tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post9164950544338999423..comments2023-10-29T04:09:42.109-04:00Comments on The Edit Cafe: Christmas isn't Christmas without...JoAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16027015583205497259noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-55662253022060251502008-12-15T21:47:00.000-05:002008-12-15T21:47:00.000-05:00I love reading about traditions other families hav...I love reading about traditions other families have. We have several (and some special recipes too!) but perhaps the most meaningful to me is this one: Ever since Amy (my firstborn, now 24) was a newborn, I've been reading aloud the Christmas story in Luke on Christmas Eve. Although all 3 of my kiddos have been able to read for years, it's tradition for Mom(me) to read this special Story to them. So I'm looking forward to continuing our tradition again this year on Christmas Eve, as I gather my 24-, 21-, and 17-year-old around me!! Blessings,<BR/> Patti Jo :)CatMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09985658721138526298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-70162731350121488582008-12-15T20:09:00.000-05:002008-12-15T20:09:00.000-05:00Our family loves the Christmas Eve service at chur...Our family loves the Christmas Eve service at church and the big Christmas turkey....and fudge...and cookies.<BR/><BR/>One tradition we've had for many years is the tree lighting at Roscoe Village in Ohio. Becky, Susan and JoAnne probably know this historical canal-town. The big pine tree in the center of town would be lit and then the most fantastic thing would happen. We all had unlit candles and someone in the front would begin lighting the candles of those closest while we sang "Silent Night" several times. The person(s) would then turn around and light the candle of the person(s) behind them until everyone had a lit candle. It really lit up the square.<BR/><BR/>A new tradition this year is volunteering at the historical Ohio Village for their 1850's "Dicken's of a Christmas" production". It's neat to dress up in the costumes and become a 19th Century woman. My youngest teen daughter is also helping. I hope to have pictures up on my website within the next couple of days, and will take more pictures this coming weekend. I love telling the story of the real St. Nick and how his love for Jesus gave him the heart to give.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BethBeth Loughnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014536375199305152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-55516261493829063652008-12-15T17:11:00.000-05:002008-12-15T17:11:00.000-05:00Years ago, when the kids were still at home, we ce...Years ago, when the kids were still at home, we celebrated with my husband's children on Christmas Eve and started Christmas Eve breakfast. At that time it consisted of pancakes, strawberries, and whipped cream. Now that my step-children are grown, with families of their own, we've changed Christmas Eve breakfast a bit. My husband prints out homemade menus, which family members fill out a head of time, and when we gather on Christmas Eve, each person receives the breakfast of their choosing.<BR/><BR/>Just try and take the tradition away! Even from the adults!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04089903053496930165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-7743979053795511332008-12-15T15:56:00.000-05:002008-12-15T15:56:00.000-05:00What a great idea to share out the KP! I'm so usin...What a great idea to share out the KP! I'm so using that one someday!<BR/><BR/>Our holiday traditions that make things special are:<BR/><BR/>Reading Luke 2 on Christmas morning. <BR/><BR/>The candlelight service at church on Christmas Eve.<BR/><BR/>Hosting a New Year's Day party with friends, food, and football.Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-43346754866680411612008-12-15T14:54:00.000-05:002008-12-15T14:54:00.000-05:00I've decided that being a good cook isn't about ho...I've decided that being a good cook isn't about how deftly you roll out pastry or how well you flip the pancakes or sift the flour.<BR/><BR/>It's about picking recipes well.<BR/>What tastes good...and do you have good judgment in your taste buds.<BR/><BR/>And for me, a big factor is easy. If it takes a lot of time, it's just not going to be one of my standards.<BR/><BR/>So, on Christmas eve we have an appetizer dinner.<BR/>cheese and crackers<BR/>little smokies<BR/>shrimp cocktail<BR/>Rumake<BR/>Stuffed Mushrooms.<BR/><BR/>Anything else we can think of that sounds good, the girls all bring stuff, too.<BR/><BR/>So, my stuffed mushroom recipe.<BR/>A box of fresh mushrooms<BR/>Tear off the stems and mince<BR/>Mix stems with<BR/>1/4 c mayo<BR/>1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese<BR/>fill whole mushroom caps and broil.<BR/><BR/>That's it. Delicious and takes minutes and it's very fancy looking.<BR/>And the more I look at stuffed mushrooms the more I see that you can add anything to this, seasoning, bread crumbs, diced onions, etc. So go nuts and add what you want.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.com