Hubby and I decided just today that we are going to make our own tradition. We will no longer feel obligations to anyone, and we are going to the movie tonight to see "Seven Pounds". I'm taking some tissues with me.
Our family tradition is to get together on Christmas eve for an informal dinner and then play games. This year it was "Catch Phrase," which is sort of like "$10,000 Pyramid" on speed.
It's especially entertaining with my 89-year-old dad and 83-year-old mom playing. Mom can't hear when people call out the answers, and Dad makes up his own rules as he goes along, cracking wise all the way. They're both cute as bugs, and I'm so thankful to have them still with us and still enjoying life.
Many laughs are shared, and then we all go to our respective homes and await Santa's arrival Christmas morning, which is when the gift unwrapping extravaganza begins.
Merry Christmas, everyone! May you enjoy whatever your traditions are in good health and happiness. It's almost time for me to go over the river and through the woods back to Grandmother's house.
Unfortunately, one can only watch a movie so many times until you HAVE to change the channel.
I love that movie, but once a season is enough! The missus & I watched it Sunday night after we exchanged gifts.
The movie is hilarious, but there's some very touching scenes too, like when mom covers up Ralphie's use of profanity during his big fight, and when dad surprises him with the gun on Xmas morning.
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cheranne
I watched Basketball and Lifetime.
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coolchef
it's a wonderful life and charlie brown for us tonight along with tradional meat pie,cole slaw and pickled beets! can't wait. oh, did i mention wine!?
Merry Christmas
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OnionEater
Lasagna tonight which is our traditional meal and my daughter is home from Japan for the first time in 3 years for the holidays. Merry Christmas Chef
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Oakspear
I performed a wedding ceremony today.
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I'll probably be watching "Its a Wonderful Life" as well.
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Hubby and I decided just today that we are going to make our own tradition. We will no longer feel obligations to anyone, and we are going to the movie tonight to see "Seven Pounds". I'm taking some tissues with me.
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RumRunner
Don't forget that NORAD tracks Santa - kids (young'uns) love it.
http://www.noradsanta.org
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Oakspear-that is sooo cool!
I donated 4 bags of canned goods to the local food bank, there are so many more needy people this year!!
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kimberly
Santa arrived at our house about an hour after watching "It's A Wonderful Life."
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Ron G.
TBS is showing "Christmas Story" back to back all day long from now until tomorrow night...the one with the adventures of Ralphie and his BB gun.
Unfortunately, one can only watch a movie so many times until you HAVE to change the channel.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas!!!
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Linda Z
Our family tradition is to get together on Christmas eve for an informal dinner and then play games. This year it was "Catch Phrase," which is sort of like "$10,000 Pyramid" on speed.
It's especially entertaining with my 89-year-old dad and 83-year-old mom playing. Mom can't hear when people call out the answers, and Dad makes up his own rules as he goes along, cracking wise all the way. They're both cute as bugs, and I'm so thankful to have them still with us and still enjoying life.
Many laughs are shared, and then we all go to our respective homes and await Santa's arrival Christmas morning, which is when the gift unwrapping extravaganza begins.
Merry Christmas, everyone! May you enjoy whatever your traditions are in good health and happiness. It's almost time for me to go over the river and through the woods back to Grandmother's house.
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Oakspear
The movie is hilarious, but there's some very touching scenes too, like when mom covers up Ralphie's use of profanity during his big fight, and when dad surprises him with the gun on Xmas morning.
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May GOD Bless and keep You ALL in His Wise and Tender Loving Care!!!
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Merry Christmas one and all...I hope you all had a wonderful day of feasting and being with those you love.
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