An update on last year

[TrickyD]

Last year I posted about losing one of a set of little angels which my DMum had given me many years ago, and how upset I was.

Our lovely DIL found some on the US version of EBay, and despite extortionate
postage costs she had them delivered to my house.

Posters agreed that she is indeed a lovely and thoughtful DIL, and wished us all a happy Christmas.

We did have a very good time. DIL’s Brazilian mum stayed with us plus DS1 and their DGS, with other DGCs and DS2 and his DP.

Here is what she posted afterwards on FB:

This time it was an English Christmas.

Here, on Christmas Eve, people also gather in their homes with their family as it happens in Brazil, but the real celebration is on the 25th. In the morning, everyone wearing Christmas Jumper (Christmas sweater) exchange gifts and cards, later during lunch, almost dinner because here 4 pm is already getting dark, the traditional turkey with vegetables, some other vegan dishes, And last for dessert, Christmas Pudding, Christmas cake, and other goodies. I prepared some sweets, brigadeiros, made of coconut and cheese. They were a success.

The ritual of the traditional Pudding is interesting, it is flambered and then served with whipped cream and brandy butter all carefully prepared by our host.

After everyone's satisfied, a prank was made on Christmas Crackers. The cracker is an old English tradition. It is in the size of a giant candy, filled with surprises and freebies, it also has charts and questions. Each one takes theirs and the neighbor's, crossing arms and everyone pulls at the same time slapping. Very interesting . There's no way we do it, the prayers and not the party that all Brazilians usually do. Had the grandson as the center of attention at the party. 😍

Each place with its different customs and traditions Gratitude to dear A and T for the impeccable hospitality. 💖

We were glad she enjoyed it. We spent Christmas with her family in Brazil when DGS was christened, and were also interested in the difference between the two national festivities.and nice to know how much the crackers were appreciated.

What a lovely post (both of you).

Here's hoping that this Christmas will be as lovely!

I remember your post about the angels. How lovely that they enjoyed UK Christmas. You are the sort of mother in law I aspire to be.

That is lovely!

Different traditions fascinate me. A Polish friend told me that for him it is traditional to set an extra space in case an unexpected guest arrives.

There is no 'wrong' way to do Christmas

That's lovely. Merry Christmas to Tricky and family (and angels of course)

Lovely to hear what other nationalities make of our weird customs. I had a Malaysian boyfriend in my early twenties who spent Christmas with my family one year and the things he was most impressed with were the flaming Christmas pudding, the concept of the selection box and the advocaat snowball my DDad made for him!

That’s so lovely to read 🥰

IthinkIsawahairbrushbackthere ·
I remember your post about the angels. How lovely that they enjoyed UK Christmas. You are the sort of mother in law I aspire to be

Thank you, our sons’ partners are both delightful. Our Brazilian one is the most amazing mother and so hardworking. DS2’s Italian partner is the kindest and sweetest person, and has a fabulous relationship with his DCs.
Our sons are very lucky, as are we.

But I don’t think a previous GF would advise you to ‘aspire’ to me. That relationship included some spectacular moments such as my DH calling the police who came and removed her from our house in handcuffs. The neighbours were agog.

What a lovely post 😊