One tradition that we look forward to all year long is our Formal Christmas Eve Dinner. We had a 7 course meal this year. It was such fun, and a great way to teach manners and how to behave in various situations. I tried to keep it simple and nothing that required too much prep. time.
Course 1- Appetizers- we had crackers and cheese in the Parlor (ok- so really it was in the "toy room") and worked on small talk, and how to carry on conversations with others.
Course 2- Shrimp cocktail (and cocktail dogs, for my non-shrimp eating boys)
Course 2- Shrimp cocktail (and cocktail dogs, for my non-shrimp eating boys)Course 3- Salad- we had a delicious Spinach salad with pomegranites and shredded carrots.
Course 4- Soup- I made this delicious Onion soup in the crockpotCourse 5- Sorbet (pineapple sherbet around here)
Course 6- The Main dish- we had Roast Beef and Broccoli. 
After our Formal Dinner- we open 1 present on Christmas Eve- and yes....it's ALWAYS pajamas and a book. (though I'm not sure any of the boys have made this connection except Bug) 
3 comments:
What a great mom you are. You put so much thought in to all that you do! I want to grow up to be like you someday!! It sounds like a perfect night!
What a fun tradition. I LOVE that you started your festivities in the "palor" - you're the best. Merry Christmas!
Cool tradition! We always do the night before present.. and we always read Luke 2.. The CHRISTmas story... But a formal meal.. sounds like a great idea..
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