We spent a quiet Christmas Day with my parents at the house of a great family friend – we usually try to spend the day together. This year it was a doddle getting there compared with last year when the weather was not conducive to travel – snow and ice everywhere, and loads of events had to be cancelled!
As usual we all contributed in different ways to the meal – my parents providing the turkey and stuffings, our friend the pudding and everything else (not to mention her beautifully decorated home and table) and we brought the vegetables.
On our arrival she treated us to Bucks Fizz and smoked salmon canapes. Then in for dinner!
This is my contribution – mashed carrot and parsnip – being different colours I thought I’d make a star!
My dinner awaiting the gravy!
I was absolutely delighted to see my Christmas present from last year being used as a table centre! It was my poinsettia explosion box!
She had decorated the table so beautifully.
Our gracious hostess presenting the Christmas pudding!
Cracker time!
Coffee after dinner.
We had great fun opening all our presents, and after a cup of tea, left for home.
The next day my hubby and I visited one of his brothers for our annual Boxing Day family gathering with his side of the family – this year the party was severely depleted because the older two nephews were spending Christmas with their in-laws.
After all this, I’m shattered, so resting today.
Hope everyone reading this had a great time over Christmas.
What a wonderful time you had! Hope your New Year celebrations are just as nice!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that just the best way to spend Christmas, among family and friends. I am glad you had a lovely couple of days. Ours was quiet, but very enjoyable. I love your exploding poinsettia box. It's beautiful. have a good few days resting now. No doubt by next week we'll all be back into the swing of things. Kate x
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