Christmas Eve is at my parent's house. Each year we choose a different country and it's traditions as a theme for the evening. This year was Ireland and we had such a good time. Here's my little darlin' all dressed in green for the holiday. 
It helps that we have Irish ancestors, most of our menu came from my great-grandmother's cookbook. Beer stewed lamb, oysters, scalloped potatoes, soda biscuits, homemade fruitcake and of course the tea and coffee were "flavored" with whiskey. Great job Gamma, everything was delicious!
The boys look like they are about to head out to a pub.
Three genereations of girls, I believe the fourth is watching Mickey Mouse in the living room.
It is customary to clean the whole house for Christmas and give linens as gifts. I love my new linens. Maybe I'll get around to that cleaning by spring. 
On Christmas Eve, the youngest girl lights a candle in the window to light the way for weary travelers like Mary and Joseph. Very smart Gamma, an electric candle so our toddler could be safe. 
All decked out in her new flannel robe and nightgown.
We danced a couple of Irish jigs, and laughed and laughed. No, I will NOT be posting those videos. We also sang the Twelve Days of Christmas and talked about the true meaning of the song. During times of religious oppression, this popular carol was used to teach about Jesus, the real reason for the season. Merry Christmas Eve! 
3 comments:
I love that tradition! How festive! Especially from this Irish girl
That is SUCH a great idea!! I love it and all the green too!!! I really wish though that you would post the dancing videos:)
PS
I don't think your parents have enough pictures of Tessa on thier fridge! Ha
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