A number of years we stopped all the running around on Christmas Day and decided to make it just a family thing. There are plenty of other holidays through the year to be enjoyed with the extended family. We have a great time, and a relaxing time, enjoying the day with immediate family. Then, every Christmas afternoon, we head off to a movie theater, as a family, to watch a movie. I know that might sound strange, but it's great to enjoy a movie as an entire family.
Dr. Rus
Adrian Rodriguez
· 1 year ago
I think watching "a Christmas story" has to be one of them!
Good suggestions all. My new (say, last 5 years) Christmas song is "In the Bleak Midwinter." Written in the 1800's, it's in our hymnal, but I've never heard it sung in church. Great imagery, and the last verse simply speaks the true meaning of Christmas: http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh221.sht. Here's one version: http://blip.fm/~17me1
Wrap your kids in PJ's and blankets with thermos of cocoa and drive around to look at Christmas lights.
Go see Andy Williams in Branson. After going two years ago, to my surprise, my 13 year-old daughter insisted we go again this year.
John Paul
· 1 year ago
WOW! I haven't had boiled custard since you and I used to drink it at Grandmother's house years ago. I'm going to pick some up tonight! I can't believe I've gone this long without it.
Brandon
· 1 year ago
I wish I could buy some boiled custard. Not only does no one sell it around here, nobody's even heard of it. Arkansans are missing out!
John Paul
· 1 year ago
You should try making your own. It looks pretty simple.
SOUTHERN BOILED CUSTARD
INGREDIENTS 1 quart whole milk 5 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS 1. Into the lower pot of a double boiler, add water. In the upper pot, add milk. Heat through over medium heat. 2. Beat eggs together until light. Add sugar and mix well. Pour a small portion of hot milk into the eggs and sugar to warm and thin this portion. Pour slowly into hot milk. 3. Cook, stirring constantly until it will coat a spoon. Do not over cook. Add vanilla extract. Chill in refrigerator before serving.
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A number of years we stopped all the running around on Christmas Day and decided to make it just a family thing. There are plenty of other holidays through the year to be enjoyed with the extended family. We have a great time, and a relaxing time, enjoying the day with immediate family. Then, every Christmas afternoon, we head off to a movie theater, as a family, to watch a movie. I know that might sound strange, but it's great to enjoy a movie as an entire family.
Dr. Rus
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Wrap your kids in PJ's and blankets with thermos of cocoa and drive around to look at Christmas lights.
Go see Andy Williams in Branson. After going two years ago, to my surprise, my 13 year-old daughter insisted we go again this year.
SOUTHERN BOILED CUSTARD
INGREDIENTS
1 quart whole milk
5 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
1. Into the lower pot of a double boiler, add water. In the upper pot, add milk. Heat through over medium heat.
2. Beat eggs together until light. Add sugar and mix well. Pour a small portion of hot milk into the eggs and sugar to warm and thin this portion. Pour slowly into hot milk.
3. Cook, stirring constantly until it will coat a spoon. Do not over cook. Add vanilla extract. Chill in refrigerator before serving.