tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post245018528039896192..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: International ChristmasLisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-76645622297534367452010-12-19T14:02:03.754-08:002010-12-19T14:02:03.754-08:00Thank you for joining in, Jenny. I'm not surp...Thank you for joining in, Jenny. I'm not surprised the Aussies are beach Christmas celebrators, too. I like the cook ahead and eat it cold idea, especially at that this time of year.LeAnne Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433010038077925237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-59747884512409215722010-12-16T23:58:40.254-08:002010-12-16T23:58:40.254-08:00i am so late here but in Australia some go to the ...i am so late here but in Australia some go to the beach also. when I was younger we had the roast turkey and some roast lamb (I hated turkey) and hot vegetables and then plum pudding. later we changed to cold meats mum would cook them the day before and salad and then ice creams for desert sometimes a pavlova.<br />Church on Christmas day was a must and alot do go on Christmas day here. then home for lunch you will often find someone playing backyard cricket.Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-71677517433399195242010-12-15T15:09:47.538-08:002010-12-15T15:09:47.538-08:00I love the kid's Christmas program idea, Valer...I love the kid's Christmas program idea, Valerie. We have long done a Christmas Eve reading and carols service in which the kids participate. I think it makes them feel like a significant part of the family instead of just 'the children.'LeAnne Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433010038077925237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-12675518273531190812010-12-14T08:47:42.766-08:002010-12-14T08:47:42.766-08:00In Canada, the usual Christmas dinner is a full-on...In Canada, the usual Christmas dinner is a full-on turkey spread. My mom-in-law always does Brussels sprouts though less than half the family will eat them, but there's always plenty of other food. <br /><br />Growing up, all the families (8) gathered at my grandparents' home on Boxing Day (the 26th) for a big feast, a gift exchange (names drawn earlier) and a program put on by all us kids (33).<br /><br />This year is my granddaughter's first Christmas and I'm so blessed that we can share this with her and her parents. Her other grandparents are missionaries in Chile so I don't take my blessings for granted.Valerie Comerhttp://valeriecomer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-77861902496330346812010-12-14T06:08:59.126-08:002010-12-14T06:08:59.126-08:00Interesting how food is such a big part or our cel...Interesting how food is such a big part or our celebrations. For those of us who are descended from immigrants, it is often the one time of year when we pull out recipes from the old country. Alice, I assume reconstituted lamb is not a staple of your regular diet. Catherine, I would love to try that cassava pie.LeAnne Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433010038077925237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-22279491932459591942010-12-13T08:16:29.244-08:002010-12-13T08:16:29.244-08:00I'm a Canadian with the usual Christmas dinner...I'm a Canadian with the usual Christmas dinner, turkey with all the trimmings. My husband is of Norwegian background and his family celebrates on Christmas Eve with lamb. The meat is purchased a month in advance, hung to dry, then steamed for hours on the 24th before being served around five o'clock. Sour cabbabe is a must accompaniment with the meal.Alice Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218095053108888830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-22482072050406493632010-12-13T06:00:42.232-08:002010-12-13T06:00:42.232-08:00So interesting! It's fun to hear about the dif...So interesting! It's fun to hear about the different traditions across the world. In Bermuda, we celebrate pretty much the English way - our main meal will be served in the early afternoon - turkey, ham, potatoes, squash, beans and yes, Brussell Sprouts! Yum. It's the only time of year we eat them and everybody has to have at least one! We always serve Christmas Pudding as well, with Brandy Butter or Custard. In Bermuda our traditional dish is Cassava Pie, which is a sweet/savory mix of delectable delight. I'll be posting a recipe on my blog this coming week. It's one of those things you either love or hate. Depending on the weather, we're either inside around the fire or outside enjoying the sunshine. No telling yet what this year will bring!Catherine Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075571140881352399noreply@blogger.com