Traditions merge, as families do, for the holidays.
We always put our star on top as a family. While our tree has been up since the week after Thanksgiving - we didn't add our star on top OR the two Stars of David (one red, one white - that Coleman and I bought in Mexico on our honeymoon) until just before Church on Christmas Eve.
After Church, we get ready for the Vice family traditional Christmas Eve meal. Here goes:bread (we had crescents - Coleman's favorite),
pear salad (seen here as Campbell helps (while eating cherries) Grandmother,
hot chicken salad,
something green (we had broccoli - Coleman's favorite).
I know, it may seem odd to those of you enjoying Turkey and dressing or Ham and green-bean casserole. However, this is a meal that can mostly be made ahead. Smart on my mother-in-law's part! After all, I'm not one for tradition when it comes to holiday meals! (we eat boeuf Bourguignon at Mom's on Christmas day, because it is yummy and it can also be made ahead!)
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We are all about the non traditional holiday meals here too. For Christmas Eve I made an antipasto platter, homemade hummus and pitas, vegetable tray and dip, pasta salad and mini turkey sandwiches. Super easy. We nibbled all day long. My family has had things like a low country boil for holiday meals instead of the huge turkey/ham or other traditional meals. I like it so much better!
That's a great pic with C & her grandmother!
Thanks Lindsey!
Paige, I knew you wouldn't be a traditional meal person. I say, buck the system whenever you can!
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