The abundance of presents under the Christmas tree is a treat for the eyes. I feel as in Chinese New Year, where prosperity comes in red packets "angpows", here the presents denote a prosperous year ahead. Prosperity comes not only in wealth, but health and happiness, to me, which are more important aspects of life.
The red-rose Christmas tree in my parents in law's house stands on a table and towers high, nearly reaching the ceiling. If you look carefully, you can see the edible Christmas tree cookies coated with chocolate hanging on the tree. I find this an amusing practice, but nevertheless welcoming indeed. You can pluck your own food from the tree.
The melting pot of berries sponge cake made by my mother in law was very tasty and made me more hungry for more. I had second helpings, more than hubby.
The table being prepared for dinner. We had gourmetten, where everyone cooks their own food from a choice of different types of meet and vegetables on the rectangular grill on the table.
My sister-in-law made orange smoked chicken as a starter. It had a refreshing taste to it and what's more, you get the goodness of orange in it.
All the food being cooked on the grill.
Par of my parents in law's miniature Christmas village.
Christmas decoration on the sill above the fireplace.
This Christmas was warm, cozy and relaxing. After a brunch of which I outdid hubby by having duck noodles while he had cornflakes, we left for my parents in law's house. We all had berries sponge cake for tea while opening our presents by playing a game of rolling six on any one of three dices. It was fun and added an element of impatience to the game. You see, I was very curious to get all my presents and to see the joy on the face of others when they opened theirs. It is childish no doubt, but what is life if you do not put yourself all out?
Hubby and I also went out for a run to test my sports band, given by hubby.
After that, dinner was prepared. We had gourmetten and it was very tasty and fulfilling to the belly. After dinner, we watched The Santa Clause I and The Santa Clause II which was shown back to back. In fact the third installment was also shown but it was getting quite late by then, so my father-in-law taped it to watch it tomorrow.
We had an enjoyable Christmas celebration with family. Although this year, oma "hubby's grandmother" is not with us, her memories stay. I wore a necklace with heart beads which once belonged to her, chosen from her collection of jewelry; and now I have it as my own.
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