Do you have any snack or meal traditions at Christmas time that Christmas wouldn't be the same without? If so, what's is it, and does it have any historical or sentimental meaning to you?
Culinary Christmas Traditions
12/10/2011
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When I was a kid, my family used to go out to Chinese food every Christmas Eve. Why? I have no idea. We also used to have crepes every Christmas morning. I think my dad did that as a kid too. We actually still do this. We all make a point to meet up that morning.
12/10/2011
I've never participated, but dad always makes sausage balls Christmas morning before we open presents. For dinner we usually have ham and cinnamon apples. Neither of those have any real meaning or importance to me, though.
12/10/2011
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Awe! I love that you've kept the tradition up! That's so special!! I haven't figured out why people go to have Chinese either.
Originally posted by
authorzero
When I was a kid, my family used to go out to Chinese food every Christmas Eve. Why? I have no idea. We also used to have crepes every Christmas morning. I think my dad did that as a kid too. We actually still do this. We all make a point to meet up
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When I was a kid, my family used to go out to Chinese food every Christmas Eve. Why? I have no idea. We also used to have crepes every Christmas morning. I think my dad did that as a kid too. We actually still do this. We all make a point to meet up that morning.
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12/11/2011
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Sausage balls sound interesting. Maybe those foods have a special meaning to your dad.
Originally posted by
MaryExy
I've never participated, but dad always makes sausage balls Christmas morning before we open presents. For dinner we usually have ham and cinnamon apples. Neither of those have any real meaning or importance to me, though.
12/11/2011
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pickled herring. Have been doing it since my grandma was little I can't stand it, but my kids both love it.
Originally posted by
BuckeyeGal04
Do you have any snack or meal traditions at Christmas time that Christmas wouldn't be the same without? If so, what's is it, and does it have any historical or sentimental meaning to you?
12/11/2011
Tourtiere. My mom makes the best one. It is meat pie and it is freaking delicious. I remember as a kid, I would help her roll out the dough (the funnest part, of course). Best part of the holidays for me. YUMMEH
12/11/2011
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Well I'm sure your grandma is proud to know the next generation will pass the family tradition along! I have to side with you though. Yuck! lol
Originally posted by
onehotmomma
pickled herring. Have been doing it since my grandma was little I can't stand it, but my kids both love it.
01/01/2012
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Oh I need to look into this! Hope it was very yummy for you this year, too!
Originally posted by
Jobthingy
Tourtiere. My mom makes the best one. It is meat pie and it is freaking delicious. I remember as a kid, I would help her roll out the dough (the funnest part, of course). Best part of the holidays for me. YUMMEH
01/01/2012
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In my family we NEVER even touch the stockings or presents until after breakfast.
Originally posted by
BuckeyeGal04
Do you have any snack or meal traditions at Christmas time that Christmas wouldn't be the same without? If so, what's is it, and does it have any historical or sentimental meaning to you?
And my uncle always makes these incredible Dutch desserts around the holidays.
01/02/2012
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I like the idea of keeping the anticipation of getting into your stockings as you stare at them and fill your tummy with breakfast! What kind of desserts does he make? Are they cakes, rolls, cookies, or something else that savor? Tell us more!
Originally posted by
KyotoAngel
In my family we NEVER even touch the stockings or presents until after breakfast.
And my uncle always makes these incredible Dutch desserts around the holidays.
And my uncle always makes these incredible Dutch desserts around the holidays.
01/02/2012
Usually we have creamed herring, fondue cheese, and various Swedish and/or German cookies. My mom typically makes a Swedish coffee cake too.
01/02/2012
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Okay. You have to explain the creamed herring. Do you put that on something or just eat it straight-up? The fondue is certainly a fun option to bring people together!
Originally posted by
winterseve
Usually we have creamed herring, fondue cheese, and various Swedish and/or German cookies. My mom typically makes a Swedish coffee cake too.
01/03/2012
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Every year of my life we have had a Trifle for dessert. It was a tradition started by my Great Grandmother. It has been proven that if we try to make this at any other time of the year it will fail miserably. I wasn't even allowed to try and make it until I had kids lol. But let me tell you...its the best dessert in the world so its well worth waiting a year for.
Originally posted by
BuckeyeGal04
Do you have any snack or meal traditions at Christmas time that Christmas wouldn't be the same without? If so, what's is it, and does it have any historical or sentimental meaning to you?
01/16/2012
Every year, on christmas eve eve (yes, the night before christmas eve), the women of my family get together and make sugar cookies. We just spend a whole day making christmas theme shaped cookies. Fir trees, Santa, reindeer, candles, crosses, etc. Ironically, none of us are even "Christian". The closest is my mother, who is spiritualist.
Also, we always have shrimp. I know, strange thing to have in the middle of winter, but it's always been one of my favorite foods, and since my birthday is on christmas, my family makes sure we always have shrimp.
Also, we always have shrimp. I know, strange thing to have in the middle of winter, but it's always been one of my favorite foods, and since my birthday is on christmas, my family makes sure we always have shrimp.
01/31/2012
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Sorry this is late, I've put links to recipes for the two I can actually spell.
Originally posted by
BuckeyeGal04
I like the idea of keeping the anticipation of getting into your stockings as you stare at them and fill your tummy with breakfast! What kind of desserts does he make? Are they cakes, rolls, cookies, or something else that savor? Tell us more!
He makes something called Spekkoek (amazing, layered spice cake that pretty much everyone can't get enough of)link
Cat's Tongue cookies (not really Dutch I suppose, but tasty anyway)
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Some kind of sweet, cake like bread that he calls rattecoucous (probably spelled about as wrong as possible but he never did show me the recipe)
02/01/2012
half to have my moms pumpkin pie.
02/01/2012
Every Christmas Day my mom makes spaghetti with her homemade sauce. It's my birthday meal. (Yes, Dec 25th is my birthday)
02/01/2012
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Oh my! Of those three, the Spekkoek sounds most amazing!! All of those spices must make it very decadent, not to mention make the house smell wonderful! Thank you for sharing!!! I've bookmarked that one!
Originally posted by
KyotoAngel
Sorry this is late, I've put links to recipes for the two I can actually spell.
He makes something called Spekkoek (amazing, layered spice cake that pretty much everyone can't get enough of)link
Cat's Tongue cookies (not really ... more
He makes something called Spekkoek (amazing, layered spice cake that pretty much everyone can't get enough of)link
Cat's Tongue cookies (not really ... more
Sorry this is late, I've put links to recipes for the two I can actually spell.
He makes something called Spekkoek (amazing, layered spice cake that pretty much everyone can't get enough of)link
Cat's Tongue cookies (not really Dutch I suppose, but tasty anyway)
link
Some kind of sweet, cake like bread that he calls rattecoucous (probably spelled about as wrong as possible but he never did show me the recipe) less
He makes something called Spekkoek (amazing, layered spice cake that pretty much everyone can't get enough of)link
Cat's Tongue cookies (not really Dutch I suppose, but tasty anyway)
link
Some kind of sweet, cake like bread that he calls rattecoucous (probably spelled about as wrong as possible but he never did show me the recipe) less
Thank you so much for following up!
02/07/2012
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If it's done right it's more than worth the effort it takes...the whole family likes it so much he starts making them months ahead of time and freezes them. x'D
Originally posted by
BuckeyeGal04
Oh my! Of those three, the Spekkoek sounds most amazing!! All of those spices must make it very decadent, not to mention make the house smell wonderful! Thank you for sharing!!! I've bookmarked that one!
Thank you so much for following up!
Thank you so much for following up!
02/08/2012
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