There is no doubt about it: Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year. Everything about it is so magical! For the past few days it's been all about family and food, which are two fantastic f words.
I thought today I'll just share some of the traditions that my family does during this period. I don't know about other families, but mine celebrates Christmas Eve just as much as Christmas Day, so it really is a marathon of Christmas bliss. On Christmas Eve we visit my mums side of the family, spending the day visiting various aunts, uncles and cousins and just eating, talking and playing with the younger kids. Dinner is at my nonna's house, where we have a massive bowl of pasta before visiting some more family and eating more food. I think I gained 5 kilos just from that one day because the amount of food that is provided is excessive and because "it's Christmas, I'm allowed to be a glutton" that means we eat even past the point where you feel full.
Also on Christmas Eve at my aunt's house, one of my cousins dresses up as Santa for the little kids and hand out all their Christmas presents. This year, my two year old cousin (who has now begun talking really well) when he saw Santa ran to his mum and said: "he's not taking me" which I thought was the funniest thing. I can't really bring how cute he is to justice, you just need to take my word for it that this kid is truly the cutest kid ever!
Christmas Day is spent on my dad's side of the family and every second year the traditional Christmas lunch is held at our house. This year was our turn, which is what I prefer because that means we end up with all the left overs which we get to eat on Boxing Day and I think we have enough food to last us the entire weekend. We start the day with mum, dad and I exchanging gifts under the Christmas tree and then it is all about the food: entree brought by my uncle, main of roast turkey and vegetables and then dessert is Christmas pudding with custard and brandy butter then Christmas cake and then ending the meal with a cup of Christmas Tea (which tastes similar to chai tea with all the mixed spices- it's officially my favourite tea) and short bread and mince pies.
Christmas night is usually spent watching a dvd if I got one for Christmas, and this year I got the dvd 'Sunshine on Leith' which I saw in the middle of the year and absolutely loved it, so I was extremely excited last night to finally watch it again. And then we watched the 'Royal Variety Show' that was showing on tv, which is hilarious with really entertaining comedians, singers and dancers. This year, the host (who I can't really remember the name of, sorry) was so funny and was one of the highlights, as well as the performance of 'Thinking out loud' by Ed Sheeran.
But Christmas doesn't end yet, because today was what I have officially labeled as "Christmas recovery day," where I don't leave the house because Boxing Day sales freaks me out a bit, and I just graze on the left overs while just relaxing because eating food non-stop for two days straight is exhausting work. And then in the evening is the Doctor Who Christmas Special, which I thought was really good this year. My parents thought it was okay but a bit confusing, and it certainly was a bit 'Inception-esque' but I thought the story was really well thought out and it was entertaining and a great way to end my favourite time of year.
Sorry about that overload about my past few days, I just love reliving Christmas memories. But despite my self-absorbed post today, I do hope you all had a very Merry Christmas as well! xxx
I thought today I'll just share some of the traditions that my family does during this period. I don't know about other families, but mine celebrates Christmas Eve just as much as Christmas Day, so it really is a marathon of Christmas bliss. On Christmas Eve we visit my mums side of the family, spending the day visiting various aunts, uncles and cousins and just eating, talking and playing with the younger kids. Dinner is at my nonna's house, where we have a massive bowl of pasta before visiting some more family and eating more food. I think I gained 5 kilos just from that one day because the amount of food that is provided is excessive and because "it's Christmas, I'm allowed to be a glutton" that means we eat even past the point where you feel full.
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| Vicar of Dibley Christmas pretty much sums up how much food I eat |
Christmas Day is spent on my dad's side of the family and every second year the traditional Christmas lunch is held at our house. This year was our turn, which is what I prefer because that means we end up with all the left overs which we get to eat on Boxing Day and I think we have enough food to last us the entire weekend. We start the day with mum, dad and I exchanging gifts under the Christmas tree and then it is all about the food: entree brought by my uncle, main of roast turkey and vegetables and then dessert is Christmas pudding with custard and brandy butter then Christmas cake and then ending the meal with a cup of Christmas Tea (which tastes similar to chai tea with all the mixed spices- it's officially my favourite tea) and short bread and mince pies.
Christmas night is usually spent watching a dvd if I got one for Christmas, and this year I got the dvd 'Sunshine on Leith' which I saw in the middle of the year and absolutely loved it, so I was extremely excited last night to finally watch it again. And then we watched the 'Royal Variety Show' that was showing on tv, which is hilarious with really entertaining comedians, singers and dancers. This year, the host (who I can't really remember the name of, sorry) was so funny and was one of the highlights, as well as the performance of 'Thinking out loud' by Ed Sheeran.
But Christmas doesn't end yet, because today was what I have officially labeled as "Christmas recovery day," where I don't leave the house because Boxing Day sales freaks me out a bit, and I just graze on the left overs while just relaxing because eating food non-stop for two days straight is exhausting work. And then in the evening is the Doctor Who Christmas Special, which I thought was really good this year. My parents thought it was okay but a bit confusing, and it certainly was a bit 'Inception-esque' but I thought the story was really well thought out and it was entertaining and a great way to end my favourite time of year.
Sorry about that overload about my past few days, I just love reliving Christmas memories. But despite my self-absorbed post today, I do hope you all had a very Merry Christmas as well! xxx
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