Mudd House Victorian Christmas

[L Verge]

I think it's sad now that, when we think of "candy," we instinctively think of chocolate -- not sugar plums. I also forgot to mention one of the dishes of candy on our Surratt table is that wonderful marzipan. Lower left corner as viewing the photo. Most commercial marzipan today is fashioned and painted in the shape of oranges, strawberries, limes, lemons, and pears. I am addicted to marzipan and could eat gobs of it without the "make-up!." That, to me, is a sugar plum.

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Forgot to ask about your posting of the connection with the Nutcracker Suite, Eva. I know you have studies ballet for years; have you danced in these productions? The works are definitely another symbol of Christmas here in America.