Originally Posted by
redtweety
Growing up, Christmas morning we could open the stocking gifts, usually inexpensive trinkets to occupy our time, an orange and ribbon candy. When my patens had their coffee, dad sat down under the tree and passed out our presents. We usually got clothes and one or wo toys. I loved crafts, Santa was good about remembering that. Mom made fudge and pumpkin cookies, I love them!!! We had ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, apple salad, homemade noodles, pumpkin pie.
Homemade noodles were my late MIL's specialty....her family loved them and thought hers were the best ever....Lord have mercy, I never tried to outdo her there. My two DIL's and Dau. have created their own tradition: Ham, potato casserole, green bean casserole and sometimes a corn souffle. Dessert is varied pies and other sweets. Dinner is at my place this year but usually at the eldest sons place. Next year will be a little great grandson at Christmas with about a dozen adults. Poor baby....