tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532370727325812196.post4783280152735917716..comments2023-08-13T18:27:00.926-06:00Comments on The Mountain Millers: Christmas Party Friday: Christmas TraditionsMrs. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11037480414461505447noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532370727325812196.post-19686100727831061552011-12-10T03:50:04.567-07:002011-12-10T03:50:04.567-07:00I'm so glad you shared your traditions, baking...I'm so glad you shared your traditions, baking, cards (loved that idea to read them aloud), "siblings" :) and MUSIC... what a blessing to hear O, Holy Night played so beautifully... it made me enjoy Christmas even more than I already do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532370727325812196.post-15604741012245070652011-12-09T15:09:57.214-07:002011-12-09T15:09:57.214-07:00Oh, we have so many. On Christmas Eve, we have rec...Oh, we have so many. On Christmas Eve, we have recently started the tradition of wearing our tackiest Christmas sweaters/shirts. We always eat Estonian blood sausage and Polish perogies to honour both of our heritages. We also use the Catholic host that we used to get from my cousin, and we go around the table and break off pieces and kiss. On Christmas day, we start off with a shot of vodka (Eastern European tradition) to "clean the pipes" and then proceed with a large brunch. No on goes anywhere, and that's the only big meal we have. Usually at the end of the day we eat meats and cheeses and breads and wine smorgasbord style and relax. It is absolutely wonderful. :)Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11167755842035535778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532370727325812196.post-4930402123162168272011-12-09T12:59:05.233-07:002011-12-09T12:59:05.233-07:00I bet your tree smells heavenly!! Does Lexi every ...I bet your tree smells heavenly!! Does Lexi every try to get in it? Our first Christmas Pumpkin (our first cat who was only 6 months old) would climb up our tree and take naps in it! haha<br /><br />I love that chalkboard ornament too - and the Africa one of course! ;)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481930991215306755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532370727325812196.post-25972213650975093712011-12-09T10:18:09.272-07:002011-12-09T10:18:09.272-07:00Brooke~ What a lovely gift of music God has given ...Brooke~ What a lovely gift of music God has given to you! my husband plays many instruments himeself. I love to sit and listen to our son play his flute. He chose the flute and it is the hardest of the air instruments and now plays a picolo. I may have spelled that wrong. You look very happy. I too have many ornaments that we enjoy hanging on the tree and now wish I would have bought the first gift I picked out for you. Maybe it may still come. Many blessings through the holidays to you and your husband!Morhiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843008195630940191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532370727325812196.post-11285618362858227392011-12-09T08:57:34.118-07:002011-12-09T08:57:34.118-07:00I love all your traditions. I shared about orname...I love all your traditions. I shared about ornaments today too. I love the stories behind each ornament. <br />Blessings,<br />AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01792912615995204430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532370727325812196.post-45031816869896197232011-12-09T08:30:06.436-07:002011-12-09T08:30:06.436-07:00Brooke what a lovely Christmas you have! I adore ...Brooke what a lovely Christmas you have! I adore all of your traditions and the beauty of a live tree :)<br /><br />The out takes of the Christmas card are hilarious...still not getting along exactly are they? <br /><br />Christmas movies are one of my favorite things about Christmas... so fun and at times cheesy but still delightful.<br /><br />That video...wow. Beautiful. The harp is such a lovely instrument and I am so glad you shared it with us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com