I always throw a Post-Christmas/Pre-New Year party so that my kids and grandkids don't have to try to squeeze in visits to ALL the relatives on Christmas Day. This Saturday we are getting together at our house for a brunch and gift exchange.
That's fun! Because of our "modern family" we have Christmas on Christmas every other year, and celebrate Christmas on New Year's in between. Although I have enjoyed our Christmas on Christmas this year very much, the Christmas on New Year's has also become pretty fantastic -- plus, if you buy your presents last minute, you can cash in on the after Christmas clearance sales! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Being flexible is so important at holiday time. Only Santa can get to all the houses in one night. For everyone one else it is just too much. There is a lot of fun continuing into the following week after Christmas. We have done this since 1992 so it is normal for us.
Last weekend I met an amazing woman. She is the cantor at the synagogue where my nephew was bar mitzvahed. When she found out we were from Philly, she came over to our table at the luncheon to play ‘Jewish...
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lillybrook says,
That's fun! Because of our "modern family" we have Christmas on Christmas every other year, and celebrate Christmas on New Year's in between. Although I have enjoyed our Christmas on Christmas this year very much, the Christmas on New Year's has also become pretty fantastic -- plus, if you buy your presents last minute, you can cash in on the after Christmas clearance sales! Merry Christmas to you and your family.scribbling_scribe says,
Yes! I love those after Christmas bargains! Merry Christmas to you and yours K822!!canadafreeze says,
Enjoy:-)Dragonflower says,
Being flexible is so important at holiday time. Only Santa can get to all the houses in one night. For everyone one else it is just too much. There is a lot of fun continuing into the following week after Christmas. We have done this since 1992 so it is normal for us.