Rich, old-fashioned cakes.
Plum Pudding & Figgy Pudding: Traditional British desserts that bring a historical feel.

Stocking Stuffers

An Orange in the Toe: A classic tradition that signaled Christmas morning for many.

These treats transport us back to simpler times, filling the air with familiar aromas and tastes that define holiday nostalgia.

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Kim tries to pump the brakes on Jimmy's latest scheme, but it may be too late to stop Saul;

Mike turns the heat up on Lalo; Nacho attempts to enlist support from above.

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Breaking Bad follows protagonist Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a chemistry teacher who lives in New Mexico with his wife (Anna Gunn) and teenage son (RJ Mitte) who has cerebral palsy.

White is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of two years left to live.
With a new sense of fearlessness based on his medical prognosis, and a desire to secure his family's financial security, White chooses to enter a dangerous world of drugs and crime and ascends to power in the world.

The series explores how a fatal diagnosis such as White's releases a typical man from the daily concerns and constraints of normal society and follows his transformation from mild family man to a kingpin of the drug trade.

"Better Call Saul" is the prequel to the award-winning series Breaking Bad, set six years before Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) became Walter White's lawyer.

When we meet him, the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet.
Working alongside, and often against, Jimmy is "fixer" Mike Erhmantraut (Jonathan Banks), a beloved character introduced in Breaking Bad.
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U.S. --- EU Showdown: Trump Takes The GLOVES OFF

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US-EU Showdown: Trump Takes The GLOVES OFF

The U.S. has published a document related to the National Security Strategy in which they talk about the threats to Europe.

In this document the U.S. is accusing the EU of driving policies which affect Europe in a bad way.
Also, the US has given the Europeans a deadline by 2027 to step up their contributions to their own security.

Zelenskyy speaks with US negotiators Witkoff and Kushner about how to prevent third Russian invasion
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Ukrainian negotiators Rustem Umierov and Andrii Hnatov, has held a conversation with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

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Friedrich Merz has said that the frozen Russian assets should go to Ukraine, not to the U.S.

Frozen Russian assets should go to Ukraine, not US, Germany's Merz says

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Russian diplomat Kirill Dmitriev has responded to Friedrich Merz through a blunt statement which addresses Merz’s words from the leaked transcript published by Der Spiegel.

Kremlin negotiator mocks Merz's warning of "unfair play" over Ukraine in leaked talk among EU leaders

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Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing has stated that Europe won’t be returning to buying Russian gas even after the war in Ukraine ends, as this would only lead to an increased dependency upon Russia.

EU commissioner says Union will not return to Russian energy even after war ends

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UATV NEWS: Counter-Narratives --- 🚨JUST IN: Russia’s Gold Reserves Hit Historic High of Over $310 Billion | @eyeontrend

Russia’s central bank announced that its gold reserves exceeded $310 billion for the first time on December 1, 2025, driven by soaring gold prices and strategic accumulation efforts. This marks a 3.6% increase from the previous month, solidifying the nation’s financial buffers.

Amid geopolitical tensions and sanctions, Russia has ramped up gold holdings to diversify from dollar assets, now comprising 42% of reserves and enhancing economic stability against global uncertainties.

Russia Increases Funding for Global South Despite Deepening Budget Crisis

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Russia has sharply expanded its external lending despite worsening budget problems and stagnant domestic demand.
Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service reported this, according to UATV English.

Over the past year, Moscow increased financing for Bangladesh, India, and Egypt by a total of another $3 billion:

Bangladesh’s debt grew by $1.3 billion,
India’s by $800 million, and
Egypt’s by the same amount.
Belarus’s debt to Russia has reached $7.6 billion.

At the same time, the Kremlin is expanding its practice of debt write-offs:

Tajikistan had $300 million cancelled;
Cuba received a deferral on a €1.2 billion loan;
Belarus was granted a 7–12 year extension;
Guinea-Bissau had $26.7 million written off and another $940,000 restructured;
Somalia was allowed not to repay $691 million. In total,
Moscow has forgiven around $20 billion to African states.

The contrast with the domestic situation is increasingly stark.

Russian consumers are cutting back on essential purchases:
58% are giving up goods they previously bought,
57% are switching to cheaper alternatives, and
46% are trying to visit shops as rarely as possible.
The share of citizens who do not have enough money for food remains at 31%.

Meanwhile, the government is failing to meet its key tax collection targets: by year’s end, the federal budget will fall short by 5 trillion rubles across seven major revenue categories that together generate half of the treasury’s income.

Despite this, the Kremlin is increasing military spending to record levels. The army and armaments will receive 12.93 trillion rubles — nearly 30% of the budget, the highest share since Soviet times. Another 3.91 trillion rubles will go to national security. In total, Russia’s security services and military structures will receive 16.84 trillion rubles, or 38% of the budget — 1.6 times more than in 2021.

The cost of such priorities is clear:

social spending is being reduced to 25.1% from the pre-war 38.1%, and
economic support to 10.9% from 17.6%.
Both figures will fall to their lowest level in 20 years.

“While millions of Russians cut spending and avoid shops, the state is directing record resources toward war and financial support for foreign regimes — funds that are unlikely ever to be returned,”

-- the intelligence service noted.

As reported by Ukrinform, Russia did not sign a single interstate agreement following the investment forum in Moscow.