Supertitious Beliefs on New Years

Today is new year in the Philippines. I was thinking a lot of things like how i wish i was in the Phils right now to celebrate with my family. I know its gonna be fun on celebrating new year comparing here in US. I imagined a lot of things like the children's carolling, the fearful boom of firecrackers, ringing bells from the church, loud musics from the TV and stereo etc.

Anyway, too much for a drama. Here are some common superstition when new years come:

1.Empty pockets or empty cupboards on New Years Eve portend a year of poverty

2.Its bad luck to let a fire go out on New Year's Eve.

3.Loud Noise: Make as much noise as possible at midnight to scare away evil spirits.

4.Babies:Children born on New Year's Day bring great fortune and prosperity to all the household

5. Money: Do not pay back loans or lend money or other precious items on New Year's Day. To do so is to guarantee you'll be paying out all year.

6.New Clothes: Wear something new on January 1 to increase the likelihood of your receiving more new garments during the year to follow.

7. Clock: Just as the clock strikes twelve the head of the house should open the door in order to allow the Old Year to pass out and the New Year to come in.

8. Stocking Up: The New Year must not be seen in with bare cupboards, lest that be the way of things for the year. Larders must be topped up and plenty of money must be placed in every wallet in the place to guarantee a prosperous year.

9.Paying Off Bills: The new year should not be begun with the household in debt, so checks should be written and mailed off prior to January 1st. Likewise, personal debts should be settled before the New Year arrives.

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Baked Mashed Potatoes

This is one of my favaorite american dish. I am always fixing it in mostly occasions like this xmas and probably this new year. My hubby like it so much as well as the kids. It is far different from regular mash potatoes that he always cooking. I am glad i found a great way of fixing mashed potatoes.
Note: cream cheese gives them a richer flavor. So you its neccesary to have it if you are looking for a fantastic baked mashed potatoes.

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 1 Hr 15 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 35 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 12 servings
US METRIC


INGREDIENTS
5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 onion, grated
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
In a large bowl, mash potatoes with the butter and milk. With a hand mixer, beat in cream cheese and onion. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a little bit of the mashed potatoes. Stir into potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until puffy and lightly browned.

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Well, after this one i was thinking to make another one again cause i have this funny little thing in my mind. I have a good tittle for it and etc.

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