In our family, Christmas Day is very informal. It begins very early with excited children ready to empty their stockings and open their presents. We have a delicious breakfast that usually includes cinnamon rolls, eggs, bacon, hot cocoa and orange juice. We listen to Christmas music, watch a bit of the parade on television, and enjoy our gifts. Around 2 pm we have an early Christmas Dinner of ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, peas, jello salad, butterhorns, Ginger Ale, Cherry Seven-Up, chocolate pie, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and coconut pie. We eat, relax, and enjoy each other's company. There are board games, movies, and tossing the football around in the yard.
Christmas Eve is a more formal affair. We have a prime rib roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, German Chocolate cake, Red Velvet cake, and Sparking Apple Cider. We read the Christmas Story from Luke and ponder on the marvelous occurrence of our Savior's birth. We listen to Christmas music and watch Christmas movies while we sip our hot chocolate with marshmallows or whipped cream. We read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore. We gather around the piano and sing carols and soak up the bubbling excitement of the children.
On Christmas Eve, I wear a formal apron for this formal occasion. It is a lovely red satin with a red lacy overlay. It is decorated with red sequins and is truly a grand lady of an apron. It is my pleasure to share it with you!
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