How do you celebrate holidays?
We have two children in separate cities so we usually spend a couple of days with each. Sometimes we plan a dinner with our siblings around the holidays. Since our families are lifelong friends, it’s common for both sides to visit. The host usually sets the menu and everyone brings sides and desserts. It’s a loud, happy group. It’s good to see them come then good to see them go.
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I suppose it wont be long before Thanksgiving and then Christmas! Oh my goodness…. I have a feeling that attending one of your family functions would be the best:)
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It’loud. You’d have to slip out for a breather.
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Sounds perfect.
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It can be overwhelming
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Generally at home doing bugga all, in fact we rarely have holiday plans
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Sounds like a lot of fun and joy, as Christmas should be 💖
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It is!
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What a delightful experience, Beth, it’s so encouraging that both sides of the family are open to sharing the holiday spirit. Please consider that a blessing, but no great surprise considering your great attitude.
Once our daughter, 28, got married our holiday seasons (mostly Thanksgiving & Christmas) have developed into a fair sense of alternating the actual holiday dates with us and our in-laws celebrating the day of or before depending upon whose turn it is. Reading your post has prompted an idea that I will share with wifey and determine if we should all just gather together in one location.
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My mother is 96, the only parent left to us. My husband’s 4 sisters are like sisters to me, then there are my 4 siblings.lots of spouses and grands. We set 3 tables. No arranged seating. Kids and old folks mix freely. There are always plenty at every tables to share stories kids hear the antics of relatives long gone. It makes family real to kids.
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Jealous. I am so far from family, but they are spread out anyway so our Xmses were always just with immediate family, plus Grandma and my aunt and uncle and one cousin. Later his children. Once I moved out into the world, however, family Xmases stopped.
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One Thanksgiving my daughter was recovering from surgery. She is a university professor. She posted an open invitation for students and staff far from home. RSVP, of course. I cooked for about 40. We all enjoyed it
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Get those Brittany moves going!
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I can cook but I can’t dance!
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