Winter Sweets Day

Hot chocolate, a cup of cocoa drunk in bed before bed, and mulled wine with cinnamon not only warm you up, but also give you a feeling of comfort during the cold season In winter, they bake gingerbread cookies and make gingerbread houses, cook honey-herbal sbitni, and open jars of cherry and raspberry jam An unusual holiday has been established in honor of traditional delicacies that create a comfortable atmosphere, despite snow drifts and blizzards outside the window January 4th is Winter Sweets Day Along with November, dank weather, dampness and slush come into our lives By mid-December, the length of daylight hours decreases as much as possible, and the body begins to lack the rays of the sun and vitamin D This is fraught not only with a decrease in immunity and loss of strength, but also with a deterioration in mood Carotene and vitamin C, which are found in yellow and orange fruits, improve performance and increase vitality Some people eat fresh lemons and oranges, while others prefer marmalade in the form of sweet slices with citrus juice Desserts and drinks containing chocolate promote the production of tryptophan and increase the level of endorphins, often called happy hormones Everyone's favorite winter drinks and desserts help you survive the bad weather These include hot chocolate, cakes and pastries with butter and cocoa powder Pies, which are baked not only in the fall after the berries and fruits are harvested, but also in the winter, are an excellent alternative to store-bought desserts The most popular dish due to its ease of preparation and indescribable taste is charlotte Housewives add not only apples and raspberries grated with sugar to their baked goods, but also lemons, cranberries, lingonberries and other berries, pecans, cinnamon and vanilla pods Their aroma has the magical ability to create a festive mood for the New Year and Christmas Honey gingerbreads in the shape of snowmen, Christmas trees, hares and other forest animals are bought in stores or prepared at home Grated ginger and cardamom added to the dough give the baked goods a bright aroma and indescribable taste, and also increase their shelf life Gingerbread cookies are decorated with multi-colored icing, beautifully packaged and presented as New Year's gifts made with love and tenderness Traditionally, Winter Sweets Day is celebrated at the table with loved ones The holiday is a great occasion to remember the importance of family values, get together and enjoy your favorite desserts, washed down with coffee or tea Sweets eaten in a close circle with people dear to the heart, as well as the created warm and cozy atmosphere, bring different generations of people together, and hot chocolate with cocoa warms not only the body, but also the soul