Peace On Earth
December 23, 2017
I woke up extra early this morning, set the table, lit the candles, then took these pictures just as the sun started to appear. The light was faint and gorgeous. Today, December 23rd, is my prep day. I'm heading off for my last trip to the grocery store, then I'll be in the kitchen doing as much ahead as I can--washing, chopping, grating, mixing--my menus were planned with as much do-ahead as I could possibly squeeze in. The family comes tomorrow afternoon and I want to spend time with that baby!
Christmas Eve Menu
Arugula Salad
Coffee Gelato with Salted Caramel Sauce
Christmas Cookies
Christmas Morning Menu
Muffins with Jam
Fruit
OJ
Christmas Day Snacks
Potato Chips and Veggies with Onion Dip
Christmas Cookies
Christmas Cookies
Christmas Dinner
Peppercorn Filet Mignon with Burgundy Mushroom Sauce
Green Beans with Almonds
Herb Popovers
Herb Popovers
Cheesecake
I sing in my church choir and for the last two year's Christmas Concerts we have sung Longfellow's, "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day". This is the beautiful version we sang. I hope you have time to have a listen. I was so afraid I would sob through it (I did not!), and it has been caroling in the background of my brain for the last week. Here's the heart-wrenching story behind the beautiful words and how Longfellow, even though living in great pain, found a place in his heart to feel peace on earth and wish good will toward men. Amen. I wish you all the best during this holiday season and through the new year. Thank you for coming by, I appreciate your readership and your comments so much. xo Kristen
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15 Comments
Thank you for all the lovely stories you bring in your posts.
ReplyDeleteThank you Penny. Best wishes for a happy holiday season with your family.
DeleteYour holiday table is lovely and elegant. I love everything in it, specially the various, adorable napkin rings.
ReplyDeleteHave a Merry Christmas.
Fabby
Thank you so much. The napkin rings are from Wendt and Kuhn although I don't think they are being made anymore. I hope you had a Merry Christmas!
DeleteDear Kirsten thank you for sharing the story of Longfellow and his beautiful poem. It reminded me that the most precious gift this Christmas is Hope. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and Peace on Earth for us all. Iris x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Iris.
DeleteOh yesss! Its all I have been wishing for now and always!
ReplyDeleteFrom me and my family here in Dubai, to yours, A very Happy Christmas, Joy, Safety and well being!
Jennifer
Hello Dubai! Thank you and best also to you!
DeleteKristen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Warmest wishes for a great day!
Margie
Merry Christmas Kristen! I enjoy your blog and catching up with your precious grand child! I've got a similar breakfast dish in the oven now, only I use stuffing cubes (Peppridge Farms) and Ro-tel tomatoes. Happy Knitting!
ReplyDeleteStuffing cubes! Ingenious! I even had some in my cupboard leftover from Thanksgiving I could have used. Next time! Also like the idea of adding spicy tomatoes!
DeleteLovely Christmas blog. Your table looks beautiful and the recipes are wonderful. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteCarole
Thank you Carole. xoxo
DeleteGreetings from Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.....
ReplyDeleteMay you have a merry and blessed Christmas with your family. I love your blog and pictures and being in touch with sunny California. We are in snow country here, but it is beautiful.
Jan
Thank you Jan! I envy you your snowy days and I can imagine how beautiful it is!
DeleteYou make my day when you make a comment!