What do you do on Christmas day?

Marie5656 said:
Not sure what I am going to have for dinner, though.
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I wasn't sure either, but today I decided to make Greek Moussaka. It's time consuming, like lasagna, so I'll make it the day before. Like lasagna, it tastes better reheated. A piece of that and a green salad with Italian dressing, a glass of red wine, then later homemade apple pie and coffee. I will even cheat on my diet and have a nice breakfast in the morning, too.
 

Catlady said:
I wasn't sure either, but today I decided to make Greek Moussaka. It's time consuming, like lasagna, so I'll make it the day before. Like lasagna, it tastes better reheated. A piece of that and a green salad with Italian dressing, a glass of red wine, then later homemade apple pie and coffee. I will even cheat on my diet and have a nice breakfast in the morning, too.
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Moussaka ! I really like that stuff. The first time I tried it was while I worked in a Greek restaurant. I like that as well as baklava. Soooo good.
 
Marie5656 said:
Up until last year, Rick and I would simply spend a quiet day at home, usually watching old movies on TV. I would usually make something simple, but special for dinner. This year, much to the dismay of some friends and family, I am going to stay at home, and continue that tradition. Just stay home, reflect on the past year, and plan for next year. Not sure what I am going to have for dinner, though.
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I'm not challenging your plan at all @Marie5656 but I'm curious, so I'll ask. And please don't feel compelled to respond, you don't have to answer to anyone for your decisions, least of all me!

Wh do you choose to spend this day this way? From what I've picked up reading your posts, there are people you could spend the day with. Does this decision have to do with Rick? A tribute to or remembrance of him? Something else?
 

charry said:
I love greek food.....and the country and the people etc etc ..
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Me also. While I’ve never been to Greece , the Greek people I’ve met were vibrant, caring people. The people I worked for were a great bunch. Super friendly and respectful. How could I not forget their cooking. It was some seriously good food. These people know how to cook and celebrate.

That movie ‘Eat, live and love’ comes to mind. It seems that other parts of the world , truly embrace & celebrate the entire experience of eating , from the art of cooking to the joy of dining.
 
Keesha said:
Me also. While I’ve never been to Greece , the Greek people I’ve met were vibrant, caring people. The people I worked for were a great bunch. Super friendly and respectful. How could I not forget their cooking. It was some seriously good food. These people know how to cook and celebrate.

That movie ‘Eat, live and love’ comes to mind. It seems that other parts of the world , truly embrace & celebrate the entire experience of eating , from the art of cooking to the joy of dining.
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Greece was our second home Keesha, now we cant go back !!.....I miss our little greek hideaway 😢
 
Keesha said:
Are you originally from Greece?
How often did you go there?
Was it a seasonal thing?
Do you have family there?
What do you miss the most?
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no ,im not from greece, but hubby always got mistaken for a greek.......
3 or as many times a year as we could visit......
no seasonal, anytime really
no family there, just good friends,
The most i miss, is the hot weather....!!

how did i do 😂😂 10/10 👍
 
charry said:
no ,im not from greece, but hubby always got mistaken for a greek.......
3 or as many times a year as we could visit......
no seasonal, anytime really
no family there, just good friends,
The most i miss, is the hot weather....!!

how did i do 😂😂 10/10 👍
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Haha. You sound like a lot of fun.
You don’t need Greece. Greece needs you😍😁
 
charry said:
no ,im not from greece, but hubby always got mistaken for a greek.......
3 or as many times a year as we could visit......
no seasonal, anytime really
no family there, just good friends,
The most i miss, is the hot weather....!!

how did i do 😂😂 10/10 👍
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I wonder how long you would love Tucson, Arizona, 104 degrees daily from May 5th to mid-Sept? BUT, most of that time the humidity is only 15%.
 
Bonnie said:
I love the desert, and miss the Arizona summers ... REALLY!
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I LOVE Tucson from early October to end of February. Love the gentle rains and cloudy skies and the temps in the 60's in the daytime and the nights have never gone below 26 (26 is very RARE), it's mostly in the 40's at night. And one day every 5 yearss or so it snows, just a delight!
 
@Ronni I guess spending the day at home is just what I want to do. My niece and her partner will not be hosting a Christmas, as her partner just had major surgery last week. Will still be recovering. They are out of town, and partner will be, for now using the downstairs guest room that I normally use, anyway, as she is unable to climb stairs.
No on else, has invited me. But I do not mind. So, I have decided to do as Rick and I always did and keep it a simple day at home. I actually do not mind.
 
We open presents in the morning, then I clean up, then the family comes for dinner and we have another round of gift opening. And I inevitably have too much wine.
 
We naturally wake up pretty early at around 6 o’clock. My two sons will be with us and we will go to the kitchen make some coffee and then sit down around the tree. One of the boys will play Santa and pass out gifts. We will all take turns opening our gifts and everyone will watch the person open their gifts And make comments.
Then after all the big gifts are opened, the guys will open their stocking stuffers, and silly me I still give the kids stockings for Christmas even though one is 25 years old and the other is 35! We throw out all the trash and then I make a large breakfast with pancakes bacon and eggs.
We then visit for a while and then get ready to go to my daughters house for Christmas dinner in the afternoon, we always have turkey for dinner, this year I’m in charge of cooking the turkey’s and making the gravy, my daughter takes care of the rest of the meal.It’s always fun watching my grandson open his gifts from us and then tearing around the house in excitement. The day is always wonderful.
 
This will be my first Christmas alone. I volunteer at the hospital so I'll probably visit some patients there.....and visit with a few of the staff on duty. It's as much for my own well being as theirs. Then maybe I'll bake cookies at home and watch the news on the kitchen TV. It isn't too bad....there's an SO in my life but she'll be 75 miles away with her siblings and their families. She might call but I doubt it. I'll read an espionage novel and eat cookies.....ginger molasses or maybe chocolate chip. I could open a bottle of wine but some people need to be careful about that and I'm one of 'em so I probably won't.
 
Don M. said:
We always have a nice family get-together on/about Christmas. With all the in-laws, the exact day varies, from year to year. This year is the "inlaws" year, so we will have our celebration on the 28th, at one of the daughters house. The wife and I have hotel reservations at our favorite casino, so we will spend Christmas day having fun, and enjoy their fine meals.
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I would enjoy this of I had a partner to do this with.
 

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