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Abby Fisher Reading “The Polar Express” with my family on Christmas Eve night. Thamara Cravalho Our family always has brunch on Christmas Day, we open presents and spend the rest of the day watching Christmas movies! Katie Clark Watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Christmas Eve with my family. Maggie Szutz Opening up our gifts one at a time so everyone can see what Santa brought each person; that way each person gets a spotlight.
Stephanie Weil I am a Christmas-crazy person. I have six Christmas trees and three sets of Christmas china — I basically hose my entire house down in Christmas decor. My family always makes fun of me, but they love the final result! Jenny Ohsberg Driving around to see Christmas lights with my kids. Brynn Barber Driving up to Blairsville to cut down our own Christmas tree with my family! Loni Mile For dinner on Christmas Eve, we serve fish, then on Christmas Day it’s a celebration. Grace Bradford Shucking oysters with all of my cousins in
South Carolina on Thanksgiving Day. Andrea Johnson Trees are everywhere, and it varies from year to year whether it’s six or 10. I put the first one of this season up last night!!!! Kendall Stockton My favorite holiday tradition is setting up my Department 56 Christmas village that I have been collecting since I was around 10 years old! Julia Spitler Every year when we decorate the tree, my family gathers for the annual viewing of “A Christmas Story” and we order Chinese food. Becky Davey Reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
with Drew. We started this on his first Christmas, and have continued each year, even though he is now 15 and grumbles about it a bit. If he happens to be with his dad on Christmas Eve, we will FaceTime to be sure we still carry on our tradition! Sara Luke Baking Christmas cookies with my cousin and aunt! Tom Bury Holiday movie marathon with my family! We watch “Home Alone,” “Home Alone 2,” and “Jingle All the Way” every year. Julia Giangualano Every year my family and I watch “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” as a tradition!
FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION?
W hoville R oast B east
ingredients • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1 tbsp paprika • 2 tsp black pepper • 2 tsp salt • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1 5-lb bone-in rib-eye roast • 3 tbsp butter • 2 heads of garlic, halved
BRAIN BREAK
• 2 bay leaves • 4 thyme sprigs
• 2 rosemary sprigs • 1/2 cup beef broth • 1 12-oz bottle of stout beer • 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes (with liquid)
Inspired by TasteMade.com
No wonder the Grinch stole this roast beast
directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, pepper, salt, and olive oil. 3. Place roast in a baking pan and coat with spice mixture. Let marinate uncovered in refrigerator for 1 hour. 4. Place pan on stove over high heat. Brown the roast on all sides, then add butter, garlic, and herbs. 5. When butter melts, add broth, beer, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. 6. Transfer pan to oven. Braise until meat is tender, up to 2 hours. 7. Remove roast from pan and let rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, strain pan juices and put back into pan and boil until reduced by half. When finished, slice roast and serve with pan sauce.
— it’s absolutely mouthwatering.
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