Christmas Eve, for us here in Burgenland
Somehow, there are two different times to celebrate Christmas. I am not sure how that was decided, but I think of Christmas on Christmas Eve ( 24th ). Yet a lot of people all over the world celebrate it on the morning of Christmas Day ( 25th )
Every family has its own traditions and customs on the day. Regardless though, it is a time where everyone feels more cheerful, caring and giving.
Here are a few points that I think go hand in hand with Christmas :
- Cooking a feast is normal, with usually a happy yet frazzled Mom, when it is on the table.
- The last few days before, become a time of hectic shopping, in order to get all of the items on the wish list.
- Wonderful, romantic and " Schmalzy " movies are on most TV channels...' yeah '.
- Christmas and Christmas Day, are about the only days in the year, that your children willing jump out of bed and at the crack of dawn !
- Sounds of paper being speedily torn off presents drown out the background Christmas Carols ( all that tedious wrapping seems a waste ).
- Cries of joy or now & again cries of disappointment fill the air.
- Walking on crunching snow to attend Midnight Mass, while wearing a few of the presents.
- Eating so much of the delicious food, that halfway into the evening ( or day ) you change into more forgiving attire. Of course, dieting is strictly forbidden at this time of the year !
- The most important of course, is the fact that families come together and have a good time...
How do you celebrate Christmas and when ? What is your signature dish for Christmas ? Let me know...
Biggi
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