We tried to make this Christmas an exceptionally happy, relaxing time so no rushing, no huge preparations ( I have been cornered one evening and made to promise(!!!) that this will be a simple, happy.... meal without hips of food and all that hard work in the kitchen), not overeating etc.
Also, we decided against Christmas crackers, hats and all the other eco-unfriendly festive gadgets, making most of our decorations ( recycled paper bulbs, popcorn and cranberry chains, recycled fabric ornaments, gingerbread cookies) as well as Christmas gifts ( mostly handmade- painted, sewn, knitted etc, by the children) and foraging for some nature provided classics ( pine and holy branches with berries, ivy, pine cones and such)
Even managed to find a local nursery selling their own pot grown Christmas trees a very reasonable price
Our wholesome Christmas meal consisted of a locally reared and grown organic chicken with gravy and cranberry sauce, chipolatas, plenty of veg ( roasted potatoes with rosemary, parsnips, brussels sprouts, carrots and pickles ( everything locally sourced). Followed by a rich poppyseed and dried fruit cake with ice cream and cranberry sauce (again! :) )
setting up the table
a few more finishing touches
nearly ready
time to enjoy the food
my beautiful Christmas gift ( one of many) - oil painting by Miss E ( our talented 13 yo offspring)
Her very first go at oil painting
Christmas morning photo session
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