Murphy101 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Mass Joy to the World Hand bell choirs Snow days where everyone is justified and guilt free to not show up for school/work or do any errands and can just sit at home taking turns playing in the snow and roasting s'mores in the fireplace and falling asleep while watching a family movie. That when my kids hit the road, shovels in hand, to make some extra money shoveling snow, a new neighbor paid double plus tip and told them to do the old man's next door too. A Christmas Story Tacky Christmas outdoor decor (I'm proud to say I have a 5ft naked Santa bath-brushing his back in a bathtub while Rudolf looks on blown up on my front lawn. We look forward to adding outhouse Santa next year. Oh and I want the light up pink flying pigs too.) Your turn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 This is our first real year celebrating Christmas within the Catholic church and right now I love Advent!! I also love... That I get two weeks with my dds and no school. Making Christmas cookies Christmas Eve dinner with leftovers that last through Christmas Day (and beyond) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Cool thread idea, Martha! :hurray: I'll see your list and raise you: Shopping. More shopping. Wrapping presents. Giving presents. Decorating the house and the tree. Special foods, desserts, and candies. Christmas songs (except for the ones I don't like!) Christmas classics on TV (and yes, I mean the Grinch...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 That fact that I still feel like a kid on Christmas morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Lights Picking out a fresh tree Lights in the tree Hot chocolate Having company over All the Christmas shows/ specials Baking goodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Baking Christmas trees burlap bows dried fruit decor (sorry Martha!) Christmas Carols easier to make excuses for cuddles and fun lights hot cocoa pine smells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Egg nog with rum Christmas pudding Watching my kids decorate the tree Santa Claus It's a Wonderful Life Elf O Come Emmanuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Time with (extended) family. Wrapping presents. Watching people open presents. Christmas lights. Twinkle touring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Christmas songs Candles tea Walking in the brisk cold air ...and then more hot tea with honey and ginger soups Down blankets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Roaring fire Internet shopping Glow of the Christmas tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Christmas lights! I love Christmas lights! Watching Holiday Inn with James Bond on Christmas Eve Fudge Vanillakipferl Decorating Cheesy holiday movies from the Hallmark Channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Ds18 being home from college carols at church Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I'll play. This is the 8th year in which I have done a baking workshop with 4-Hers, sharing one of our family traditions with others. This is absolutely one of my favorite things of the holiday season. During some of the down time as we are waiting for dough to rise or ovens to preheat, we talk about our family Christmas traditions. I love hearing what is special to these kids and hope that they grow up continuing to feel surrounded by love and wonder. I love Christmas music. Not the schlocky radio stuff but choral music like Britten's Ceremony of Carols or the operetta Amahl and the Night Visitors. In fact, it annoys me that every weekend of December seems to bring a conflict of music programs. I wish that churches and choruses would continue to perform holiday music in January so I could enjoy more of it. Sadie--seafood is part of our coastal Christmas For decades we had cheese fondue on Christmas Eve until two years ago when my son confessed that he really doesn't like cheese fondue. Now on Christmas Eve we have shrimp cooked in a spicy beer broth in the fondue pot. P.S. to Heather: eggnog with rum! This reminds me of my mother who died six years ago. Just be sure to top your eggnog with some nutmeg. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 We, too, have shrimp on Christmas Eve, as we spend Christmas at the beach. Christmas at the beach with my parents, and my sisters, their husbands and kids Giving gifts Feeding people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Cozy fire in the fireplace Chex-mix Christmas Day - kids busy putting Legos together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Making toffee. Appetizers for dinner. Reading The Story of Holly and Ivy with my teen daughter - her request. Rediscovering favorite ornaments. Christmas music. Well, some of it. Christmas Eve service at church. The Nutcracker. I'd seen it done professionally many times but after having kids was limited to small dance school productions. This year, finally, I'm taking my daughter to the PA ballet for her first professional performance. So excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Handel'a Messiah--seeing it liveA Child's Christmas in WalesMince TartsMy grandmother's Xmas cake, aged 3 months--dark fruitcake bathed with brandySmell of pine filling the houseLight and its returnShortbread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 the high-waisted pants dance in White Christmas, a movie I watch every year Christmas trees remembering my grandparents who are no longer here and the Christmases spent with cousins when I was a kid desserts potlucks and parties my ModCloth dress I'll be wearing to the company Christmas party carols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Baking cookies I know a lot of people have busier schedules but our schedule really slows down in DecemberWatching my boys on Christmas morningChristmas movies--all of them!Christmas CarolsJingle Bell Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 cold weather (although it is 75 here- ugh). hot cocoa christmas movies christmas music wearing sweaters & fuzzy socks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Christmas lights DD's enthusiasm for making/giving gifts to everyone she's ever met (and I am not expected to buy or make) The Night Before Christmas Christmas carols A Christmas Carol (not the Jim Carrey movie. That was weird.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Advent - specifically Jotham's Journey series St. Nicholas Day Christmas Around the World with Friends Matching Christmas PJs Christmas Carols at church each week Lights Family Traditions (make an ornament with Nana, have Japanese soda on Christmas Eve, etc.) Elf - love that movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Jessye Norman's Christmastide CD. You cannot listen to that and not feel the spirit of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Mmmmmmooooommmm. Forgot about rum eggnog. And rum cake And rum balls And rum.... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Looking at our decorated trees Watching Christmas Vacation repeatedly Having an excuse to drink White Russians in the middle of the week, because you know, it's the holiday season :) Looking at Christmas lights in our pj's while eating cookies and drinking hot chocolate Hot chocolate, frequently Seeing my kids really enjoy the Jesse tree and their advent calendars (Lego and Playmobil) Cookies! All kinds, but especially fudge puddles, yummy! Spending time with cousins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Mmmmmmooooommmm. Forgot about rum eggnog. And rum cake And rum balls And rum.... ;) Oh I'm in pain trying not to laugh. This is awful. Beware innuendo. It's a Christmas SNL skit. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f24_1356377603 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerico Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Christmas vacation movie!!! New toys that keep the kiddos busy :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Shopping for presents.Watching people open presents.Decorating our house on the day after Thanksgiving.Cookies. Dressing up and going to extra parties.Christmas movies and music.Christmas Eve service. Visit from my parents or visiting family. Dh having off from Christmas to New Years. Writing Christmas Cards. Reading the letters & seeing the photos that come in Christmas cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Christmas eve service the kids eyes when they see the presents under the tree xmas morning going out to see the lights most christmas carols all the yummy treats. How kind and caring everyone is. I wish it carried on all year, but I love seeing how people want to take care of their fellow man this time of year. Having time off of work, the daycare is closed for the 2 weeks of xmas break, and the diner is closed for 5 nights of that time, so that means more time home. Chinese food xmas eve (the only time I get it, too expensive otherwise) THe big meal on xmas day with a glass of wine (one of only 3 I drink in the year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Mmmmmmooooommmm. Forgot about rum eggnog. And rum cake And rum balls And rum.... ;) Without a gallbladder you cannot have rum anymore. Sooo sorry...:) :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Without a gallbladder you cannot have rum anymore. Sooo sorry...:) :leaving: What? Why? I had mine out 8 years ago... *hiccup* I haven't noticed any rum issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Without a gallbladder you cannot have rum anymore. Sooo sorry...:) :leaving: Um. Yes I can. Not for a few weeks of course bc my body is recovering from surgery, but otherwise I can eat and drink anything I want like normal? I even asked (bc I was thinking if all the food and wine that is often serves with the upcoming holidays ) dr very specificly if I needed to make any diet changes or if wine or beer were verboten and he said no. Said I could drink in moderation same as always. Dh says he said something like "A beer or 1-2 glasses of wine with dinners kind of drinking shouldn't be a problem." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I thought of some more! Hot chocolate with extra marshmallows! Hot Russian Tea (which reminds me, I need to make a batch!) People smiling and saying <insert holiday greeting of choice here> (when they're not Bah Humbuging!) Wrapping presents (yes, my wrapping paper matches my tree colors) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 What? Why? I had mine out 8 years ago... *hiccup* I haven't noticed any rum issues... Pssssssssssst. I was just pulling Martha's leg, lest she get too rum-happy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Um. Yes I can. Not for a few weeks of course bc my body is recovering from surgery, but otherwise I can eat and drink anything I want like normal? I even asked (bc I was thinking if all the food and wine that is often serves with the upcoming holidays ) dr very specificly if I needed to make any diet changes or if wine or beer were verboten and he said no. Said I could drink in moderation same as always. Dh says he said something like "A beer or 1-2 glasses of wine with dinners kind of drinking shouldn't be a problem." I was just pulling your leg Martha. Didn't want you to get too rummy while you are recovering from surgery...just looking out for you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Pssssssssssst. I was just pulling Martha's leg, lest she get too rum-happy... Whew! I can still be a pirate. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Tacky Christmas outdoor decor (I'm proud to say I have a 5ft naked Santa bath-brushing his back in a bathtub while Rudolf looks on blown up on my front lawn. We look forward to adding outhouse Santa next year. Oh and I want the light up pink flying pigs too.) Your turn! I'm stunned. This is Pretty Flowers Avatar Martha? :D I love Christmas lights, Advent Sundays with the wreath and candles, and Lessons and Carols services, Once In Royal David's City. Oh, and watching my kids "play" with the Christmas tree, just like I did as a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Oh for crying... I was all, "well crap what am I going to do with this case of Chardonnay?!" Totally fell for it. I won't get too rummy. I don't much care for that stuff excepting the rare time I use it in a recipe. I prefer a nice glass of Chardonnay at the end of the day a few times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 I'm stunned. This is Pretty Flowers Avatar Martha? :D I love Christmas lights, Advent Sundays with the wreath and candles, and Lessons and Carols services, Once In Royal David's City. Oh, and watching my kids "play" with the Christmas tree, just like I did as a child. Well I'll change that for the season.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Well I'll change that for the season.... :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Amahl and the Night Visitors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Baking cookies. Watching Christmas movies. Taking walks to look at lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 My children's excitement about all of it. My dh always takes the week off between Christmas and New Year's where we all do nothing but be together. This year it works out to about two weeks off. Can't wait. The song "O, Holy Night". When done well, it brings me to tears every time. Our choir at church that is so incredible it makes you feel like you are in the presence of angels Family time. A Muppet Christmas Carol The Wildlights event at the zoo Bell Ringers. I have wonderful memories of activities at the Salvation Army from when I was a child. I always carry extra cash at Christmas time and will put money in every kettle I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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