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| 3994.1 | | BIGQ::GARDNER | justme....jacqui | Thu Nov 10 1994 16:48 | 6 |
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Have a POT LUCK with you providing some of the basics plus paper
goods. This way everyone gets to shine. ;*)
justme....jacqui
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| 3994.2 | Great Idea | GENRAL::JORDAN | | Thu Nov 10 1994 17:31 | 14 |
| I agree with Jacqui!
That way everyone will come hungry, and go home full...
I really enjoy pot-lucks, 'cause I like to show off my cooking
skills (ha-ha).
And that way the cost to you will be minimal, and there should be
a large selection for everyone to choose from.
As far as the kids, maybe some kiddie sing-along-xmas records?
Or maybe some movies like Rudolph, or Frosty or something like that?
Sounds like fun,
I'm jealous
lj
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| 3994.3 | | CSC32::P_SO | Get those shoes off your head! | Fri Nov 11 1994 08:02 | 16 |
| Hi,
We used to do a similar thing when I was growing up. My Mom
would prepare all the eats (only because she loves to cook -
I would do a potluck) and the kids would all be sent to the rec
room. We had games and movies and our own food (peanutbutter
sandwiches, veggies and dip, cookies) and since I was always
older than everyone else, I would take care of the little
ones while the parents had a good time upstairs. Could
you possibly have a teenager come over and help out with
the kids for a while? This way the parents would have
some freedom and the children would still feel that they
were part of the celebration with the adults but wouldn't
be in the way.
Pam
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| 3994.4 | How about a Santa | DECWET::WOLFE | | Mon Nov 14 1994 14:35 | 3 |
| We went to a party last year and Santa came midway through
with suckers for the kids. The kids anxiously awaited him and
after he left were on their best behavior...
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| 3994.5 | THANKS SO FAR.. | AKOCOA::SALLET | | Mon Nov 14 1994 15:18 | 4 |
| Thanks for the suggestions thus far, especially the Santa one. My
husband mentioned the same idea - my only concern is that the younger
kids might be more frightened by him (i.e, my kids and a few others).
But...it may be worth a shot??
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| 3994.6 | Our families version | CHORDZ::WALTER | | Mon Nov 14 1994 15:43 | 31 |
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My mother in law has a huge Christmas Eve party every year and has
since her children were very small. Some friends of the now adult
children still come, and family, and friends throughout the years.
We expect anywhere from 30-75 people so there has to be alot of food.
No invitations go out for this, its just a tradition now. Family offers
to bring entree type dishes and other people bring mostly sweet type
desserts. You can always expect a seafood and rice casserole, some
german type dishes and loads of yummy appetizers. Last year I made a
crabmeat fondue. This year I'm making our silician lobster stew. My
mom brings her famous cheesecake. Over the years, you know what type
of things people bring (if you plan on doing this yearly that is).
And the kids know that Santa comes every year. Its funny too, because
our friend Gary is there, and then all of a sudden he isn't and Santa
comes along. The kids (usually 4-7) haven't figured it out yet, but
I'm sure his son, who is 5 this year, might start picking up on it.
I have never seen any of the kids frightened. (We'll see what my year
old does though; he's in the shy stage now.) And, there are so many
adults present, that we don't need to bring in anyone to help us watch,
we just all watch together.
Two years ago, the lights went out just before midnight (course the
toilets did too, and that is another story), so we lit candles and sang
at midnight. I will never forget that.
I can't wait for the holidays!
cj
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| 3994.7 | | NOVA::FISHER | Tay-unned, rey-usted, rey-ady | Tue Nov 15 1994 06:40 | 4 |
| I did that once, about 400 miles north of here, P�re N�el, arriving in
a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile. Had to practice my French for a day.
ed
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| 3994.8 | | DFSAXP::JP | Telling tales of Parrotheads and Parties | Tue Nov 15 1994 07:18 | 1 |
| If Santa is too imposing, maybe he could send an elf?
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| 3994.9 | | NOVA::FISHER | Tay-unned, rey-usted, rey-ady | Tue Nov 15 1994 08:29 | 6 |
| SANTA DOESN'T IMPOSE. He only goes where he's invited. You know
milk and cookies left out for him, once in a while a hot toddy,
maybe a little mistletoe and ... No, no, Mrs Claus watches closely
these days. :-)
ed
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| 3994.10 | Get Creative | SWAM2::SMITH_MA | | Tue Nov 15 1994 17:36 | 17 |
| I'm the oldest of five so I've been involved with lots of these parties
where there's tons-o-kids. One suggestion (and this is easier then it
may sound) is to have the kids make xmas ornaments, cards, decorations,
etc. Create projects that do not require scissors (or do the cutting
yourself prior to the arrival) like stringing beads, pasting macaroni,
glitter/construction paper. This way the kids can all take something
home as well.
Oh! One other thing my mom used to set up for us...take a nice long
peice of butcher paper (6 or 7 feet) and let the kids create a holiday
banner together. They can write wish lists, draw pictures of Santa,
themselves, their parents, etc. Then let them parade it out in front
of all the moms and dads. Everyone loves this!
Have a great time and Happy Holidays!
Mary Jo
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