Today is SLAY A DRAGON DAY!

SLAY A DRAGON DAY
In Greek mythology, Perseus slew a monster that threatened Andromeda. Not to be outdone, the Crusaders from the 1300s told the story of Saint George. George used his magic sword to kill a dragon ... just in the nick of time to save the king’s daughter from being sacrificed to the fire-breathing beast. As the story goes, this dragon had an insatiable appetite and it was only through his deep faith that George was able to accomplish this deed.

Little factual information is known about Saint George other than his becoming a soldier and rising to a high rank under Diocletian. Because of his strong and open belief in Christianity, he was arrested, tortured and put to death at Nicomedia on this day in 303 A.D.

He was so revered by the Crusaders, that George was named Patron Saint of England in 1350 A.D. For many years, English soldiers wore the red cross of St. George on a white background as a badge; and it remains a part of the British Union flag.

The martyred hero is still honored throughout England on this day, Saint George Feast Day.

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Today is National Cherry Cheesecake Day!

One of the world's most popular and delicious deserts!

Our Best Cheesecake Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr 30 min Serves: 10 Recipe Rating: Tips from Kraft Ratings and Comments ...and may we suggest

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs 1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided 3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 2 tsp. vanilla 3 eggs 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling (optional)

Preparation

MIX crumbs, margarine and 1/4 cup sugar in bowl. Press on bottom and 2-1/2-inches up side of 8 or 9-inch springform pan; set aside. BEAT cream cheese, remaining sugar and vanilla in bowl with electric mixer on high speed until creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Blend in sour cream. Spread in prepared pan. BAKE at 350°F for 60 to 70 minutes or until center is set. Turn off oven. Leaving door slightly ajar, leave cheesecake in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan; top with cherry pie filling.

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