thanks to George Steeler from the Ireland Heritage Newsletter... Turnip Candleholder In Ireland, it is a Christmas tradition to place lighted candles in the front windows of the house. In the past, many families did not own enough candleholders, so they improvised. Turnips were plentiful and both large and heavy enough to hold a candle. What the Irish refer to as a turnip is a rutabaga in America. Assemble: rutabaga paring knife candle (preferably a drip candle) small plate or plastic lid holly and greens To view step by step directions please go to http://www2.worldbook.com/features/holidays/html/candle.htm -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com