It’s almost time to pack up the presents and head over to my mom and dad’s house for a very merry and festive Christmas Day. And what a perfect Christmas Day it is. It snowed quite a bit last night so my world is white and fluffy, and even now there are little, weightless snowflakes falling.
We’ll gather for the annual family photo and eat a lunch of pick-up nibbles. Then on to the present opening that can last hours as we open our gifts one at a time. I like that tradition because everyone can see what everyone else got. It’s relaxed rather than a chaotic and almost greedy tearing of colorful wrappings in a span of a few short minutes. Good things should be savored, and gifts from others are very good things.
The Christmas dinner will be delicious, although never the traditional turkey or ham. My mom got that right too ~ a make-ahead meal makes so much more sense. It’s usually Italian and always very savory.
This year I did the Christmas season as close to my dream Christmas season as I ever have. I wasn’t rushed, gifts given are modest but thoughtful, entertaining went relatively smoothly (although I have a huge burn on my arm from taking a pan out of the oven after having a glass of champagne ~ not paying attention!), and the snowy weather is literally icing on the figurative cake.
A merry day to everyone!
Snow Girl and Stormy, enjoying the season.
Auntie B's Wax 
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