Get into the holiday spirit with a unique twist! Join our hosts, Karen and Greg, as they delve into the 2010 Finnish Christmas horror film, “Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale.” Tune is as we delve into this unique and darkly humorous Christmas tale, while sipping on a festive Gingerbread Cocktail.

In this festive episode, Karen and Greg will:

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• Unwrap a Unique Christmas Tale: Explore the dark and mythical origins of Santa Claus in this chilling Finnish film.
  
• Sip on a Festive Cocktail: Learn how to make a delicious Gingerbread Cocktail to accompany your holiday movie night.
  
• Share Holiday Cheer and Cinematic Critique: Join in the fun as Karen and Greg discuss this unconventional Christmas film and share their thoughts on its unique take on holiday folklore.
  

Don’t miss this unique holiday podcast episode! Tune in now to hear Karen and Greg’s take on “Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale.”

Gingerbread Cocktail

For the Rim
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1 Tbsp crushed gingerbread cookies or colored sugar

For the frozen gingerbread cocktail
• 1/4 cup gingerbread men cookies or gingersnap cookies
• 3/4 cup vanilla bean ice cream
• 1/4 cup eggnog
• 1 1/2 oz spiced rum

For the garnish
• 1/4 cup whipped cream
• 1 gingerbread men cookies
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions:

For the rim:

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2. Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. This is called simple syrup.
   
3. Dip the rims of 2 glasses in the simple syrup, and then in the crushed gingerbread cookies.
   

For the gingerbread cocktail:

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2. Add the cookies to a blender and pulse a few times to break them up.
   
3. Add all remaining ingredients for the frozen cocktail to the blender, and blend until combined.
   

To serve:

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2. Pour the frozen cocktail into the rimmed glasses. Top with the garnishes.
   
3. Serve immediately.
   

   Source: anediblemosaic.com

   
   

A Brief Synopsis: A young boy named Pietari and his friend Juuso think a secret mountain drilling project near their home in northern Finland has uncovered the tomb of Santa Claus. However, this a monstrous, evil Santa, much unlike the cheery St. Nick of legend. When Pietari’s father captures a feral old man in his wolf trap, the man may hold the key to why reindeer are being slaughtered and children are disappearing.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

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• We learn about the Sámi people and their home region of Lapland.
  
• Karen and Greg discuss Advent calendars and wreaths.
  
• Karen gives us lots of information about reindeer, including their meat.
  

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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