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Bristol School Magazine 2021

Christmas Magazine 2021

Dear Parents and Students,
Once again it is our pleasure to let you know our good news at this time of the year.
Despite the pandemic your continued resilience and strong determination have kept the Bristol School a school of
excellence. Not only has the number of students increased, but also the level of satisfaction of all those involved.
Everyone has shown a strong commitment to help our students succeed.
Thank you parents for your cooperation!
Thank you, dear students, for your enthusiasm and hard work!
Thank you, all teachers, for motivating and inspiring your students!
Thank you, all staff, for your help making it happen nicely and professionally!
And once again we have to tell you that the Bristol School keeps its record of consistent excellent results. Last
June our students were awarded outstanding results with a rate of 100% success in Cambridge Exams. It could
not have been better! We are so proud of you!
We had a nice number of almost 200 students ranging from young learners (Starters/Movers) to Proficiency (C2)
who have faced the challenge of doing an International Exam and achieved amazing results. You definitely
deserve the International English Certificate you’ve been awarded.
Another piece of good news is our online courses which have become very popular. In the academic year
2020/2021 we ran fifteen courses simultaneously with our face-to-face classes. We are continuing this modern
way of learning, as the demand continues to be high. So, we are announcing online courses for French, Spanish,
German, Mandarin and English to start in January.
The last piece of good news is our Summer Course in the UK. After a two-year break due to Covid19, we are
organising courses in July 2022.
We are offering summer camps in two fantastic places: Lincoln/Cambridge and Scotland/Edinburgh.
‘It is an unforgettable experience for life!’ - to quote one of our students who has already experienced it.
We guess all of you are already embracing this Xmas season. We wish you positive feelings and may the Xmas
spirit be alive in your hearts.

We wish you all and your families M e r ry C h r is t m a s an d a H a pp y N ew Y e a r !

The Directors,

Bristol School Magazine 2021

Cursos de Verão no Reino Unido

A Bristol School organiza cursos de Verão no Estrangeiro há mais de 30 anos. No Verão de 2022 iremos a
Lincoln/ Cambridge e a Edinburgh (Escócia).

Serão duas semanas de aventura e imersão total na língua em escolas internacionais com alunos de várias
nacionalidades.

Os alunos são sempre acompanhados por líderes / professores da Bristol School.

Em ambos os destinos, o curso inclui:

- Alojamento e alimentação completa em Campus Universitário;
- Aulas de inglês em turmas com o mesmo nível e alunos de diferentes nacionalidades;
- Certificado do curso;
- Programa cultural e social com excursões de dia inteiro e tardes de visitas;
- Atividades supervisionadas no Campus;

Programas muito prometedores! Consulte-nos na Bristol School para mais informação ou em bristolschool.pt

Summer Courses
2022

Lincoln/Cambridge: 3 a 17 de julho 2022 Escócia/Edinburgh: 16 a 30 de julho 2022

The 2 weeks I spent in Bath and Bristol were the best of my life! My two weeks in Bath, Bristol, were the most memorable of
This trip was well organized and our group leader was always my life.
there, from the moment we woke up until we were finally sleeping This trip was well-organized, and our group leader was
after an interesting but exhausting day. Every time we needed with us at all times, during those two weeks. She was
something, Jessica (our group leader) was always there to help us. always willing to help us, in between classes or during any
During the week we had classes that helped us improve our English, activity.
especially our speaking. The teachers were incredible towards their Even though there were fun activities or games planned for
students. the entire two weeks, we had total freedom when it came to
One of the best moments of that trip was our weekend in the centre our free time and, if we wanted to, we could just hang out
of London where we got to know some of the famous attractions of with our friends, since the campus provided everything we
London. needed.
One thing I think is worth mentioning is that they have dinner too The classes were awesome and the teachers were really
early when compared to our dinner time. In England dinner time is helpful. I learned a lot and my English improved
around 5/6p.m., so it is completely normal that around 9/10p.m. tremendously, not only due to the classes or the exam, but
hunger strikes again. We had everything we needed in the university also because I talked to other students in English as well.
campus, from a supermarket to ‘Costa Café’. My favourite days were during the weekend, when we
I went there in 2019. Even though 2 years have gone by, some of visited Bath, its monuments and historical sights.
the people that went with me on that trip are still
my friends and those The last weekend in London was
memories will always equally amazing and one of the
be in my heart. best experiences of my life! I made
The money spent on new friends, that I still talk to every
this trip was well once in a while.
worth it and I can
also add that it was Even though it has been two years,
the best investment in that trip was unforgettable and
my education. contributed to my education, as
Beatriz Mendes well as my independence. It was
an enriching experience, that I will
certainly never forget.

Francisca Correia

Bristol School Magazine 2021

A magical present

There was a girl named Jane that didn´t have friends in
school, because she moved to another city and to another
school. She felt alone.

Before
Christmas, her parents asked her a question – “what do you
want for a Christmas present?” and Jane with a sad face said
“a friend”. The parents stopped smiling immediately and the
father had an idea.

On Christmas night after
dinner Jane opened the presents and when she thought she
finished unwrapping the presents, her father came out from the
kitchen with a shaking box and when Jane opened the present she
had a huge smile on her face. She saw a dog (a beautiful white
dog). On that night, Jane was having a bad dream when she
woke up with lots of dog kisses. The dog said “don´t worry, I’m
here for you”.

Catarina Gomes, Catarina Martins, Francisca Ramos, Marta Fontes A2.2c

Christmas: 10 Acts of kindness

This year was very complicated because of the pandemic,
so, to make our world a better place, here´s a little list so that
we can do something special:

▪ Give some gifts to orphans;
▪ Watch a feel-good film with people who feel lonely;
▪ Make some delicious Christmas-shaped cookies;
▪ Play “Secret Santa” with friends;
▪ Do some volunteer work at a Christmas kitchen;
▪ Play some board games with our family;
▪ Sing some Christmas Carols to the neighbours (socially-distanced of

course)
▪ Make fun and creative Christmas Cards;
▪ Help the elderly decorate their houses;
▪ Turn an old t-shirt into a Christmas one and give it to someone special.

Carolina Moreira , Ana Filipa Castro, Maria Lourenço - B1.1d

Bristol School Magazine 2021

A normal abnormal Christmas

It was a white Christmas night, where everyone was rocking around the Christmas tree while listening to Mariah Carey’s
playlist.

My grandmother was wearing a gingerbread dress with red shoes. And, man, she was swaying her hips like a
professional dancer. It was kind of funny to watch! Next to her was my bald, hilarious, and sarcastic uncle Joey, dancing
and prancing. My crazy grandfather, however, was just walking around with a glass of wine in his hand, waiting for the
chestnuts to roast on an open fine. And then my annoying brother, sitting on the stairs with his huge headphones on,
judging us with his stupid looking face. He was forced to be there with us because he’d rather have been in his cave
(where he belongs).

Suddenly, my mom and dad came from the kitchen announcing the opening of our gifts, singing “Present Time!”.
“I don’t care about the presents.” – I heard my brother murmuring.
“Do they know it’s Christmas time?” – my grandma commented with my uncle. I started laughing so hard but my dad
gave me that look and I had to pull myself together. Poor old lady… she has Alzheimer.
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year so quit being moody!” – said my uncle.
After that, my brother joined us with an annoyed look on his face. The first present that was given was to my mom. A
beautiful, diamond necklace with a blue shining stone on it. She freaked out when she opened it!
Then, it was my turn. My grandma slowly made her way towards me and gave me a big yellow box. I started
ripping the paper apart but then I stopped in shock. It was a Barbie on a “reindeer” open sleigh.
But when I started playing with it, my grandpa picked up my toy and ran outside with it. We were worried because
that man had a chicken brain. So, we followed him and saw him trying to sit on the sleigh.
“Baby, it’s cold outside!” – my grandma shouted.
“I’m Santa Claus! I’m driving home for Christmas! – to the North Pole” – he said, apparently holding his new Barbie.
He was definitely crazy! We all started laughing but we knew he was literally insane!
“I wish it could be Christmas everyday!” – I said, with a big smile on my face. I love my abnormal family!

Beatriz Almendra ; Helena Lopes - B2.1e

The Night I met Santa

It was Christmas eve and John was sleeping in his bed, but he woke up
because he heard a strange noise from the living room, so he went to see.

When he got there, he saw that the cookies and the milk were gone, and
someone was running up the chimney. So, John turned on the lights to see who
it was. It was Santa! So, he went to talk to him. After they spoke, Santa Claus
told him that if he didn’t tell anyone about the conversation, he would give
him a gift.

So, the next morning John went to the Christmas tree and saw that the present
from Santa was there. He was surprised because when he opened it, he saw
the thing he wanted most. A dog!

A2.2C - Dinis Fernandes, Cristian Fernandes, Afonso Barbosa

Bristol School Magazine 2021

Your Excellency Mr. President

My name is Catarina Almeida, I'm 14 years old, I'm in the 9th year grade and I have a Catholic education.
I hesitated for several days about if I should contact you, but today I feel I must carry out this mission - save Christmas!
We are living in an absolutely catastrophic pandemic situation! Despite the vaccination, the numbers have increased, the
national health service is getting critical, and we cannot forget what happened last year, after Christmas. I understand that
your intention is to protect the citizens of our country. However, we cannot cancel Christmas. Christmas is Jesus' birthday!
Can you imagine canceling your own birthday? How could you do that? Does not another year count? I know this is not a
very objective argument, but I am very concerned about this possibility. And that is why I appeal to your generosity and
compassion, as the highest representative of our country.
In general opinion, Christmas is a very important holiday. Bonds are strengthened and unique family memories are created.
I know Mr. President misses cooking with his grandmother and singing Christmas songs by the Christmas tree!
It is a time marked by helping others, through campaigns with the purpose of donating clothes, toys, and food to the
neediest, in order to make them happy, because everyone deserves a happy Christmas. And what about the homeless and
the poor children who, at this magical time, forget their miserable lives and enjoy wonderful meals prepared by angels and
symbolic gifts that fill their hearts? Do you want to ruin the only happy day for these poor people?
This celebration is also essential for the economy, due to the radical increase in demand for products of all specialties,
which thus gives the possibility to improve the lives of each one of us, enabling the growth of small and large businesses,
maintaining employment.
This is the real Christmas spirit, and no one is able to live without it anymore.
This is the best gift the President can give to its citizens!
If you, Mr. President, answer my call, I, who are not yet of voting age, will urge everyone around me to do so, when it's
time to re-elect you!
God bless the President!

Catarina Almeida – B1.2e

Elves Journal Entry Christmas writing

December 23, 2021 Hello Mr President,
Oh, I’m so tired! I’m a Portuguese citizen. I want you
Today, at the toy factory, it was totally crazy! to know I support you, voted for
Everything had to be ready so Santa could you and I usually agree with you,
deliver the gifts for children all over the world but not this time.
tomorrow. I’m writing this letter because I
My friend Shiny had the mission to put the disagree with your law about
laces on all the gifts. Shiny is very fond of banning Christmas. Although it is,
sweets and was having a lollipop while sometimes, where parents spend a
working. lot of money on gifts, it is an old
And what happened the Dropped the lollipop tradition. We celebrate the birth
stick into the lace making machine. of Jesus Christ and it is catholic
Everything stopped! celebration. Furthermore, children
The machine broke down. And now what? wouldn’t believe in Santa Claus
We, elves, have solved the problem. We all anymore. You don’t want to ruin
joined forces and manually made all the children’s happiness do you? I
missing laces. really hope you reconsider that
We did it! law. Just ask yourself “Why am I
Everything was ready in time to carry Santa’s doing this?” if you have an answer
sleigh. This Christmas no children will be tell me. Please answer as quickly
without a smile. as possible.
Now I really have to rest, tomorrow will be a Best regards,
long but happy happy day…
Ana Barros – A2.2 d
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Bristol School Magazine 2021

Dear Santa Claus, Christmas
Every year you always work so hard to
deliver presents to all the children in the I love Christmas because I receive a
world and that has always amazed me. lot of presents! I am with my family
I am really curious to know how you are and I eat a lot of candies. On
capable of doing it every year. Christmas day I wake up and I play
I just can not imagine receiving and a little bit of PS4. Then I have
reading a mountain of letters every breakfast HMMM delicious. Then I
year and making a huge list with the watch a movie with my parents. Then
names of all the children in the world! I go to my grandparents’ house to
How can you do that? It must also be a have lunch! I love my grandparents’
nightmare to deal with over a hundred food! I receive and give presents
elves. How can you keep them all in from everyone. After that I go to the
place? Are they messy and cheeky, or cinema with my friends and cousins
are they well behaved? and we watch Home Alone it is very
And finally, how can you deliver all of funny HA HA HA! Then I go home
those presents in only one night!? Do you and I play some board games with
do it all alone? Do you get stuck in thin my family. I win every round. Next I
chimneys. Do you ever get sick of go to my other grandparents’ house
cookies and milk? and I receive a lot of presents, eat a
Please answer as soon as you can, lot, play board games and do
From your favourite, mimicry. It’s very funny. I go home
and I make a wish to Santa Claus.
Paulo Santos- B2.1d After that I go to sleep.

Christmas – the best time of the year

When most people think about Christmas, they immediatly thinka bout unity because this time of the year
is full of happiness and joy.
In most of the country. people usually love it because you can celebrate life and all the good things that
happened to you during the year.People get really in the mood when they are decorating the tree and
the house because they have so much fun and when people live in places where it´s cold in this part of the
year they turn on the fireplace and it is very cozy. Once you find the perfect Christmas tree you start
putting up lights and decorating it with ornaments that will instantly bring loads of holiday cheer to your
home. Plus, it smells delightful. A traditional thing that people usually do all over the world is to watch tv,
more especifically , Christmas films while they are drinking hot chocolate.
Furthermore, people also enjoy it because they are on holiday. It is very good for students and people
who work because they are very tired and it is a time when they can rest and be with all their family
together , having a great time.One of the good parts is when they are giving presents , however, the
purpose of Christmas is not that but if the presents have a funny meaning behind them or they remind the
person of a memory the two had together, it is so adorable. Ugly Christmas sweaters are some of the
holiday season's best accessories.Go to your local store and find the brightest sweater and you will be the
hit of every Christmas party. One of my favourite inspirations which also gives me motivation and it´s
amazing is when the whole town has beautiful Christmas lights. I love it! The best gift that I can give you is
to make you realize how much you have already because life is short and we have to appreciate every
moment of it or we will regret it.This season will make sure that you understand the purpose of Christmas
and life.
At Christmas all roads lead home and it is the day that holds all time together

Ana Francisca Fonseca – B2.2e

Bristol School Magazine 2021

Christmas Memes to Brighten Up your Mood!
By B2.2a Students

Work one day a year, spend the rest of it judging you!
When you´re tired of being generous and you don´t care anymore
When you finish work and it´s still 3pm!

“What you looking at?”
“Thank goodness you´re home, the Xmas tree fainted!”
“Please don´t put me on the naughty list!”

When you think you were good this year, yet Santa thinks you should add more spice
“Salty Mood!”

Cat: “Please save me this Xmas!”
When you find out your new life is quarantine
A: “What did you get for Christmas this year?”
B: “Fat, I got FAT!”
When Thanksgiving hits too hard
Santa Claus in retirement
When Halloween is over and people start to think about Christmas

“Honey, can you pass the sanitizer, please?”
When your parents are doctors
Christmas dinner in the hospital be like…

“It´s not what you think! – It´s another vaccine!”
“I´ve seen your school work, you´re getting dictionaries for Christmas!”

When the exam season is over
When Christmas decorations finally go up
“I never asked for this, please take it back!”

When you´ve already got your present
and you don´t need to behave anymore

“Christmas trees breathe too, you know?”
When you didn´t have time to put up some new Christmas decorations

Bristol School Magazine 2021

Christmas in Colombia

In Colombia, Christmas celebrations and preparations start on the evening of the 7th December which is known
as “Día de las Velitas” or “Day of the little Candles”. Houses and streets are decorated with candles, lanterns
and lots of lights. There are also big firework displays and music to dance to and food like “buñuelos” and
“empanadas”. This day is celebrated by Catholics around the world as The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
but is especially popular in Colombia.
From December 16th until Christmas Eve, many Colombians take part in “novenas”. These are special times when
family, friends and neighbors come together to pray in the days leading up to Christmas. They are known as the
“Novena de Aguinaldos” (Christmas Novena) and often a different house hosts the meeting every night. As well
as the prayers, people sing carols and eat lots of yummy foods!
People like to decorate their homes with Christmas Trees and other decorations. It's very common to have
candles (normally red and white) and other lights displayed in windows or on balconies. Another very important
Christmas decoration in Colombia is a nativity scene or “el pesebre” (Christmas crib). In early December,
children write a “Carta al Niño Dios” (letter to baby Jesus) asking for what presents they would like. The letter is
placed in the “pesebre”. They hope that Jesus will bring them presents on Christmas Eve.
The main Christmas meal is eaten on Christmas Eve night and it's called “Cena de Navidad”. The dishes often
include “lechona” (pork stuffed with rice and peas), ham, turkey or a chicken soup called “Ajiaco Bogotano”.
Other popular foods around Christmas are “Buñuelos” (cheesy fries), arepas (a thick dish made from corn) and
“hojuelas” (a fried pastry with sugar and jam). A very popular Christmas dessert is “Natilla” which is a set
custard.
After the Christmas Meal, many people will go to a Midnight mass Church Service. Some people stay up all
night, so Christmas Day is a day for relaxing and eating leftovers!
On the 28th December people celebrate Innocents Day, which is like April Fools Day, with lots of jokes and fun.
TV stations often show bloopers and funny mistakes people have made during the previous year.

Matilde Gadelho, B.1.1f

Portuguese Christmas! The importance of Xmas?

A magical time! Jesus is born and the world Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the
changes. Every year we celebrate this birsthday year and for good reason. However, the
with a wonderful party. The family is reunited, the “reason for the season” has begun to get
burning wood in the fireplace, Christ in the crib, amidst all of our traditions and “stuff “. You
the decorations are set up and sparkling all over may be wondering, is Christmas really that
the place, even the decorated Christmas Pinetree. important?
The smells of the traditional Christmas Eve octopus Christmas is important because on that day
and cod and xmas day dishes stuffed turkey God sent his son to become a man on earth so
hover in the air. Not to Forget to mention the he would become the payment for the sins of
desserts of the traditional Portugue Christmas: the world, past, present, and future so
“leite crème, sopas secas, bolo rei, frutos secos, Christmas is a day of remembrance and
sonhos,… “Who dares not to like and celebrate worship.
this party? Unfortunately, in this day and age, Christmas
has became a consumerist holiday most focused
Matilde Azevedo, B1.a on “stuff” than on Christ. It has become an
opportunity to be greedy rather than generous.
This holiday brings families together, perhaps
from far away, and provides a time to connect.
It is in that season that we play all the boring
games, we become just like Fernando Mendes.
There is a chance to find love, take all pictures
we need under the mistletoe and put the
golden star on top of the tree.
So hang lights, give gifts and make the best
cookies but remember that we only have
Christmas once a year so enjoy it the best way
we can.
Ana Margarida Vale Silva – B2.2e

Bristol School Magazine 2021

Santa Claus and the weird house My Christmas night

On Christmas Eve Santa Claus was ready to go to everyone´s house It was a silent night
when he noticed that one present was missing so he sends one of his All was calm
elves (the best one) to search for the present while he was waiting in All was bright
the sled.
While this whole thing was happening, a girl named Mary was I remember the music playing
waiting for Santa Claus in her weird house. Her house didn’t have a The moment I met your eyes
door just windows, the only way to get inside of the house was But all that was until
going through the windows. You must be thinking that it was going I looked up to the skies
to be hard to get inside of the house and you’re right.
When the elf found the present, he started screaming and after that Falling on top of my face
Santa Claus went delivering the presents. Everything was fine until The crystal-clear snow
the moment he found Mary’s house. The lights were turned off and Was as cold as my heart
Santa Claus couldn’t find the door when he realized that in that As I saw you with someone
house there was no door! He was trying to understand how he was I did not know
going to get inside because there was no door, no chimney so Santa
Claus needed to find a way to get in. When he was trying to I knew that I didn't own you
realize how to get in, he saw that the front window was a little open And perhaps I never will
so he got into the house by that window. Since Mary knew, Santa So, my anger when you're with him
was going to her house that night she left cookies and a mug of milk I have no right to feel
on the table. Santa Claus was amazed because at the other houses
none of the other kids have left a mug of milk and cookies at their You left me alone
tables. Mary really deserved a present that year because she had On Christmas night
excellent marks and she has been a really good girl. Santa Claus That's what made me
left her the present she asked for and one more because of all the See the light
wonderful things she has been doing!
Everything went well that night except the fact that Santa Claus The light was brighter
Broke Mary’s window when he was getting out, so he wrote a note Than the ones on the street
saying sorry for breaking her window and thanking them for the It was lighter
cookies and the mug of milk. Than anything I had ever seen
When Mary woke up, she ran to the living room to see what did
Santa Claus left for her and like the good girl she is, Mary wrote to It was in the middle of the crowd
Santa Claus saying not to worry about the window because it has walking with their heads up high
happened several times and that she loved the presents! Spending their nights out
That I finally realized
Beatriz Pina B1.b
I had received the greatest gift of
My Christmas Night all
realising all I needed was myself
On Christmas night, my grandparents come to my house and we And then the euphoric feeling hit
have a big dinner. The adults eat codfish with potatoes and my My soul was smiling back at me
cousin and I eat octopus. While I was sitting under
the big Christmas tree.
We talk about any news for a while. Then my cousin and I play a
about XMAS and about midnight we all open the gifts. Then about 2 Leonor Santos – B2.1c
am my family go home. Sometimes my cousin sleeps in my bedroom
with me. It’s really cool.

Inês Braga, A2.1 a

Bristol School Magazine 2021

Christmas – the best time of the year

When most people think about Christmas, they immediatly thinka bout unity because this time of the year
is full of happiness and joy.
In most of the country. people usually love it because you can celebrate life and all the good things that
happened to you during the year.People get really in the mood when they are decorating the tree and
the house because they have so much fun and when people live in places where it´s cold in this part of the
year they turn on the fireplace and it is very cozy. Once you find the perfect Christmas tree you start
putting up lights and decorating it with ornaments that will instantly bring loads of holiday cheer to your
home. Plus, it smells delightful. A traditional thing that people usually do all over the world is to watch tv,
more especifically , Christmas films while they are drinking hot chocolate.
Furthermore, people also enjoy it because they are on holiday. It is very good for students and people
who work because they are very tired and it is a time when they can rest and be with all their family
together , having a great time.One of the good parts is when they are giving presents , however, the
purpose of Christmas is not that but if the presents have a funny meaning behind them or they remind the
person of a memory the two had together, it is so adorable. Ugly Christmas sweaters are some of the
holiday season's best accessories.Go to your local store and find the brightest sweater and you will be the
hit of every Christmas party. One of my favourite inspirations which also gives me motivation and it´s
amazing is when the whole town has beautiful Christmas lights. I love it! The best gift that I can give you is
to make you realize how much you have already because life is short and we have to appreciate every
moment of it or we will regret it.This season will make sure that you understand the purpose of Christmas
and life.
At Christmas all roads lead home and it is the day that holds all time together

Ana Francisca Fonseca – B2.2e

The evil twins have other Christmas plans this year!
It was the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas and the evil twins
Gonçalo and Tomás were planning something that would change the history of
Bristol school forever…
On this silent night, all was calm, all was bright. Tomás was working away
in his cave, trying to conjure up a plan to rob Bristol school and change their test
marks, while Gonçalo, being the lazy guy that he was, was roasting chestnuts on
an open fire and foolishly burnt his finger.
When Tomás had finally found the perfect plan, Gonçalo leaped up and
let out a loud scream “Santa baby!”. Tomás hurried to check on Gonçalo and tell
him the amazing idea he had just come up with.
Gonçalo agreed with the plan and on Christmas eve they executed it.
First the twins jumped over the gate, climbing to the top of the window that was
unexpectedly open so they went inside. Tomás went immediately to the computer
to hack into the system while Gonçalo was exploring the room and singing let it
snow, let it snow, let it snow. Tomás was getting frustrated because of
Gonçalo’s annoying voice so he slapped his brother and told him to keep a look
out for any people. Gonçalo started sulking and accidently broke a jar of water
to which the alarm went off. Tomás started shouting at Gonçalo instead of
running away. When the police appeared, they were still fighting and inevitably
got caught.
As a result, Tomás and Gonçalo were expelled from the school and spent
a different sort of Christmas in prison, listening tirelessly to the other prisoners
sing Christmas carols.
To This day we don’t know what happened to Tomás but Gonçalo is now a clown
for kid’s parties and an all-round entertainer with the exception of singing any
songs to do with Christmas.

Tomás , Diogo, João B2.1e

Bristol School Magazine 2021

Home Alone – Review

Yesterday I saw Home alone with my whole family, a typical 90s film
directed by Chris Columbus that every people usually watch
at Christmas.
Home Alone is the story of 8-year-old Kevin (Macauley Culkin),
a mischievous middle child who feels largely ignored by his large extend
ed family. While preparing for a Christmas vacation in Paris,
Kevin gets in trouble, is banished to the attic overnight, and wishes his fa
mily would just disappear.
Kevin gets his wish the next morning when his family mistakenly leaves hi
m behind. Meanwhile, a pair of bumbling burglars (Joe
Pesci and Daniel Stern) takes advantage of the situation by pillaging the
neighborhood. It's up to Kevin
to defend his home, using every prank in his well-stocked arsenal.
This film has a lot of funny jokes and it is very soft because it is for whole
family. Also, this film was very important to launch Macauley’s career.
In conclusion, Home Alone it is a perfect film for Christmas and I think ther
e is a really good experience watching that movie in Christmas time.

Vinícius Ferreira – B2.1d

A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens

The last film I watched was “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”, a movie
adaption of the timeless book written by Charles Dickens.

It is the story of a greedy old man named Scrooge that gets visited by
three Christmas spirits that will show him his past, present and possible future.
There are multiple moments in this movie especially when Scrooge comes
across the harsh reality that no one would be sad if he passed away.

This film is all about Scrooge’s redemption, as he realizes his neglect
of others was doing more harm than good to him. The animation in this movie
is decent, but some of the characters appearances and looks might be a little
outdated by today’s standards.

All in all, I would recommend this film to anyone who loves redemption
stories and that there is always something good in all of us. It can be quite
inspiring to see such a grumpy and heartless person learn his lesson and
become a better person.

Luís Silva Costa - B2.2E

Bristol School Magazine 2021

The great story about Chris(tmas)
It was Christmas Eve, the fire was burning bright, everyone was enjoying their hot chocolate.
Out of nowhere, one of the kids said:
“- Hey grandpa Chris, can you tell us a story to go with these delicious drinks?”
“- Of course, I can!” “Have I ever told you the story about a little boy named Christmas?”
“-It was a silent night, all was calm and all was bright, it was winter the most wonderful time of the year…”
according to Christmas.
Christmas, also known as Chris, a 13-year-old boy, who loved seeing the snow fall and cover up the floor, the
trees, the houses and everything else, felt like he was navigating through the clouds, every time winter came.
One day, he decided to go into town to see his friends. When he arrived, there was a big crowd surrounding Ms.
Star’s house. She was a really nice person who loved children and around this time of year she would give them all
presents and on December 25th they would all sing a song that now was very familiar to them and would always
make everyone smile because of that.
Unfortunately, the town received the news, Ms. Star had died! Everyone had a sad look on their faces, the
children were crying. Chris tried to cheer them up but they said that if Ms. Star was no longer with them,
celebrating winter would be pointless. Chris was shocked to hear that, “for goodness sake” he thought. He knew that
he needed to do something.
Chris decided to fill Ms. Star’s shoes and give presents to everyone who didn’t have the money to afford them.
He decided to try and make the gifts himself.
Christmas worked every day after school to get them done as soon as possible.
December 25th was the date chosen by Christmas to finally give the presents, the mood was right, he gathered
everyone in town and announced that he had something to give them. The boy distributed little boxes that
contained snow globes, he was extremely nervous but when he looked around, everyone had a smile on their face.
At that moment, snow started to fall, a beautiful sight they were happy that night, the people thanked Christmas
and from that day on they started celebrating Christmas day, every year on December 25th, giving each other
presents and giving joy to the world.
“- Wow, grandpa that was an amazing story. But what happened to that boy?”- one of the grandchildren asked.
“-We’ll never know…” he replied. “One more thing, can I teach you a song that is very special to me?”
All of them agreed and answered with a big “YES”.
Music started to play followed by the special lyrics.

Carolina Alves, Leonor Santos, Joana Ribeiro and Helena Rocha - B2.1c

Xmas is known for being the happiest time of the year but this time it brought a bad crime
to town.
It was 1990, in a small town, there were no phones, no TV only family to talk to and a lot
of cool games. Everyone was sitting around the table playing cards, when they heard a
loud noise, it sounded like someone or something falling from the window, so Caroline of,
Ms.Polly’s the owner of the house, decided to go look out of the window and see if the big
Santa clause that was holding onto the window house had fallen. It hadn´t so she went
back to her cards game with her family, thinking everything was fine but it wasn´t. What
they didn´t know was that a serial killer had just escaped prison and everyone was
looking for him. He killed both his parents in 1980 on Xmas eve. Ms. Polly decided to turn
on the radio and it was when they all found out that the man had escaped prison,
everyone was worried but it was almost midnight and time to open the presents when they
heard a similar sound again. It is past midnight and Ms.Polly screamed,, turns out there
was a rat eating the chocolates that her neighbour had left at the door with a lovely note.
More time had passed when Caroline looked at the corner and saw the rat was dead.
Everyone thought it was weird but they went home anyway.
It was the day after and they turned on the radio again to hear the news. Turns out 20
people had died the night before. The man had been poisoning chocolates and giving
them to people. Everyone was devastated to hear that so many people had died but at
the same time relieved that they hadn´t eaten the chocolates.

Beatriz Freitas - B.2.2E

Bristol School Magazine 2021

Christmas Revenge

- Just one more, daddy!

- Okay! “Once upon a time, in a very far away village, the Christmas spirit was starting to appear

everywhere. People were happier, kids were getting more excited every day and the streets were all

smelling like a bakery’s kitchen full of wonderful and colorful lights.

On Christmas Eve, everyone was having the time of their lives, enjoying all the great food that they had and

saying everything they were grateful for.

Everyone was so excited for the next morning that when the clock struck 11 pm, the silence took over that

village and all the grown-ups and children were asleep. But they had no idea of what was coming next.

- Tell me, dad, tell me!

- Be patience, Stuart. This story is about to start… “In the beginning of the night, the real, good Santa was

getting ready to leave his enormous house and go make some kids happy, when, all of a sudden, this big,

young guy emerged from nowhere and put Santa in a closet. Because of that Christmas seemed ruined, but

the trouble was yet to come.

It took a while for bad Santa to put on real Santa’s clothes, but when he managed to work that out, he was

ready to destroy Christmas. He started by removing all the real gifts and presents and replaced them with

some burnt toys. Then, when he was figuring out how to communicate with Rudolph, sadness took over him.

A few years before that, bad Santa’s dad had left him in a church on Christmas Eve and since that day, the

poor little guy promised that he would take revenge on what he called “the stupid holiday”.

As soon as he realized that those kids were just as innocent as him back when he was a little kid, bad Santa

came to the conclusion that the revenge he wanted wouldn´t bring back his father. So, he talked to Santa and

apologized and the real, good Santa promised Roberto that if he helped him to deliver all the presents,

Santa would also help him find his father.

That Christmas ended up being a success and a night with a lot of growth. The kids were over the moon with

all their presents and Roberto was one step closer to finding his father. The End!

- Did Roberto find his father, dad?

- I will tell you that story next time, buddy! Now it´s time to go to sleep, because Santa is coming and you’re

not supposed to be awake when he arrives.

- Good night, dad!

- Sleep well, Stuart! Matilde Castro, B2.2E

Christmas, the best part of the year

Christmas is always a symbol of being with family, spending time
with the ones you love most and sharing presents with them.

Holidays are always the best time of the year for everyone
because it is a time when you can relax and forget about your problems
and drink a cup of hot chocolate in front of the TV while watching movies
all night.

The magic that Christmas gives is just huge, the streets are full of
people, the special events like the circus and firework shows, this magic is
what Christmas means to the younger generations and it is that magic that
will make them want to continue the legacy of Christmas.

Christmas is a very beautiful season not just in terms of the people
that make it magical but in decorative terms, the streets full of lights, the
houses all decorated, Christmas makes every city colorful, happy place.

Christmas is all about being with family and living the magic that is
why it is the best part of the year.

Sérgio Pinto – B2.2e

Bristol School Magazine 2018

Christmas Poetry One week before Christmas
Christmas was near

And confusion was installed at home The elves factory flooded with water CHRISTMAS POEM
Everybody busy because of global warming. Now,
And with brooms in their hands they can’t make the presents and

The chased spiders they’re very sad. They were thinking It’ll soon be Christmas
Ran off on their eight legs of some ideas and Santa Claus had But take it slow,
And they were going to hide in the the idea of asking another country Although it’s cold
attic for help. Many countries didn’t
With rats and cockroaches accept but Portugal accepted and We won’t have snow.
the elves and Santa Claus were very
Up there, very sad happy. And because of Portugal It’ll soon be Christmas
They regretted their evil everyone is going to receive their So take it easy
“- Ah, if only they would let us presents.
See the Christmas tree!” And go to the doctor’s
Joana Santos, Lia Moreira – A2.2a If you start feeling queasy.
But the boy Jesus
Sent this message to them Soon It’ll be Christmas
On a Bright star Oh, I just can’t wait

To open my presents
And go to bed late.

Between the tiles: Soon It’ll be Christmas

“When everyone is in the house Dear President, So I won’t have school,
sound asleep Meaning I can sleep in
Spiders, you have the license And not look like a fool.

to go see the decorated tree!” I’m writing this letter because, I It’ll be Christmas Soon
Gabriela Sousa found out you banned Christmas. It’s approaching fast

You can’t do that, Christmas is Though I don’t know what I want
important for everyone. When the choice is so vast.

We all love Christmas. It’ll be Christmas Soon
And I don’t know what to get
Think about Santa Claus… Even in So my mom, my dad, my aunts,
Santa’s Elves.. it will be so sad…
They don’t have gifts yet.

You couldn’t pass that law… I don’t like Christmas
It always feels wrong
Approve Christmas again and I But my family likes it,
promise I’ll help you with Christmas
decorations on the streets and So I go along.
whatever you need.
I don’t like Christmas
Christmas has to come back, the And I just can’t wait
children need their presents and
families have to be together. For it to be over.
Can you relate?

Sofia Cabeda, B2.2d

Everything has to get back to
normal, please…

Best wishes,
Francisca
Francisca Timoteo – A2.2 e

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The worst and the best Christmas ever

Yesterday, was a very difficult day, yet it somehow felt good too. I had a car accident and so I arrived
late to work. As soon as I got there my boss gave me a lecture about my lateness, and it really got to
me.

I instantly drove back home for Christmas, and Baby it was cold outside. I looked outside the window
and Frosty, the snowman scared me.

When it was midnight the bells jingled and I saw my mom kissing Santa Claus. I instantly went to my
room and closed my door. It was a silent night, I sat there quiet for a while and then I played my old
ps3 for almost 5 hours hoping that one day I could buy a gaming PC.

I was very sad, because I thought I would be lonely this Christmas. But then I received a message from
the girl that I liked. She sent me a link to the song - All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey.
She also said she liked me, and that really made my day.

Today we all woke up and we opened our gifts. I got what I´d asked for! I still can´t believe my
parents gave me what I wanted.

Now, we are all having lunch and I want them all to finish eating, so that I can play on my new gaming
PC.

By: José Pedro Coelho, Bernardo Pinto, Filipe Campos, Daniel Serrano. B2.1c

A Letter to Santa

Friday, 19th November 2021
Sweet Santa,
We like Christmas because, we
are reunited with our families.
Everyone receives gifts which
makes us happy. We all eat
codfish and turkey and we all
love it. Midnight is our favourite
part of the day, because we
open the presents and we are
very excited!
Santa, I hope I was a good boy
and I hope that next year we
don’t have masks on so that we
can live in peace!

Love,

Pedro Castro, Diogo Ferreira,
Pedro Morgado - A2.1E

Bristol School Magazine 2021

Love actually, a Christmas classic

“Love Actually” shows the lives of several families at Christmas time. Where a little bit of everything happens:
Love stories and betrayals that in the end are all connected.

In this film, the new Prime Minister of England falls in love with one of his employees, Natalie. In an attempt to
heal his heart, a writer who had recently been betrayed leaves for the south of France and ends up falling in
love with a Portuguese cleaning lady. Karen suspects that her husband Harry is cheating on her with his
secretary. Juliet, who recently got married, is suspicious about intentions of Mark, her husband's best friend.
Sam is a young boy who wants to get the attention of the most difficult and beautiful little girl in his school.
Sarah finally has a great chance to go out with Karl her co-worker who she has a silent crush. Billy a musician
from the past wants his career as a rock star back. This plot may seem confusing but all these stories are linked
by something, love.

I liked this movie because it shows not only a couple or a family but the connection that these people have and
how their lives are connected.

I would definitely recommend this film, because it is family- oriented and it shows us the importance of always
having someone by our side who loves us, be it family, friends or partners.

Mariana Félix B2.2E

The Xmas Green Monster Christmas holidays

The last Xmas film I watched was Grinch, a It’s almost Christmas holidays, and sometimes we don’t know
kids movie that I found pretty good due to it what to do in that free time, for that reason here are some
is an animated film. things you can do. Christmas is the time of year when we can
The Grinch is a green monster that hates eat all kinds of food, that is an excuse to bake your own
Xmas and during the film he, as a villain, was cookies and decorate them. Another possibility is making a
always trying to ruin the festivity, that is very gingerbread house, and don’t forget to eat candy canes they
important for the people of that village. are delicious. Besides that you can always drink hot chocolate
However, he met a little girl that showed him while watching a Christmas movie, we have lot of movies
how special Christmas is by letting him spend options like “Home alone”, “The Polar Express”, “Jingle All the
it with her family. With that he learns how to way”, “The Christmas Chronicles”, among others. This is also a
appreciate the festivity and how to enjoy that date to enjoy and spend more time with the family and play
time of the year. some family games, make a snowman and if in your city it
My favorite part of the film was when we see doesn’t snow, you can make snowman crafts. It’s important to
Grinch´s reaction when he realizes what Xmas spread the Christmas spirit, for that you can put up lights in
is all about. The worst part was how the your house. Other things you can do is go skating with your
green monster mistreated his dog, Max, friends, make someone a gift. And remember, be nice, Santa
during the film, who was very kind and can see you!
caring.
In my opinion, everyone can watch this film, I Ana Sofia – B1.1f
would recommend for a family movie night or
seeing it at the cinema.
The message of the film is that we should
appreciate all the good moments in our life
and the time we spend with our family and
friends.
Beatriz Régua – B2.2e

Bristol School Magazine 2021

The importance of Christmas

Among all the holidays, I think that we can all agree that Christmas is the most famous one.
When this time of the year arrives, joy fills the air and people seem to be more enthusiastic. This
is because in late November, the city lights are put on, the streets and shopping centers are
decorated and as people start to get into the Christmas spirit which is based on compassion and
kindness, they get happier.

This being said, Christmas is a highly important holiday because it not only brings people
together, but it also gives families that live far from each other the opportunity to reunite, catch
up and have a wonderful time together.

The gift tradition may be something that also puts compassion and kindness into this season
because if like me, you are someone that loves buying gifts for others, it is a way to demonstrate
your affection towards that person.

I see Christmas as a very important occasion because its spirit makes people happier, brings
them together and is a way of doing beautiful gestures for others.

Beatriz Costa B2.2E

AN EMOTIONAL DAY FOR BOB

It´s Christmas time! It´s the happiest season for all, except for Bob. He never
had anyone come around to his house at Christmas time. For him, it was
always a silent night, always calm, never bright.
With Joe, it was the complete opposite. For him, it was the most wonderful
time of the year!
One day, Joe was walking to school, but decided to take a shortcut and
it was then when he passed Bob´s house.
It was a very old house and from the outside he could see that the
person´s living room was covered in ashes. Joe curiously decided to
inspect the gloomy place, but before he could get anywhere near it, he
heard a girl shout out: “If you set a single foot in that house, you´ll die!”
Joe turned around and it was Maria, one of his classmates. She told him
about the rumours about Bob kidnapping children. Joe, as curious as he
was, asked his parents about the rumours later that day.
They told him that 25 years ago, Bob´s house burnt down like chestnuts
roasting on an open fire and his daughter had died in this fire.
Joe was very sad to hear that, so he decided to go back to Bob´s house
with Maria. When they arrived, the kids knocked on the front door and
Bob opened it. They chatted for a bit and, in some way, Maria reminded
Bob of his daughter.
After two weeks of spending time together, it was almost time for Santa
Claus to come to town. Joe and Maria had the idea of talking to the
whole village and organise a big Christmas party for Bob. In order to
persuade him to come to the party, Joe and Maria told Bob that there
was a big sale going on at the local supermarket which intrigued him.
When they arrived, everyone was waiting for them. Bob had never been
so happy in the last 25 years as he was that day.
- “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” – the kids asked Bob
- “Yes, joy has finally arrived in my world” – Bob answered, with tears
running down his face.

Gonçalo Marques, Rodrigo Carvalho, Duarte Anjos - B2.1e

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Christmas Christmas Writing

Important celebrations change from country to On the Christmas Day I get up at half past nine and
country due to their culture and family traditions. I then I have breakfast with my family. In the morning, I
believe Christmas in Portugal is when we are open the Christmas presents and I watch a movie: “The
surrounded by your family at midnight exchanging Christmas Chronicles”.
presents. It is a wonderful night!
After the movie, I have lunch. Normally, my lunch is
Behind all the pretty things about Christmas, roasted bunch with vegetables and rice. I sometimes
the historical part is what attracts me the most. drink hot chocolate while listening to this song: “All I
Sharing the story from generation to generation is want for Christmas”. I take this opportunity to talk to my
fundamental to keep the magical spirit of this event. family and play board games. I have a small snack: a
Having the knowledge of why we do have a specific chocolate.
date to celebrate Jesus´birth makes us believe more
about this. At night, I go to dinner at my grandparent’s house, for
dinner it’s always codfish with baked potatoes, usually
From another point of view, Christmas keeps for dessert there is king cake and French toast. I open
families closer as we get together to have fun, play the presents, too.
games, and share adventures. Even some relatives
that are living far away used to come to the My Routine on Christmas Eve
Christmas parties. Notwithstanding all I have been
talking about, the soul of Christmas is in fact at December 24th is Christmas Eve and I’m going to tell you
midnight when giving and receiving gifts. Personally, about my routine on this day. I get up at 9.30am, have a
I love giving fun presents that really mean shower and then I have breakfast. Then I brush my teeth and
something to the person and not just a simple shirt wash my face and I get dressed. At 1.30pm I have lunch with
or a bath bomb with a pretty form. my family. Later, my aunt and I finish decorating the table
for dinner.
Finally, even though I believe we give certain
I get dressed again for dinner.
attention to Christmas, it is an important event to
Everyone arrives and we start having dinner at 9.30pm. To
reflect on our all year and thank God for whole we pass the time, we play several games. At midnight, I start to
open the gifts. At around 2.00am, I go to bed.
have! Lara Pinto – B2.2e
And so this is my Christmas Eve.
My daily routine on Christmas Day
Leonor Moniz, A2.1c
On Christmas Day, I usually wake up early and go to
my godparent’s house and have lunch with them I love Christmas
and with two of my cousins. After lunch we give
presents to each other rand we play some games It has the magica of uniting people. I usually spend Christmas
about Christmas. It’s a lot of fun! with my parents and grandparents in my house.

In the afternoon, I go to my grandparent’s house On Christmas Eve, we have dinner with the traditional codfish
with my three cousins Duarte, Rafael, João and our with potatoes and the delicious desserts.
parents. Later that afternoon we also watch
Christmas films and eat a lot of candies. We usually play bingo until midnight, when we give out gifts.
My favourite Christmas song is “All I want for Christmas is
By the end of a very long and amazing day, we eat you” from Mariah Carey, and my favourite Christmas movie
delicious food and give presents to everybody. is “Klaus”.
Being with my family and give presents to each
other is the best thing about Christmas! I think this time is very special because families get together,
Christmas is definitely the best holiday of the year. but unfortunately there are many people who have no family
and no money to buy food and even gifts.
Inês João A2.1 a
Beatriz Cardoso, A2.1d

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Bristol School Christmas Uniform

´Tis the season to be jolly! ´ and let´s make it a different one this year by creating a
new uniform for Bristol School.

For the girls, we´ve chosen a sweater that has Christmas colours on it. It is green with red spots to
symbolise the baubles.
It also has a beautiful image of Lilo, from Disney to make it magical.
The trousers are red and we wanted to add the
Bristol School logo on the sweater and the white socks.

For the boys, we wanted to have the same theme. We chose the opposite colours. The
jumper is red with green spots and it has an image of stitch from Disney too. The
yellow around the neck and waist is made of tinsel as a decoration.
The trousers are green and the trainers are red and white.
The trainers and the jumper have the Bristol School logo.
By: André Marques, Inês Setas, Ana Sarmento, B1.1e

Tree Story My favourite christmas

Being a Christmas tree although it might seem Christmas is celebrated on the 24th and 25th December.
like its no fun or so I thought until this year's Christmas. At this festivity some members of the family come
Let me give you some background. My owners' together to commemorate Jesus Christ’s birth.
Christmases are all the same. The same long dinner, the I still remember when and where I spent my favourite
same weird uncle that is always late, the same burnt Christmas. It was at my grandmother’s in Vila Real in
turkey cause grandma is not getting any younger, the 2019. I went there by car with my parents, my sister
same super annoying kids running around me and Lara, my uncle Nuno and my aunt Rita. My
messing everything up, the same boring socks for grandmother’s house was decorated with a beautiful
everybody, and the same early wrap-up cause aunt Christmas tree candles, lights and the table was full of
jane fell asleep in the sofa. Every single year! those cakes we usually eat at that time. Everything was
delicious. All of us helped her to cook and it was great.
Anyways my owners' kid Josh just got into Not only was the food good, but also being together,
college and is not living here anymore, and Christmas is talking to each other and playing boardgames was
one of the only occasions where he can go home. He wonderful. We enjoyed ourselves very much. We were
was supposed to get there when Christmas dinner looking forward to receiving our presents on the 25th in
started so everyone was excited. After a bit Josh called the morning and we were very happy with the gifts we
and warned them, he wouldn't be able to get there that got.
day. The dinner ended and as a tradition, everybody In my opinion, this Christmas was amazing and magical. I
went to bed. won’t forget it ever.

Meanwhile, the kids snuck out of their beds and Tomas – A2.2e
decided to put up a plan to see Santa. Now, these
plans never really work, of course but they still do it Santa Claus robs shopping center
every year. I know Santa myself and he doesn't get
caught by little tricks. They simply put a thread on the On 24th December, Christmas Eve, Santa Claus robbed
floor and hope he will fall, and they’ll hear and catch shopping Center and took all the toys.
him.
Last night at Cloud 9 shopping center, the alarm started
Suddenly while everyone was already asleep, ringing and the police officer showed up. Santa started
there was this super loud noise. The children ran down running to his sleigh but one police officer caught him.
the stairs and everyone else joined in. Grandma turned
on the lights and there was a man with a red coat on In prison, Santa Claus, made a hole in the wall and
the floor laughing. 'Santa '' yelled the littlest of the kids escaped from prison. No one saw him escape but the next
as he stood up and said ‘where?’. It was Josh! Everyone day, all the children had their presents.
was so happy and so was I cause the best thing around
the holidays is to be with who you love. Sandra Grudzereh, Francisco Martins – A2.2a

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Let’s have fun!!!

GUESS THE CHRISTMAS WORD
By: António Bessa, Gabriel Monteiro, Sofia Martins - A2.1

C __ __ __ __ __ - Songs we sing at Christmas time.
H __ __ __ __ - A green leaf with red balls
R __ __ __ __ __ __ __
I __ __ - An animal that transports the sleigh
S __ __ __ __ - Extremely col
T __ __ __ - A short, fat man that gives presents
M __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ - A green plant that people decorate
A __ __ __ __ - You kiss under this
S __ __ __ - A bright figure with a halo
- It´s yellow and we put it on top of something

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Recipes

Vegan gingerbread cookies

Do you want to change the environment this Christmas? If so, we recommend this really this healthy vegan
gingerbread cookies that are crispy outside and soft inside.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup coconut oil, at room temperature
⅓ cup molasses
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, allspice, and salt into a bowl.
Step 3
Cream coconut oil, molasses, and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer; add vanilla extract. Stir in flour
mixture; mix until a sticky dough forms, about 2 minutes. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
Step 4
Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness. Dip cookie cutter in flour, cut out cookies,
and place on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

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