Christmas Eve Dinner Style. . .

In the Grand Duchy, we typically have enjoy our big holiday dinner on Christmas Eve. This year, the goose, mashed potatoes, and stuffing, in particular, were done to perfection. Lots of other goodies vied for our epicurean attention too, including various side dishes, pickles, sauces, and relishes. Best of all, not only did the very slim and besuited Young Master enjoy a helping of everything, but he returned for a second large helping of buttery mashed potatoes followed by a big piece of cherry pie for dessert.

Taking a much need breather now after clearing the table and helping the Grand Duchess load the dishwasher. Wife and son are rewathing A Christmas Carol (the 1984 Geoge C. Scott version) in the TV room. The Grand Duchess and I will reconvene later this evening once the Young Master has retired for the night.

As for yours truly, I'm still in a food coma of sorts, sipping another mug of coffee and having some quiet time with the Grand Ducal felines Gunnlaug and her brother Onyx. They have had their own Christmas feast and are napping off the gluttony nearby as is cats' wont.

Merry Christmas everyone!

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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