"Christmas came early" is a phrase usually used when a bit of unexpected good fortune comes along. A windfall of some sort. In actuality having your Christmas occur before December 25th is usually a matter of logistics, and is sort of a mixed affair.
We have three kids, each with their own families. So we share them with other fams around the hols, and sometimes it works out that we don't get to see them on the 25th. So, how about on the 21st then?
Stockings hung. More of them than in years past...
Dog knew something was up, he was extra vigilent.
All visitors piled in within ten minutes of each other. Dog went crazy. Piles of boots and such by front and back doors.
Also large quantities of beans. Ah, it would take a bit of explaining.....
There were plenty of presents which were tuned into happily received new possessions and bags full of torn off wrapping paper.
Unexpected highlight of the afternoon was The Great Dog Escape 2.0. One of the visiting mutts is always plotting ways to break out of the yard/house, and got a chance when a gate was left ajar. Off she went at top speed, with full intent to evade all pursuit. Every able bodied adult suited up and joined the chase, which went on until the dog made the mistake of running into a yard with a partial chain link fence. This is the same trick she pulled a few years ago and is a good way to run off those Christmas eating calories.
I guess one good thing about the off date celebration is that things are open. So while some elements of the family have dispersed (one branch has a Solstice Bonfire to attend!) others went bowling before we all sat down to Indian curry.
Yes, some of these are odd family traditions but we are an odd family.
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