Thoughts & Afterthoughts
Thoughts on the Feast
Food, glorious food.
Yes, it’s a foodie’s favorite time of year. I know that because I am one. And I know I have been self indulgent because of the lack of breathing room in my dungarees. But oh my, what a trip it has been. As the song says: "Haul out the holly, Put up the tree before my spirit falls again." And I would add: make sure the tables are decked in cookies. We do our celebrating Christmas Eve, with presents, casseroles, children and a reading of "Visit from Saint Nicholas" read by the grandfather. The Spanglish version keeps their interest. "'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the casa, not a creature was stirring—¡Caramba! ¿Qué pasa?" But we are getting off the subject: food. I checked with a couple families I knew would do it up …
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Judy Palm
9:17 am on Saturday, December 31, 2011
Before settling in for my long winter's nap I want to agree the author thoughts about her feelings for Christmas. We also do our celebrating Christmas eve and food is the center of the evening. Well, for the grandchildren it's Santa's arrival but the rest of us enjoy the libations. It was originally a Swedish smorgasbord which has evolved into an eclectic gathering of Swedish meatballs, lasagna … more ›