Christmas Brunch

How much do I just love Christmas?! This year was especially wonderful because we were all here together. Chris goes to his parents every other year and this was his year with us. Also, Margee Liz was in Puerto Rico last Christmas but was here this year. Christmas is always more festive with a baby in the house. Mom, Dad, Cassie, Ben, Brenda, TJ & Hee Ann were all here. It was a beautiful couple of days.

The Christmas Eve service was lovely. The music and dance really set the tone to move into the evening and Christmas day with a true spirit of the holiday.

I tend to prefer a Christmas brunch and we finish the day in mid-afternoon without a big dinner. This year's brunch came from Scandinavian menu in the January 2004 issue of Vegetarian Times. It was different enough to be special, but didn't fall into the realm of "one of Melissa's weird vegetarian meals" LOL

Scandinavian Christmas Brunch (with links to recipes)

Glogg (we replaced the alcohol with a cider/iced tea concoction and served it over ice)

Finnish Marmalade Muffins (SO GOOD)

Danish Egg Cake

Norwegian Winter Fuit Salad


Swedish Pancakes

Red Fruit Pudding with Cream