Christmas Corner

Christmas is for children. But it is for grown-ups too. Even if it is a headache, a chore, and nightmare, it is a period of necessary defrosting of chill and hide-bound hearts.
- Lenora Mattingly Weber



He who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree.
- Charlotte Carpenter



To celebrate the heart of Christmas is to forget ourselves in the service of others.
- Henry C. Link



Christmas is the day that holds all time together.
- Alexander Smith



Hot and Spicy Shrimp Artichoke Dip Recipe

Ingredients:
1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts (drained well and chopped)
1 lb. fresh shrimp, boiled in Zatarain's crab boil and chopped
1 (3 oz.) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 - 3/4 cup picante sauce
1/4 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh NOT in container)
Short, finely julienned red pepper strips (optional)
Thinly sliced green onion tops

Directions:

Step 1:
Drain artichoke hearts; dice.

Step 2:
Add shrimp, cream cheese, mayo, picante sauce and Parmesan cheese; mix well.

Step 3:
Spoon into 9 inch round pie plate or shallow baking dish.

Step 4:
Bake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes or until heated through.

Step 5:
Garnish with red pepper and green onions.

Step 6:
Serve with chips and assorted vegetable dippers.

Note: Absolutely Delicious!