Guest Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 One of the ones we still do even though the kids are now 15/13/11 is get in PJs and drive to this particular neighborhood known for great Christmas decorations and listen to the Grinch cartoon soundtrack while we drive through looking at lights. Like a lot of things these days, I noticed our kids were less interested in it this year and it kind of made me sad. I’m happy my kids are growing up, there is so much about them I enjoy as they’ve gotten older, but I do miss some of the awe and wonder that the little ones have for things like that. Makes me wonder what we will do in a few years when all the kids are grown up. Who knows, may be taking the grandkids to the lights tour then 😭 With my parents, we always get together on Christmas Day and my mom bakes a bunch of breakfast stuff, and she still gives all of us adult kids some sort of clothing item she sewed. With my in-laws, Christmas Eve we get together for dinner, eating tamales that my mother in law and her girls made, and playing games. We also tend to invite some of our friends who don’t have family in town to come hang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Not really anymore. Used to go to my Grandma's house every Eve but then she died and the house was sold. Once we knew the truth of Dear ol Santa Claus we started opening presents at midnight was was cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 We go out for dinner on Christmas Eve and I enjoy a very bloody steak with a baked potato. Christmas we just hang out and open gifts. We are having sesame chicken over rice prepared by my sister. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Our family has our Christmas festivities on Christmas Eve. Family dinner, opening presents, etc. Christmas morning/day is for relaxing. No plans are to be made and we spend all day just grazing on leftovers and playing with our new toys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Depending on the weather, we usually get some Chinese food for Xmas Eve. Just hoping to still have power by tomorrow with the bomb cyclone happening and winds just getting stronger overnight. Xmas day now has us opening presents here with my mom, sister and dog(s) Eggs and Peameal Bacon breakfast and then off too my older sisters place to have Turkey Supper with her family. My younger brother, his wife and daughter will also be down too. Boxing Day is sometimes early morning shopping. Then off to celebrate Xmas with my dad’s side of the family at someone’s house. Usually my uncle’s or, again, my sisters place for Smorgasbord like meal of ham, scallop potatoes, mashed potatoes, stuffing and left over Turkey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Christmas Eve has two traditions: exchanging books (stole the idea from an NPR article) and Chinese food for dinner. We will also at some point (whether or not on Christmas Eve or Christmas) watch Spirited Away and listen to the Truman Capote recording of ‘A Christmas Memory’. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 We go to my brothers and he usually cooks all the dishes which are usually some fancy variations of traditional holiday food since that’s his main hobby. We open our presents there usually and eat and chill, pretty normal stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Microwave a meal and be depressed unfortunately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Chris- said: exchanging books (stole the idea from an NPR article) and Chinese food for dinner Thai food here but same. i also read the night before Christmas to the kids, put them to bed, and then watch die hard and finish wrapping presents 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Christmas Eve is full Slovak traditions, sushi, wine, and gifts. Christmas Day is at my mom’s with siblings, food, wine, more gifts, and the Christmas Story playing in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Nah, unfortunately not. My sis and mother left New York a long time ago for Florida and they don't really speak. Rhe rest of my family is on a different continent. I've got a nice Xmas/holidays planned though. First I'm having a Seinfeld marathon and drinks with my best friend and tomorrow and Monday it's full Xmas with my girlfriend, her twin girls and her family. They're a huge Caribbean clan so there's always a million cool people, party atmosphere and killer food for days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 23 hours ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: Thai food here but same. i also read the night before Christmas to the kids, put them to bed, and then watch die hard and finish wrapping presents Reading the night before Christmas went about as well as it could given the over tired 18 month old and 6 year old with adhd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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