posted on Dec, 23 2008 @ 06:51 AM
so whats the true meaning of xmas to you?
and how does your family do things?
my brothers and i all have our own familys so we start a list at our parents house and you have to right 5 things you want for xmas, no more than
about $50ea and everyone else picks something to get you from that list so you get something you want but its still a surprise and within budget.
we each rotate who does the all day xmas feast. one year its our house, the next my parents, another my brothers.
it shares the load and expense and gives you years notice to save a cupla hundred to cover food.
food doesnt have to be extravagent for expensive. a wide variety of cheeses, cold + hot meats, roast veg and some simple desert is more than adequate.
all eaten out doors around a table in the sun, laughing and chatting away.
the simple things in life are often the best
keep xmas simple "keep it real"
have a merry XXXmas and a happy new year
[edit on 23/12/08 by Obliv_au]