Welcome to my stop on The Holiday Blog Hop – the 12th Day of Giving!
I am smack dab in the middle of my blog tour for the 2nd Book in The Fine Art of Deception Series — Somewhere in Time (it released on the 8th), Christmas shopping for my husband and two young boys and preparing for family to visit for the holidays. (whew!) Not sure why it worked out for all of that to land at once, but my life usually goes that way ๐
For nearly 14 years now, our Christmas morning has been blessed with children’s smiles and giggles and the most drawn-out gift opening ceremony you’ve ever seen. My kids don elf or Santa hats, pass out gifts and insist that only one gift be opened at a time. They love to savor these Christmas mornings.
There’s usually a break in the middle of the action so we can pull the eggs and grits casserole from of the oven. My mother and grandmother used to make this casserole on Christmas mornings, now I make it for our family. Here’s a good recipe for one. We keep ours vegetarian by either omitting the meat or using fake meat crumbles (it’s really good!).
What are your holiday traditions? Leave a comment below with your answer and I’ll pick one winner to receive a Somewhere in Time bookmark!
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Tina M says
Hello! Merry Christmas. Our family always has a big party for the little ones why to many to do it all on Christmas. Than we always get together on Christmas for a big dinner and a few more gifts. Love watching my grandchildren open their gifts and the happy smiles they have on their faces all day. Thank you
Alyssa says
Oh, I love that! I remember as a child watching my parents and grandparents on Christmas morning, they did little other than sip coffee, munch on goodies and smile from ear to ear. Now that’s what I do! ๐ Let me know if you’d like a printable bookmark or a tangible one. You can email me at alyssa at paranormalromancebooks dot com if you prefer! Merry Christmas!
Monica Martin says
Holiday traditions we have a few. One is tonight! Going around all surrounding towns to see Christmas lights! Snuggle in our vehicles and get some coffee…so we can stay awake! LOL. Or hot chocolate if you prefer! Make a night of it and grab some yummy dinner out too! Great times! Merry Christmas! ๐
Alyssa says
That sounds like so much fun! We love looking at all the Christmas lights as well, it’s amazing what some folks do with them. Have a wonderful Holiday Season and let me know if you’d like a printable bookmark or a tangible one. You can email me at alyssa at paranormalromancebooks dot com if you prefer!
Denise Van Plew says
Watching Christmas Story that tortures the kids and several kinds of fudge
Alyssa says
I *love* that movie! Also love fudge, especially the blonde varieties. Yum! Thank you for coming over! Let me know if you’d like a printable bookmark or a tangible one. You can email me directly at alyssa at paranormalromancebooks dot com if you prefer!
Kathy Davis says
I may be too late to win the bookmark, but I wanted to say thanks for the recipe, and the free book. This hop was really fun. Thanks for the giveaways too. ๐
Alyssa says
You’re very welcome, so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by ๐ Let me know if you’d like a printable bookmark or a tangible one. You can email me at alyssa at paranormalromancebooks dot com if you prefer!