Thinking of Kathe's post, I wondered if anyone would like to share what they traditionally do at this time of year?? I'll start it.....
Tonight the Carol Ships are sailing in Vancouver Harbour. Many large and small boats are decorated with festive lights and make their way along the shoreline broadcasting carols. At major parks and beaches bonfires are lit and lots of people go down to drink hot chocolate and sing along with the music.
We used to attend the Christmas Eve service, but now we go to a friend's church before heading away to my parents home on a small island. During the year we carefully check out the growing trees and select one that looks like it will need topping in December. These trees are usually funny shaped and often require extra branches to be "surgically" added. As we go to bed, Christmas stockings are filled for the children AND adults to enjoy before breakfast, followed by the main presents and a light lunch. A brisk walk to work off the coming dinner is in order if there isn't too much snow. Around 5pm we all go to my brother's family for Turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and vegetables followed by trifle or Christmas Pudding and brandy sauce and my favourite dark Christmas cake and my Dad's Scottish shortbread. That's our Canadian Christmas. Blessings to all and wishes that everyone receives their Visas in 2011.
